Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) estimates this will increase the number of clean trucks and buses on California’s roads and highways by 60 percent in 2035 and nearly 70 percent in 2050 compared to the ACT. In California, nearly 90 percent of tractor trucks on the road belong to about 15 percent of commercial fleets.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 2, 2023

On March 2, the Shapiro Administration announced the Health Resource Center, opened by the state Department of Health in Darlington Township, Beaver County on February 28, has already helped to connect 200 residents with resources and services in just the first two days. Darlington, PA 16115.

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Law and Environment

DECEMBER 20, 2021

To reach 10 GWs, NYSERDA and DPS Staff propose to expand the existing NY-Sun MW Block program with additional upfront “adders”, with enough initial funding to last through the end of 2022. NYSERDA and DPS Staff estimate this change will cause an additional cost of $0.125/Watt for Upstate C/I projects, and $0.20/Watt framework.

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Circle of Blue

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Though the heavy metal is toxic, federal and state drinking water standards say nothing about how much can safely enter public water supplies, and Ann Arbor’s water treatment plant, like most, was not set up to deal with it. “We said Steglitz, the city’s public services area administrator. It’s frustrating,” he said.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. “The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 30, 2024

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is set to consider the proposed changes on March 21. Source California Air Resources Board. Source California Air Resources Board , US Energy Information Administration. percent or even 39 percent with a commensurate increase in costs for California drivers.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 13, 2023

Josh Shapiro and PEMA Director Randy Padfield, in coordination with the Berks County Department of Emergency Services, announced that the Shapiro Administration opened a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) to provide individuals, families, and businesses affected by recent storm damage with in-person access to state and local resources.

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Enviromental Defense

JANUARY 17, 2023

I was curious about the extent of predicted impacts to watersheds and wetlands, so I did some homework. Specifically, I went looking for information about how many wetlands are at risk now that the rules for protecting a wetland as “Provincially Significant” under OWES have fundamentally changed. Source: TRCA Regulation Mapping.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 17, 2023

DCNR's Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council is scheduled to meet on July 26 on the State Forest Strategic Plan and hear an update from the Fish and Boat Commission. Interested individuals should have interest in and experience with DCNR work and programs and a background in recreation, natural resources and conservation work.

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Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Observers marked other shortcomings – too little money for so great a need, with some of that too little being redirected toward administrative costs and overhead. It’s a new program, and it needs to build an entire administrative apparatus, with staff, databases, and report tracking. billion headline suggests.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 10, 2023

According to the investigation conducted by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, the primary cause of the accident was the use of an undated and uncertified mine map. We met with a number of PA DEP staff to discuss what the possibilities were for providing access to underground mine maps,” said Maurie Kelly , PASDA director.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Martin Causer (R-Cameron), Minority Chair of the House Environmental Committee about $11 million proposed in the budget for DEP’s Well Plugging Fund, Shirley said, “So the $11 million, it's kind of a misnomer. We've seen our staff decrease. It's not something that the administration supports at this time,” said Shirley. “We

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Renewable + Law

AUGUST 24, 2021

20-05-003, its Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) proceeding, the California Public Utilities Commission is considering its preferred portfolio of new resources for the next ten years. The LSEs submitted individual integrated resource plans in September 2020, for a planning horizon through 2030. In docket R.20-05-003,

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NAEP Leadership Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

I don’t want to make it sound easy (the effort it takes to put on 30 minutes of content once a week is almost exponentially more than I expected) but we are two environmental enthusiasts that enjoy having a conversation about almost anything so it just works. What is EPR? What is EPR? What is EPR?

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2023

I am pleased to announce Martha as the new director at this critical time for the Chesapeake Bay,” said Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz. Visit EPA’s Chesapeake Bay Program to learn more about this program. Shimkin has served as the Deputy Director of the Chesapeake Bay Program Office since May 2021.

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Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

A new narrative about water and irrigation is becoming more significant in Michigan as the century progresses. Will there be enough water for Michigan’s thriving farm sector, and for every other use of a natural resource growing scarcer across much of the rest of the nation? Things look very good for the fall.” .

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The Southwestern PA Commission’s Water Resource Center has released a schedule of upcoming webinars. Visit the Water Resource Center's Event Calendar for additional upcoming webinars. For more information on programs, initiatives, resources and upcoming events, visit the Southwestern PA Commission’s Water Resource Center website.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2023

She succeeds CBF Staff Attorney Trisha Salvia, who had been serving as Interim Director. She developed a broad range of resources that produces strategies that effectively grow programs that make a difference. On April 25, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation announced Julia Krall was named the new Executive Director in Pennsylvania.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

While OUAIP is housed within the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS), it works across United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) agencies. These funds have supported grant recipients in: Training producers in new growing techniques to more effectively use resources and adapt to climate change.

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CEQA Developments

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The staff report recommended denial based on water supply impacts alone, since staff interpreted the LCP’s policies as imposing a moratorium on all development-­regardless of its net water impacts– so long as the underlying groundwater basin is in overdraft.

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Frontiers

AUGUST 17, 2023

In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the management, development, and implementation of resources that facilitate the ongoing growth, advancement, and retention of professional staff at UCL. ” Could you tell us a bit more about your intersectional framework and why it was important in this context?

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Pennsylvania Sea Grant conducts and supports scientific research that enhances the use and conservation of Pennsylvania’s coastal, watershed, and Great Lakes resources to create a healthy environment, resilient and inclusive communities, and a strong and sustainable economy. Click Here to register.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 5, 2023

As we accelerate historic efforts to address climate change, public-private partnerships will be essential to realizing the scale of our ambition,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Read more about the ENERGY STAR Awards and Award Winners’ achievements. Posted: April 5, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

On September 28, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the agency’s participation in a statewide initiative for annual Walk in Penn’s Woods events Sunday, October 1. More than 60 walks are scheduled this year, with 28 occurring in state parks and forests.

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CEQA Developments

APRIL 13, 2021

Because the Pioneer Monument is located in a landmarked historic district, the HPC’s action on the Arts Commission’s motion for the COA was the first step in the City’s administrative process. Resources Code, § 21177(a), (b).) Resources Code, § 21151(c); CEQA Guidelines, § 15061(e)) and the City’s Administrative Code.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 25, 2022

Learn about circular economy opportunities and practical considerations. To learn more about green innovation in the Pittsburgh Region, visit the Pittsburgh Green Story website. Resource Link: -- Meet The Newly Designated Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurants (Reprinted from the latest Sustainable Pittsburgh newsletter.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Our coastal zones are vital environmental, economic, and community resources for the commonwealth,” said DEP Secretary Patrick McDonnell. Projects like the Norris Street trail connection exemplify what the Coastal Zone Grant program is all about.” For more information, visit DEP’s Coastal Resources Management Program webpage.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 2, 2024

On March 1, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn visited Reading to highlight grants available through the Community Conservation Partnership Program to plant trees in underserved cities and towns across the Commonwealth. Find more information about trees in communities on the DCNR website.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Presentations will incorporate experiences and activities from community events, school programs, advocacy work and staff training. She writes books about flora and fauna, speaks at birding festivals, and writes for the PBS kids’ show Elinor Wonders Why. Her favorite glacial landform is the esker. Please apply! Deadline is January 22.

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HumanNature

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Sam Moccia, Director of the Student Sustainability Center at Colorado State University The Student Sustainability Center Sam Moccia, the director of the Student Sustainability Center, sits in his office in Johnson Hall at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO where he tells me about the different initiatives and clubs supported by the SSC.

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CEQA Developments

AUGUST 23, 2021

The Bishop-Sunland Landfill, established in 1955, is located on a 120-acre site two miles southwest of Bishop, and has an unlined disposal footprint covering 78 acres; the site is located on a gently sloping alluvial fan elevated about 130 feet above the Owens Valley floor. Issue Exhaustion Not Required Due to Inadequate Notice.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 11, 2023

Sustainable Pittsburgh evaluates the workplace across a range of categories and actions including carbon reduction; diversity, equity, and inclusion; resource conservation; responsible sourcing; and product design. Environmentally sustainable strategies impact every decision we make for ethically sourced supplies and conserving resources.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 10, 2023

at the Community College of Beaver County’s Learning Resources Center (Room 9103) at 1 Campus Drive, Monaca, PA 15061. The committee and staff from DEP’s Office of Environmental Justice will be on hand to provide information and answer questions about the fund. PaEN] Click Here to register.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Harrisburg area teachers and students will engage in hands-on learning around local environmental issues and solutions, and the unique nature of their communities thanks to a grant from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), acquired by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. CBF has over 275,000 members in Bay Watershed.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 19, 2023

After learning more about how little of the water on the planet can be used by humans, and how much of this is wasted, Mrs. Harnish’s class issued a challenge to the rest of the school to increase water conservation. Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources.

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Circle of Blue

JUNE 6, 2022

Glen Canyon Dam is now operating at about 60 percent of its designed hydroelectric capacity, according to Nick Williams, the Upper Colorado River Basin power office manager for the Bureau of Reclamation. Due to declining water levels, Glen Canyon Dam is now operating at about 60 percent of its designed hydroelectric capacity.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Last July, the Land Conservancy of Adams County purchased a conservation easement on their property with the help of the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and donations to the Land Conservancy from our supporters. We’ve been in CREP for about 20 years. I have about 1.5 The land has mixed characteristics.

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