Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 13, 2024

For space heating and cooling, as well as water heating, heat pumps are a great solution for replacing fossil fuel appliances such as gas boilers—even in wintery parts of the country, thanks to new cold-climate heat pumps. Further, the body of research on indoor air pollution continues to grow , showing more and more negative health impacts.

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Enviromental Defense

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

food waste) for hard to decarbonize sectors like aviation and heavy industry. Rather than pouring money into outdated technologies like fossil gas which increase emissions and air pollution, Ontario should create jobs, grow our economy and reduce emissions by investing in new technologies and home energy efficiency.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 12, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 176 ) Read more here. -- Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC - DCNR 010 Compressor Station: DEP issued an Air Pollution Plan Approval covering multiple air pollution sources at the facility located in Ward Twp., A public hearing has been scheduled for February 27 at 10:00 a.m. Harrisburg. ( Tioga County. (

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

IRA clean energy investments also will protect public health by cutting key toxic air pollutants, such as nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide, by more than 50 percent by 2050, and drastically reduce fine particulate matter, which will save hundreds of billions of dollars in 2035 alone from avoided premature deaths.

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Physics World

OCTOBER 6, 2021

And how are they linked to wildfire, air pollution and other hazards? Extreme heat is not just an abstract notion: if we can’t cool our bodies enough, we’re in danger of neurological failure, organ failure and even death, with the risks highest for children and the elderly. Where are they most likely?

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 28, 2024

2024 Delaware River Watershed Forum Sept. 26-27 In Bethlehem; Delaware Conservation Fund Symposium Sept. 7 Hearing; Sept. 5 Business Meeting [PaEN] -- DCNR: Aug. 14 Trails Advisory Committee Forum Mercer County; DCNR Seeks Survey Input From Trail Managers, Providers On Land/Water Trail Plan [PaEN] -- DEP To Hold Aug. 7 Hearing; Sept.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2023

Natural gas cryogenic plants take natural gas and cool it to sub-zero temperatures-- minus 120 degrees Fahrenheit-- in order to condense and separate out liquids like butane, ethane and propane from the gas. Black smoke is an incomplete combustion and that’s a [air pollution] violation. Click Here for more.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 11, 2023

in Mercer County who appealed a major permit modification DEP granted to Tri-County Landfill who allegedly misrepresented the types of waste to be accepted at the landfill, including oil and gas waste. DEP has throughout this process taken the side of the polluter. And so this is not an outlier. Read more here. “We

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HumanNature

MARCH 31, 2021

This balance describes how much energy is being reflected back into space versus how much is being absorbed by our atmosphere; a positive change in the balance indicates that we’re taking more energy in (net warming) and a negative balance indicates that we’re reflecting more energy out (net cooling). link] Climate & Clean Air Coalition.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2023

Firstly, it removes solid fish waste from the system, thus eliminating waste buildup in the grow beds. Secondly, it enables growers to decide whether to run the system either aquaponically, using liquid waste from the fish, or hydroponically through nutrient dosing. Decoupling offers two significant advantages.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2021

With the help of community volunteers, we’re increasing biodiversity, habitat, air quality, water quality, and recreation opportunities and bringing awareness to urban green spaces.” The center’s boiler water treatment system was replaced with newer technology, and new air compressors installed.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 27, 2023

Even if there is water available, heat waves can cause the water sources to be too hot, which can reduce the plant’s efficiency or even cause unsafe operating conditions because the plant can’t be adequately cooled.

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Manning Law

JUNE 8, 2020

During the lockdowns, we saw air pollution clear and nature coming out of hiding – from penguins wandering the streets of Cape Town to kangaroos bouncing through Adelaide. When UNEP provides technical advice on issues as diverse as ecosystem fragmentation, circularity, and food waste, it is for nature.

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Edouard Stenger

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Despite all this, little is being said and even less being done in addressing meaningfully the vast inefficiencies and wasted energy of our homes, cars and so on. That’s why wasted energy is so prevalent. TACKLING WASTED ENERGY. That’s basically energy wasted. Recent events have proved them right.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 6, 2022

The following factsheet on asthma and air pollution from natural gas facilities was compiled by the Environmental Health Project -- Asthma is a chronic disease that affects breathing. Asthma attacks, also known as exacerbations, may be triggered by indoor and outdoor air pollution, stress, and other physical and environmental factors.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 19, 2024

Read more here. -- Equitrans LP - Compressor Station: DEP invites comments on an Air Quality permit covering multiple sources of air pollution at the facility located in Union Twp., LLC - Compressor Station: DEP issued a GP5 Air Quality Permit renewal for the facility located in Gaskill Twp., Washington County.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Steel For Clairton Coke (Coal) Works For 2nd Quarter [PaEN] -- WESA: Allegheny County Levees $307,000 In Fines On US Steel For Clairton Coke (Coal) Works Air Pollution Violations -- Courier Times: DEP Can’t Test ‘Horrible Odor’ Coming From Bucks County Farm Commercial Composting, Mulching Operation Because Of State Law -- Erie News Now: U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 1754 ) -- Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refining & Marketing, LLC - 860 Unit Cooling Tower and Hartranft Street, Point Breeze South Yard: DEP received a Final Report on the remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum to the Statewide Health Standard for the facility located at 3144 Passyunk Ave.,

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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

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 28, 2024

12 -- Susquehanna River Basin Commission Newsletter Highlights Chesapeake Bay Report Card; Tioga River Mine Drainage Treatment Project; eDNA; New Cooling Tower Tech [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Aug. 21 Webinar - Water Testing Through Penn State's Ag Analytical Lab [PaEN] -- Learn How You Can Qualify For Free Well Water Testing During Aug.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Of Agriculture -- MCall: Emmaus Grad Growing Her Sustainable Goods Shop, Zero-Waste Refillery With 2nd Lehigh Valley Location -- EDF: PA Receives First $25.3 Siegel, Esq.,

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2024

22 In Washington County -- Mon Valley Clean Air Fund Sets 3 Outreach Sessions Starting Oct. Million Settlement Of Air Pollution Violations For 2019 Philadelphia Refinery Explosion, Fire; Public Comments Invited [PaEN] -- Inquirer - Frank Kummer: EPA Reaches $4.2

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 11, 2022

. -- Lancaster Clean Water Partners: Two Events On Grant Collaboration March 21-- NFWF, March 23- Clean Water Fund -- Chesapeake Bay Foundation Blog: Forest Fish - A Plan To Restore Habitat For Brook Trout In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun - Mike Reuther: Wild Trout Flourish In Cool, Fertile Streams -- Delaware RiverKeeper March 11 RiverWatch (..)

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 4, 2023

Residents Concerned About Planned Shale Gas Drilling Well Pad Near High School In Allegheny County -- UPDATED: Susquehanna River Basin Low Stream Flows Trigger SRBC Water Withdrawal Restrictions On 46 Oil & Gas Drilling Operations & Other Water Users [PaEN] -- Independent Fiscal Office Reports PA Natural Gas Production Peaked In 4th Quarter (..)

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 24, 2022

Weighs Lifting Summer Smog Rules To Lower Gasoline Prices -- WSJ: Cost Of Ethanol Gasoline Additive Outpaces Crude Oil This Quarter -- Reuters: Texas Repeatedly Raises Air Pollution Limits For Cheniere LNG Natural Gas Terminal American Rescue Plan Funding -- Lancaster County Approves $3.4 Billion, $6.24

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