Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 10, 2024

Biodiesel and renewable diesel are mostly made from vegetable oil Biodiesel and renewable diesel are made from the same starting materials, are both blended into diesel fuel, and are supported by the same regulations. More than 80 percent of bio-based diesel is made from vegetable oil (the rest is mostly animal fats). percent in 2022.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 28, 2023

Commissioner Stephen DeFrank, Vice Chairman of the Public Utility Commission, told the House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee in June-- “I think that Winter Storm Elliot, over the Christmas holiday, showed some vulnerabilities in our grid and in our system. Read more here.

Natural Gas 78

Natural Gas Electricity Clean Energy Renewable Energy 78

Acoel

JUNE 29, 2022

The history of the Clean Act clearly shows that Congress intended state-of-the-art controls such as SCRs to be applied to new sources through New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and Best Available Control Technology (BACT) reviews in clean air areas. Units with existing advanced NOx controls must optimize their utilization by 2023.

Ozone 40

Ozone Clean Air Act 2026 2015 40

PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2023

Certainly, federal and state environmental regulations have something to do with it, and in some cases we're actually seeing states that are mandating the closure of certain facilities, but the economic pressure is pretty significant. I mean, I think technology solves this problem and our current technology isn't there. “I

Natural Gas 71

Natural Gas Electricity Renewable Energy Technology 71

PA Environment Daily

MAY 15, 2024

“Pennsylvanians have a constitutional right to clean air and pure water – that’s why my Administration secured this record-breaking agreement with Shell to hold them accountable for violating the laws and regulations that protect our environment,” said Gov. Josh Shapiro. Million In Penalties Assessed -- The Energy Age Blog: EQT Corp.

2023 93

2023 Conservation 2028 Electricity 93

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 1, 2022

DTE’s goal is to reach “net-zero” emissions by 2050 while reducing its carbon emissions from 2005 levels 65 percent by 2028, 85 percent by 2035, and 90 percent by 2040. DTE asserts that it needs Belle River to achieve the partial retirement of Monroe in 2028. What’s in DTE’s proposed plan?

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Clean Energy 2028 2025 Electricity 257

Cresforum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Currently, the operation of a hydrogen pipeline involves oversight by various federal agencies and a patchwork of federal statutes and regulations. The draft guidance proposes a transitional period for phasing in hourly matching, whereby annual matching would be allowed for electricity generated before January 1, 2028.

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Fossil Fuels Electricity 2028 Natural Gas 78

Physics World

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Despite huge advances in nuclear technology in recent decades, everyone still thinks about the accidents that occurred at older reactors like Chernobyl , Three Mile Island or Fukushima. Rolls-Royce sees the approach as low risk as light-water reactors are a mature technology with a proven track record. Powerful stuff.

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Nuclear Power Electricity Technology Technology 116

PA Environment Daily

MAY 14, 2024

They may have considerable influence throughout the entire process and may also be able to assist the regulator and the well plugger in locating unmapped wells and infrastructure. Join Extension presenters to learn more about the regulations and process of cleaning up these potential problems on your property.

2028 99

2028 Regulations Natural Gas 2018 99

Circle of Blue

MARCH 13, 2023

The rules would employ new zero-discharge technology to control pollution from flue gas desulfurization and bottom ash. Units that intend to shut down by 2028 would be exempt from the new rules. The action revises rules that were put in place during the Obama and Trump administrations or vacated by court ruling.

Clean Water Act 130

Clean Water Act Ocean 2028 2009 130

ESA

DECEMBER 19, 2022

ESA is seeking feedback from the ecological community to inform its response to the White House Office of Science Technology and Policy (OSTP) recent Request for Information (RiF), entitled Framing the National Nature Assessment published in the Federal Register. Legislative updates: Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Rep. 5199 & H.R.

2022 40

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ESA

MARCH 20, 2023

Comment Period for the National Nature Assessment Closes March 31, 2023 White House Office of Science and Technology Policy leaders appeal for input from ecologists in a Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment editorial. The comment period ends March 31, 2023. metric tons of carbon dioxide a year for up to 30 years.

2023 96

2023 2024 Ocean 2022 96

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 11, 2024

A 2022 study in Environmental Science and Technology detected more than 20 volatile organic compounds, including hexane, toluene and benzene, in unburned stove gas. Regardless, industry-funded studies have generated enough controversy over the conclusions of government and independent studies to hold regulators at bay.

2013 357

2013 Electricity Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 357

ESA

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The significant nexus test determines that the Clean Water Act applies if wetlands have a “significant nexus” to regulated waters. 8965) that would reauthorize existing control of aquatic plant growths and invasive species law through fiscal year 2028. David Joyce (R-OH) introduced a bill ( H.R. Executive Branch. Submit an idea here.

2022 75

2022 Clean Water Act 2027 Ocean 75

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

1 -- Republican Herald Editorial: Investing In Penn’s Woods For Tourism -- Post-Gazette Editorial: Hays Woods Park Has A Bright Future, But URA Transaction Merits Further Review -- DCNR Publishes Final Regulation Making Changes To Native Wild Plant List -- Game Commission Hosts 8 State Game Land Tours Across PA Starting Oct.

Natural Gas 77

Natural Gas 2028 Electricity Regulations 77

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

National- $3.07 Billion To Close Gap Between Rich And Poor Schools, Report Advanced By Dems Says -- WESA: State Commission Recommends Lawmakers Adopt A $5.4 Billion To Revamp PA’s Education System -- Post-Gazette - Ford Turner: PA Commission On Education Funding Ends With Split Vote, Call For Spending $5.4 National- $3.07

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Politics Natural Gas 2024 2028 100

ESA

MARCH 6, 2023

In this issue: Comment Period for the National Nature Assessment Closes March 31, 2023 White House Office of Science and Technology Policy leaders appeal for input from ecologists in a Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment editorial. science and technology strategy and research and development competitiveness with China.

2023 98

2023 Endangered Species Act Clean Water Act 2022 98

ESA

MAY 6, 2021

National Wildlife Federation CEO Collin O’Mara said it “rightly focuses on collaboration and restoration to achieve the goal of 30×30, rather than regulation and designations. 1213 ) that would direct the National Academies to identify the “top 10 emerging science and technology challenges” faced by the U.S.

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2021 Conservation Clean Air Act Climate Change 75