PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC - Warner Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP approved a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with production wastewater at the well pad located in Rush Twp., The following DEP notices were published in the September 2 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities.

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Fossil Fuels 109

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

27 - Public Invited To Submit Questions To Transportation Groups Urge DEP To Temporarily Halt Operations At Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County; File 2nd Notice Of Intent To Sue For Air Pollution Violations Center For Coalfield Justice Feb. 23; Transportation- Feb.

Conservation 96

Conservation Air Pollution Clean Energy Recycling 96

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2024

Elevated conductivity levels were found in fluids outside of secondary containment in a truck off-loading area where an unknown quantity of fluid was spilled, the owner is pursuing an Act 2 Land Recycling Program cleanup. Read more here. Comitta, Sen. Santarsiero, Rep. Friel-Otten, Rep. Abney Introduce Gov.

2024 113

2024 Waste 2014 Recycling 113

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

21 Webinar On DEP's Federally-Funded Oil & Gas Well Plugging Program [PaEN] -- Energy Future PA Names Former Rep. 21 Webinar On DEP's Federally-Funded Oil & Gas Well Plugging Program [PaEN] -- Energy Future PA Names Former Rep. 23; Transportation- Feb. 23; Transportation- Feb.

Conservation 117

Conservation Natural Gas Clean Energy Air Pollution 117

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 22, 2022

5 Storms University Of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Conservation District Study Links Pittsburgh Urban Soil Contamination To Historical Air Pollution, Inversions Allegheny County Health Dept. Releases Air Quality Annual Review Covering 2021 DEP Now Accepting Recycling Implementation Grant Applications, Deadline Oct.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Conservation Air Pollution Electricity 52

A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Climate change is and will increasingly exacerbate air pollution, disease outbreaks, drought, flooding, and the melting of glaciers, among other consequences. Of the three climate actions considered most effective at the individual level, almost half of the respondents chose recycling and reducing waste.

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Sustainable Development Government Politics 52

Law Columbia

OCTOBER 26, 2022

An online screening tool (still in “beta”) identifies areas designated “disadvantaged” for Justice40 purposes; it takes into account factors including climate impacts, health disparities, energy and housing cost burden, vehicle pollution exposure, legacy pollution, and more.

Air Pollution 58

Air Pollution Government Greenhouse Renewable Energy 58

Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

These communities are often already exposed to lots of air pollution from things like other industries, airports, and nearby highways. Pollution control is expensive and air pollution regulations are not strict enough. Ok, but can’t we make clean energy from burning waste? Sorry, but no again.

Fossil Fuels 85

Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Waste Pollution Control 85

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 17, 2022

Along with rising temperatures, drought makes vegetation and forests drier and increases the risk of fires that generate air pollution. This requires accelerating the energy transition to clean and renewable sources in a way that is equitable. For more details, you can read “ On the Road to 100 Percent Renewables.”

Climate Change 259

Climate Change Technology Technology Fossil Fuels 259

Ocean Conservancy

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Passing the Build Back Better Act as well is essential to transitioning to the clean energy future that we will need if we are going to avoid the worst-case scenario impacts of climate change. We know we cannot stop here. But the IIJA will lay important groundwork and benefit our ocean and coastal communities.

Ocean 66

Ocean Air Pollution Clean Energy Climate Change 66

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 19, 2022

Scranton -- Utility Dive: PJM Proposes ‘First-Ready, First-Served’ Interconnection Review Process To Clear Renewable Backlog -- WESA: PennDOT Wants To Install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Every 50 Miles Along Interstates -- Scranton Times: Electric Vehicles Long-Term Fuel Price Hedge -- Rep.

Conservation 62

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 62

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Here are 91 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.

Conservation 107

Conservation Electricity Air Pollution Recycling 107

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 5, 2023

Sewer System Sale To Aqua Pennsylvania -- PittsburghUnionProgress.com: Bring Hard-To-Recycle Items To PA Resources Council Events In Allegheny County -- Scranton Times Editorial: Set National Plastics Recycling Rules -- Scranton Times: Lackawanna River Conservation Assn.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Recycling Air Pollution Climate Change 98

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Wolf Touts PA's Leadership In Clean Energy Transition At Global Clean Energy Action Forum In Pittsburgh Team Pennsylvania, Co-Chaired By Gov. 26 EarthTalk Webinar Features Update On Solar Energy In Pennsylvania PennTAP Hosts Nov. 14-16 In Lewisburg, Union County Featuring Mega Trail Hiker Heather Anderson Sept.

Clean Energy 52

Clean Energy Conservation Natural Gas Air Pollution 52

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Senate Passes Amended STREAM Mine Reclamation Act And Sends It Back House [PaEN] -- MCall Guest Essay: Recycling, The Neighbors And The Global Economy - Lehigh Valley Development Corp -- The Holcad: Westminster College Students Present Project To Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition -- Penn State Extension: Dec. 21 Webinar On 4-H Youth Program.

Conservation 73

Conservation Natural Gas Air Pollution Clean Energy 73

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 28, 2024

1 Hearing On Energy Reliability, Sustainability, Affordability [Will They Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities? ] -- PA Assn. 15 Webinar On Evaluating Ecological Risk Under PA's Land Recycling Program [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Hosts Feb. Yaw: Senate Environmental Committee To Join Ohio Legislators For Feb.

Air Pollution 83

Air Pollution Natural Gas Conservation 2024 83

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 6, 2023

16 Shaping The Pennsylvania Clean Energy & Efficiency Workforce Future Webinar [PaEN] -- Sustainable Pittsburgh Selected As One Of 20 Regional Green Jobs Centers To Train Individuals For Climate-Resilient Jobs [PaEN] -- DCNR Webinar: Advancing Climate Resiliency In Pennsylvania Aug. Shapiro: Darlington Twp., Chris Deluzio -- Aug.

Conservation 97

Conservation Climate Change Solar Power Natural Gas 97

PA Environment Daily

JULY 4, 2022

Supreme Court Decision Did Not Affect EPA’s Ability To Regulate Carbon Dioxide As A Pollutant, Has No Impact On DEP's RGGI Power Plant Carbon Pollution Reduction Program Evangelical Environmental Network: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Of U.S. 1 15th Coal Miner’s Heritage Festival July 10 At The No.

Carbon Dioxide 52

Carbon Dioxide Conservation Recycling Air Pollution 52

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 23, 2023

StreamWatch Volunteer Training May 20 In Monroe County [PaEN] -- CBF: Proposed Settlement Of Lawsuit Against EPA For Failing To Hold Pennsylvania Accountable For Meeting Chesapeake Bay Water Pollution Reduction Goals Focuses On Actions In 7 PA Counties [PaEN] -- New State Health Plan Identifies Health Issues Related To Natural Resource Extraction, (..)

Conservation 104

Conservation Earth Day Natural Gas Climate Change 104

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

6 Virtual Brown Bag Briefing On Chemical Recycling , Noon. Grants -- Cornell Ornithology Lab Begins Accepting Land Trust Bird Conservation Grant Applications In January [PaEN] Upcoming Events -- Better Path Coalition: Dec. Read more here ] -- Penn State Extension In-Person Private Water Supply Education & Water Testing Workshop Jan.

Natural Gas 82

Natural Gas Climate Change Greenhouse Conservation 82

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 28, 2024

Million In 37 Clean Energy Projects In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: USDA Sends PA $5.2 Million For Solar, Energy Efficiency Projects -- LancasterOnline: Lancaster County Receives $2.1 In 2021 Without Permits, Stormwater Runoff Controls, Did Not Comply With March 2022 Order -- PennVEST Invests $194.3

Conservation 107

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 107

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

Leib, Pittsburgh -- PA Capital-Star: Environmentalists, Advocates Urge Shapiro To Stay The Course On RGGI Carbon Pollution Reduction Plan -- Scranton Times Editorial: Carbon Pollution Reduction Plan Serves Economy, Environment [RGGI] -- TribLive: Pittsburgh To Get $1.5

Conservation 109

Conservation Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Earth Day 109

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

Envirothon Team Get Hands-On Science Lessons In Canoes -- National Energy Technology Laboratory: Winners In Western PA, West Virginia Science Bowl Competed In National Science Bowl -- PA Solar Center Honors 5 Western PA Organizations Who Have Gone Solar [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Eagle On The Mend Through Ashkar Students’ Efforts -- Reading Eagle: (..)

Conservation 83

Conservation Waste 2024 Clean Energy 83

PA Environment Daily

JULY 3, 2022

DOE Seeks Public Input On $500 Million Bipartisan Infrastructure Program To Turn Former Mine Lands Into Clean Energy Projects [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension: PA Landowners Guide To Utility-Scale Solar Leasing [PaEN] -- Nextracker And BCI Steel Renovate Abandoned Pittsburgh Steel Factory To Serve Growing U.S.

Conservation 62

Conservation Clean Energy Climate Change Air Pollution 62

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2023

-- House Bill Would Expand Safety Zones Around Oil/Gas Wells, Infrastructure To Reduce Adverse Health, Environmental Impacts As Recommended By AG Shapiro’s Grand Jury Report [PaEN] -- Ohio Research Confirms Health, Environmental Hazards In Conventional Oil & Gas Drilling Wastewater Dumped On Roads, Just Like In PA [PaEN] -- New University Of Chicago (..)

Conservation 115

Conservation Earth Day Waste Natural Gas 115

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

26 EarthTalk Webinar Features Update On Solar Energy In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Council Meets Sept. DOE Initiative To Invest In Clean Energy Technologies, Low-Carbon Manufacturing To Help Achieve U.S. Billion Boost To PA Economy, Help Farmers As Senate Committee Meets Sept.

Conservation 62

Conservation 2030 Clean Energy Waste 62

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Read more here. Read more here. This bill is now in the Senate Appropriations Committee.

2021 57

2021 Renewable Energy Regulations Clean Energy 57

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Read more here. Read more here. This bill was passed by the Senate and is now in the House Commerce Committee. Read more here. The bill is now in the House Local Government Committee.

2022 75

2022 Renewable Energy Regulations Clean Energy 75

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 20, 2022

Washington Landmark -- TribLive: Westmoreland Recycler Salvages Old Electronics; Donates Laptops To Shelter -- MCall: Earth Day: Your Guide To Events, Cleanups In Lehigh Valley Area -- LancasterOnline - Sean Sauro: Lancaster County Farm Kills 1.4

Earth Day 62

Earth Day Natural Gas Climate Change Nuclear Power 62

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC - Shaw Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP received a Final Report on remedication of soil contaminated with production wastewater at the pad located in Rush Twp., PA Bulletin, page 7794 ) -- Coterra Energy, Inc. PA Bulletin, page 7796 ) -- Coterra Energy Inc.

Natural Gas 113

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2023 Electricity 113

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 3, 2024

28 Public Meeting On Encina Chemical Plastics Recycling Plant, Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove , 7:00 p.m. -- PA Solar Center Webinar: Feb. 28 Public Meeting On Encina Chemical Plastics Recycling Plant, Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove , 7:00 p.m. -- PA Solar Center Webinar: Feb.

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Clean Energy Recycling 2008 84

Vermont Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

Several factors¾including the effects of the economic recession, shifts in energy markets from coal to natural gas and renewable energy sources, and carbon pollution mitigation and clean energy programs like renewable portfolio standards¾have been identified as principal drivers of these reductions. [2].

Greenhouse 40

Greenhouse 2015 2017 Regulations 40

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2023

House holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated: House Budget Hearing Schedule - April 11, 12, 13, 14 Senate holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated Senate Budget Hearing Schedule - April 11, 12, 13 TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 88 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership (..)

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Air Pollution Politics Clean Energy 97

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 21, 2022

Releases Air Quality Annual Review Covering 2021 [PaEN] -- Dickinson College To Host International Climate Symposium Oct. 24-26 [PaEN] -- New Federal Climate, Energy, Healthcare Bill Signed Into Law; PA Groups React [PaEN] -- PA Capital-Star: How Will New Federal Climate, Energy, Healthcare Law Help PA Fight Climate Change?

Conservation 62

Conservation Climate Change Clean Energy Law 62

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 28, 2024

Improves Western PA Region’s Air Ratings, But Says More Needs To Be Done -- PennLive: American Lung Assn. Report Harrisburg Area’s Air Quality Is Among Worst On East Coast -- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: Harrisburg, Lancaster Get F Grades For Air Pollution In American Lung Assn. Report -- TribLive: American Lung Assn.

Conservation 108

Conservation Earth Day Fossil Fuels 2024 108

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Ned Ketyer, Physicians for Social Responsibility Pennsylvania -- Inquirer - Will Bunch: Democracy Dies When PA Pols Tell Their Own Voters To Drop Dead On Fracking [Proposed LNG Plant In Chester, Delaware County] -- TribLive: Penn Township Board Will Visit Proposed Hyperion [Olympus Energy] Natural Gas Compressor Site -- Liberty Twp.,

Conservation 104

Conservation Natural Gas 2024 Solar Power 104

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 3, 2024

Million Fine Over Clairton Coke [Coal] Works Air Pollution -- Post-Gazette: US Steel Fined $1.9

Conservation 100

Conservation Clean Energy Recycling 2024 100