PA Environment Daily

MARCH 14, 2025

The appeal process will take some time, and a decision is not expected until late 2026 or early 2027. The landscape of the lower Susquehanna River gorge has been recognized by both state and federal governments as worthy of protection and investment. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 11, 2025

DEP approved the permit for the construction of the waterline in February 2025, and PA American expects to complete construction on schedule, by early 2026. Read more here.

Natural Gas

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The region faces additional rate increases of 11-20% for the June 2025-May 2026 period as a result of PJMs July 2024 capacity auction, which procured power supplies to meet future electricity demand How are nuclear and tech responding? This wont work if we allow social costs and risks to be forced on consumers when tech champions cut corners.

Nuclear Power

ESA

JUNE 24, 2025

The Ecological Society of America’s Public Affairs Office, in partnership with ESA’s Governing Board, are closely monitoring the status of federal policy that impacts the ecological science community. Stay up to date on recent developments with our curated list of policy news headlines and resources for ecologists.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 30, 2025

20 Webinar On Oil & Gas Development Impacts On Groundwater Quality, Public Health Marcellus Drilling News: Integrated Lithium Production Plant Coming To PA In 2026 Using Oil & Gas Production Wastewater Marcellus Drilling News: Avonlea Lithium Corp. Million In Federal Mine Reclamation Funding, $979.3

Recycling

Legal Planet

AUGUST 7, 2025

If adopted by the CPUC, this “everything is a priority” approach would hinder effective implementation of SB 1221’s decarbonization pilot projects by delaying engagement with community groups, local governments, and homeowners in priority neighborhoods, who will be essential partners in the decarbonization pilots.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2025

The Shapiro Administration knows the value of attracting the next generation of leaders to careers in state government. Chosen candidates will commit to serve as an Ambassador from September 2025 through May 2026 and represent and uphold the mission and values of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful.

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 29, 2025

Here are 153 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Million In Act 13 Shale Gas Drilling Impact Fees; $25.1 Million In Sen.

Conservation

Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

billion to the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure program for community and corridor charging, both through 2026. While the investments have been slow to materialize, it is nonetheless a landmark federal commitment with the potential to guide a wide swath of government programs. Recognize the scale (and shape) of the challenge.

Fossil Fuels

Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 27, 2025

UCS and other groups have been calling for the state to develop a petroleum phaseout plan since 2022 , and the government has responded, created new regulatory authorities and a planning process at the California Energy Commission (CEC) and other state agencies.

Regulations

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2025

Governor Shapiro and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources continue to prioritize sustainability on our public lands, which is a win for Pennsylvanians, said Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation President Marci Mowery.

Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

JULY 10, 2025

This comes after the state received $76 million from the federal government to speed up the process of capping abandoned wells. According to a recent state legislative hearing, the state has seen 1,154 more oil and gas wells abandoned since 2020 while, over the past two and a half years, plugging only 308 abandoned wells.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 29, 2025

Of Environmental Professionals Annual Conference Sept. Million In Act 13 Shale Gas Drilling Impact Fees; $25.1 Million In Sen.

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 24, 2025

House Energy Committee meets to consider House Bill 502 (Steele-D- Allegheny) fast-track energy generation projects of 25 MW and larger and energy storage facilities of 10 MW or larger overriding local government control and public input [ Read more here ]; House Bill 1239 (Hanbidge-D-Montgomery) limits the ability of homeowner's associations (HOAs) (..)

Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

JULY 9, 2025

Dan Meuser Will Not Run For Governor In 2026 -- Inquirer Column: Republican State Treasurer Stacy Garrity Can’t Champion Rural Hospitals While Cheering A Bill That Will Shut Them Down -- WITF: Manheim Twp. Shapiro’s Jewish Faith Was Not Why He Lost Out As VEEP Pick -- ABCNews: Weeks After Receiving President’s Endorsement, PA Republican Con.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2025

We are proud to play a role in delivering a lasting, safe water solution for the people of Dimock, said Thom Chiomento, vice president of business development, government and external affairs at Pennsylvania American Water. The final road restoration is expected to be completed by early 2026.

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Ocean Conservancy

OCTOBER 23, 2024

West Coast, adopted annual catch limits for black cod (sablefish) for West Coast fisheries for 2025 and 2026 that are more than double the limits for 2023 and 2024. Some of these smaller black cod are being caught as unavoidable bycatch, which is a challenge for fishery managers.

Ocean

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 26, 2025

Contact: Ian Irvin, Executive Director, iirvin@pa.gov or (717) 787-8171 -- Senate Confirms Jessica Shirley To Lead The Department Of Environmental Protection; Committee Questions On Environmental Justice, RESET Energy Board [PaEN] -- PA Resources Council Receives 2025 Governor's Award For Environmental Excellence For Hard-To-Recycling Collection Events (..)

Nuclear Power

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 27, 2025

Landowners who help locate undocumented wells on their properties may receive $100 per well from the Oil Region Alliance. Read more here ] This session is essential for landowners, officials, and anyone interested in the hidden infrastructure beneath our feet. Upcoming Event -- Penn State Extension Hosts Aug. Million In Sen.

Natural Gas

A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Business is slow Our research references two Bloomberg Terminal ESG (environmental, social and governance) business databases. In August, the State Council confirmed that from 2026, China will shift away from controlling energy consumption and towards controlling carbon emissions. Further expansions are expected.

Carbon Emissions

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 25, 2025

TODAY 10:00: House Energy Committee meets to consider House Bill 502 (Steele-D- Allegheny) fast-track energy generation projects of 25 MW and larger and energy storage facilities of 10 MW or larger overriding local government control and public input [ Read more here ]; House Bill 1239 (Hanbidge-D-Montgomery) limits the ability of homeowner's associations (..)

Recycling

Law Columbia

JULY 7, 2025

The OBBB Act ushers in a consequential shift for local governments and community groups building clean energy projects, investing in electric vehicles (EVs) and, in some instances, navigating IRA grant programs. This post focuses on developments and considerations specific to local governments and community partners. Solar and wind.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Robert Haines, DEP’s liaison with the Committee, said later DEP hopes to finalize PAG-13 and updates to the new Post-Construction Stormwater Management Manual together sometime in 2026. But more often than not, the federal [government] and states don't have surface water criteria [standards] for these as well.

Conservation

Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 21, 2025

Decades of government vehicle standards to improve vehicle efficiency and cut down on tailpipe pollution have saved car and truck drivers trillions of dollars at the pump, saved countless lives from reduced exposure to toxic air pollution , and avoided the extraction and burning of billions of barrels of oil. In the U.S.,

Nitrogen Oxides

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 30, 2025

On January 30, ten government entities in Centre County announced they have officially entered into a 15-year contract to supply their operations with renewable energy from a nearby solar project. It is believed that this cooperative solar purchase agreement is the first of its kind in Pennsylvania. million for all ten entities.

Government

A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Kerry reflected on the sentiment around the rising populism and the push-back on climate and clean energy focus because governments have not been delivered: A lot of average folks have been left back in the dust, he said.

Fossil Fuels

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 8, 2025

The working group in charge of the fund will finalize a report on the details of the fund four months before the treatys first review conference in December 2026. This follows years of growing concern within the US government over its decreasing influence, both economically and security-wise, relative to China.

Politics

PA Environment Daily

JULY 27, 2025

Here are 183 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Penn State University To Host 5th Annual Online Solar Law Symposium Aug.

Conservation

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Turners track record of advancing ultra-conservative agendas raises valid concern that he would prioritize developer interests while shifting climate risk onto local governments and individuals. What does the HUD Secretary do? What we do know is that real estate is the largest investment category among Opportunity Zone investors.

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Physics World

JUNE 17, 2025

Littlewood says that, while alternative sources of funding such as philanthropic contributions can help, if the proposed government cuts are approved then philanthropy can’t replace federal support. The post US astronomy facing ‘extinction level’ event following Trump’s 2026 budget request appeared first on Physics World.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 16, 2025

Whats more, supporters of the incoming administration are publishing mis – and dis-information to sway government officials and the public away from understanding that these funds matter to overburdened communities. Thriving Communities funding is just one set of Justice40-related funding sources available across the federal government.

Air Pollution

Legal Planet

JULY 29, 2025

Driving a dagger into the heart of the climate change religion,” which is weirdly what Zeldin says he’s doing, is not a way to govern. Severe conditions have raised concerns ahead of the 2026 World Cup hosted in the U.S., Like so many of this administration’s policy rollbacks, this one looks strategic but is short-sighted.

Fossil Fuels

National Law Center

JUNE 10, 2025

6:24-cv-2026 (N.D. The term “final agency action” comes from the Administrative Procedure Act, the federal law that governs agency procedure, and is defined as an agency action that is “made reviewable by statute” or “for which there is no other adequate remedy” other than in a court of law. The complaint in CTM Holdings, LLC v.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Thank you for this opportunity to discuss Governor Shapiros 2025-2026 proposed budget for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). This is the written testimony she provided to the Committee-- Good afternoon, Chairman Harris, Chairman Struzzi, and members of the House Appropriations Committee.

Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2025

This reality necessitates laws and regulations capable of protecting those put at risk by fracking, and a government willing to enforce them. Instead, we believe that our government often ignored the costs to the environment and to the health and safety of the citizens of the Commonwealth, in a rush to reap the benefits of this industry.

Natural Gas

Circle of Blue

APRIL 2, 2025

New C in Arizonas Economic Geography The server fervor extends to the highest reaches of government. The company said in a post on its website that it will pilot the technology in 2026 in data centers in Phoenix and Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, as it works to make zero-water cooling the primary cooling method across our owned portfolio.

Cooling

ESA

MAY 7, 2025

Dear ESA Member: As you may know, President Trumps Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget request sent to Congress cuts research accounts across federal agencies that would devastate Americas scientific enterprise. Proposed FY 2026 Budget would devastate scientific research! Share Your Personal Story!

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