PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2022

John Yudichak (I-Luzerne), who Senate Republicans appointed as Majority Chair of the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee, called opponents of natural gas infrastructure projects “radical environmentalists” and arguments by supporters of the RGGI carbon pollution reduction regulations covering power plants “hysteria.”

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Legal Planet

APRIL 24, 2023

EPA , conservatives and industry interests have claimed that just about every new regulation violates the major question doctrine. In West Virginia , the Court stressed that EPA had used an obscure, seldom used provision of the Clean Air Act to adopt an unprecedented regulation. Ever since the Supreme Court decided West Virginia v.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2023

PA Congressional Lawmakers Want Commitment National Institutes Of Environmental Health To Help Respond To Norfolk Southern Train Derailment -- Post-Gazette Editorial: PA’s U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 3, 2024

Noah Wenger, Longtime Lancaster County Farming, Chesapeake Bay Advocate Dies At 89 -- DEP: Oil & Gas Regulatory Program Will Be In The Red By Fall; All Sectors Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program No Go; Update On Permitting Reform [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Feb.

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Law Columbia

MAY 28, 2021

Previously, local governments had pursued building electrification through building code provisions requiring or incentivizing electrification expressly, or through affirmative “bans” on natural gas hookups to new and renovated buildings. First, by setting an air emissions standard, it limits preemption risk by the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 16, 2023

. -- October 16 PA Environment Digest Now Available [PaEN] -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - October 7 to 13 - More Abandoned Conventional Wells; Spills; Venting Gas; Emergency Well Plugging [PaEN] -- Guest Essay: My Hometown Shows The Benefits Of The Fossil Fuel Industry Come At A Tremendous Cost - Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 28, 2023

Greg Vitali, Charles McPhedran, Earthjustice -- Responsible Decarbonization Alliance Hosts May 25 Webinar On Climate Change And Penn’s Woods: What Does the Future Hold [PaEN] -- TribLive Guest Essay: Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Can Help Communities Throughout PA - Sierra Club -- Evangelical Environmental Network Names Rev.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 24, 2022

Environmental Protection Agency finalizes their widely supported proposed safeguards to reduce methane climate emissions and associated toxic air pollution from new and existing oil and gas production facilities. Visit the Oil & Gas Threat Map website to learn more about natural gas facilities near you.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Note: In December, 2022, DEP finalized regulations reducing volatile organic compounds and methane from existing conventional and unconventional oil and gas facilities. [In In June 2018, DEP finalized an Air Quality General Permit to reduce methane emissions from new unconventional oil and gas operations. Read more here.]

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2022

It’s a testament to the industry’s innovative nature, dedication to continuous improvement, and collaborative approach that we are producing and transporting the energy that powers modern life while adhering to world-class standards. Natural gas generation grew rapidly, driven by the shale gas revolution and low fuel prices.”

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 25, 2023

. -- Choose Clean Water Coalition Recognizes 2023 Clean Water Champions [PaEN] -- DEP Signs Consent Order Including $10 Million In Penalties, Local Payments With Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County To Resolve Air Quality Violations; Plant To Restart May 24 [PaEN] -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Environmental Groups Say Shell Should Have Done More (..)

Natural Gas 108

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 14, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- Moms Clean Air Force Blog: Happy Mother’s Day To My Growing, Badass Climate Community - By Alexandra Zissu -- Observer-Reporter: Canon-McMillian H.S. 12-16 In State College [PaEN] -- PEMA, Insurance Dept.

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Air Pollution Greenhouse Natural Gas Conservation 80

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

Shapiro’s Budget Proposes Major Initiative To Speed Up DEP Permit Reviews/ Inspections; Double Oil & Gas Fund Investment In State Parks/Forests Infrastructure [PaEN] -- Gov. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) -- TribLive: City Of Pittsburgh To Continue Leasing Natural Gas Fueling Equipment -- AP: Vistra To Buy Energy Harbor For $3.4

Natural Gas 104

Natural Gas Air Pollution Nuclear Power Solar Power 104

PA Environment Daily

MAY 9, 2024

Shapiro's Clean Energy/Climate Plan Bills [PaEN] -- PJM Interconnection: Concerns Remain On Grid Reliability With Final EPA Rule Setting Tougher Air Pollution Standards On New Gas, Existing Coal-fired Power Plants [PaEN] -- USDA Rural Energy For American Success Story: Franklin County Dairy Farmer Harvesting Benefits Of Solar Energy [PaEN] -- Sen.

Clean Energy 109

Clean Energy Electricity Air Pollution Renewable Energy 109

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

21, 22, 23, 27, 28, March 1 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Natural Gas Industry Tells House They Want Faster Permit Reviews, But Didn’t Say They Don’t Use 40% Of The Well Permits They Get From DEP; Industry Practices Keep Energy Prices High [PaEN] -- Reuters: U.S. Senate returns to voting session Feb.

Natural Gas 111

Natural Gas 2023 Fossil Fuels Recycling 111

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2023

Click Here to watch online. -- House Committee Holds June 5 Hearing On Bill Requiring Environmental Impact Reports On Certain Electric Generation, Waste, Major Air Pollution Sources Locating In Already Burdened Communities [PaEN] -- PA Assn. Room 8E-B East Wing.

Natural Gas 102

Natural Gas Electricity Recycling Politics 102

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2022

Hescox, Evangelical Environmental Network-PA [PaEN] -- Guest Essay: ‘Caring For Earth, Caring For You’ During Catholic Sisters Week March 8-14 - By Sister Pat Lupo , OSB, and Sister Dorothy Stoner , OSB, St. Million Fine Against U.S.

Conservation 62

Conservation Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Electricity 62

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Grants -- Cornell Ornithology Lab Begins Accepting Land Trust Bird Conservation Grant Applications In January [PaEN] Upcoming Events -- Better Path Coalition: Dec. Grants -- Cornell Ornithology Lab Begins Accepting Land Trust Bird Conservation Grant Applications In January [PaEN] Upcoming Events -- Better Path Coalition: Dec.

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Natural Gas Climate Change Greenhouse Conservation 78

Law Columbia

AUGUST 22, 2022

(The bill also has healthcare and prescription drug provisions, makes tax code changes unrelated to climate and energy, and guarantees federal land on- and offshore for oil and gas drilling.) economy and to significantly contribute to its greenhouse gas reduction efforts. Still, how does a local government tap in?

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 18, 2021

But what you probably haven’t heard is that our grid is getting dirtier again, with fossil fuels increasing in our electricity supply from burning natural gas. TAKE ACTION : Tell Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) that you support the phase-out of polluting gas powered electricity by 2030.

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Electricity Natural Gas Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy 52

Legal Planet

APRIL 5, 2024

It’s aimed at lying to Americans about the Biden administration’s efforts to clean up air pollution and tailpipe emissions from gas and diesel cars by incorrectly labeling it a “ban” on these cars. The campaign’s new television ads are BS and hopefully get called out as such. years for sedans, 1.6 years for S.U.V.s

Electricity 169

Electricity Air Pollution Politics Fossil Fuels 169

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 3, 2024

Peoples Natural Gas Rate Increase Background On Issues -- DEP: Oil & Gas Regulatory Program Will Be In The Red By Fall; All Sectors Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program No Go; Update On Permitting Reform [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Feb.

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Natural Gas Clean Energy Recycling 2008 82

PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2023

The bill also opens up Act 18 of 1995 creating DEP and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to any and all amendments. Room 8E-A East Wing of the Capitol. Click Here to watch online.

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Carbon Dioxide Conservation Recycling Greenhouse 104

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2023

Delaware River Watershed Forum Sept. 28-29 In Wilmington, DE [PaEN] -- Foundation For Sustainable Forests Now Accepting Registrations For Loving The Land Through Working Forests Conference Sept. 16 [PaEN] -- Buffalo Creek Coalition Hosts Aug. 7 [PaEN] -- Inside Climate News: Documents Reveal [A Few] New Details About Gov.

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Natural Gas Politics Air Pollution 2020 89

Law Columbia

APRIL 25, 2024

These statutes take different forms, but generally allow BLM to lease Federal lands for oil and gas development, and require BLM to act as trustee for the benefit of Native American mineral rights. As part of this leasing program, BLM collects royalties based on the volume and value of oil and gas produced on federal land.

Fossil Fuels 58

Fossil Fuels Waste Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas 58

PA Environment Daily

MAY 28, 2023

To Host Young Naturalist Camp June 11-13 In Westmoreland County -- Warren Times: Audubon Nature Center - Night Transforms The Forest -- NextPittsburgh: Latodami Nature Center Offers A Quieter Way To Explore North Park In Allegheny County -- LancasterOnline: Lancaster Conservancy Water Week Connects Land Management To Water Health June 2 to 10 -- U.S. (..)

Natural Gas 76

Natural Gas Air Pollution Greenhouse 2023 76

Greenbuilding Law

JULY 9, 2023

This makes methane reduction crucial for addressing the urgency of climate change and buying time for the development and implementation of longer term greenhouse gas strategies. Co Benefits for Human Health : Methane is a key precursor of tropospheric ozone (ground level), a harmful air pollutant.

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Climate Change Carbon Dioxide Atmosphere Fossil Fuels 52

PA Environment Daily

JULY 1, 2022

Bartolotta -- DEP Now Accepting Applications For Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants [PaEN] -- DEP Accepting Applications For Electric Cargo Handling Grants To Reduce Air Pollution [PaEN] -- July 2 Pennsylvania Bulletin Is Now Available -- Post-Gazette: Proposed U.S. Yaw and Sen. Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) & Rep.

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Carbon Emissions Greenhouse Regulations 62

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2022

EIA: Ban On New Natural Gas Pipelines Would Cut Carbon Dioxide Emissions From Natural Gas Combustion 4.4% But don’t count on frackers riding to the rescue this time.”] -- Reuters: U.S. Casey: Announces $2.1 Lower In 2050 PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- City & State PA: Sen.

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Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels Conservation 62

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 7, 2022

These investments will reduce inflation, lower household and business energy bills (Figure 1), reduce the federal deficit by nearly $2 trillion over two decades (Figure 2), all while achieving an estimated 35-42% reduction in greenhouse gasses by 2030 (Figure 3). billion for EQIP, $6.75 billion for the RCPP, $3.25 billion for the CSP, $1.4

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Clean Energy Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy 78

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2024

NRDC continues to believe the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, or RGGI, would deliver that future for Pennsylvanians and fully support the state's continued defense of that regulation in court. The Nature Conservancy PA “ The Nature Conservancy in Pennsylvania is encouraged by Gov. Click Here for Gov.

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Clean Energy Renewable Energy Electricity Climate Change 82

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2022

Issues $859,000 In Penalties Against U.S.

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Conservation Solar Power Air Pollution 2021 62

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 11, 2022

Tom Wolf vetoed and disapproved Senate Concurrent Regulatory Review Resolution 1, which would have disabled the Commonwealth’s opportunity to enter the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and effectively achieve climate goals and reduce carbon emissions. while reducing harmful greenhouse gases. On January 10, Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 22, 2022

7 Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Auction Environmental, Watershed Groups Appeal Stormwater Permit For Proposed Swiftwater Solar Project In Monroe County Dickinson College To Host International Climate Symposium Oct. The August 22 PA Environment Digest is now available. 9 & 16 Washington & Jefferson College Hosts Oct.

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Natural Gas Conservation Air Pollution Electricity 52

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2022

This year we are putting more money on the table for attractive and productive landscapes and communities, clean water, and access to outdoor recreation with the largest investment in conservation and environmental programs in decades. We will continue to fight to clean Pennsylvania's air and fight climate change.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- Shapiro Administration Commends 3 PA Schools For Environmental Efforts As Green Ribbon Schools -- Warren Times - Josh Cotton: Students Participate In Annual Warren Conservation District Envirothon Competition -- Lock (..)

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Conservation Waste 2024 Clean Energy 80

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Thank you one and all for your conservation leadership! The diversity, creativity and just the sheer number of projects and programs is truly amazing! This kind of leadership deserves our respect and the support by state lawmakers. Thank you to local news media for publishing these stories! Support Local Journalism!

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