PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

Here are 68 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. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

Conservation 106

Conservation Natural Gas Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels 106

Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Image Image Products Oil / gas exploration and production, natural gas and LNG trading and transportation, oil refining, chemicals, solar and biomass development Protesting Total's role in Burma - Photo Credit TotalOutNow Summary Total is a fossil fuel exploration company. million for air pollution in 2007, and then $8.75

2013 52

2013 2007 Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 52

Corp Watch

JANUARY 17, 2024

Image Image Products Oil / gas exploration and production, natural gas and LNG trading and transportation, oil refining, chemicals, solar and biomass development Protesting Total's role in Burma - Photo Credit TotalOutNow Summary Total is a fossil fuel exploration company. million for air pollution in 2007, and then $8.75

2013 52

2013 2007 Fossil Fuels Government 52

Corp Watch

JANUARY 2, 2024

Image Image Products Oil / gas exploration and production, natural gas and LNG trading and transportation, oil refining, chemicals, solar and biomass development Protesting Total's role in Burma - Photo Credit TotalOutNow Summary Total is a fossil fuel exploration company. million for air pollution in 2007, and then $8.75

2013 52

2013 2007 Fossil Fuels Government 52

Corp Watch

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Image Image Products Oil / gas exploration and production, natural gas and LNG trading and transportation, oil refining, chemicals, solar and biomass development Protesting Total's role in Burma - Photo Credit TotalOutNow Summary Total is a fossil fuel exploration company. million for air pollution in 2007, and then $8.75

2013 52

2013 2007 Fossil Fuels Government 52

Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Environmental law, or sometimes known as environmental and natural resources law, is a term used to explain regulations, statutes, local, national and international legislation, and treaties designed to protect the environment from damage and to explain the legal consequences of such damage towards governments or private entities or individuals (1).

Government 52

Government Law Waste Clean Air Act 52

Corp Watch

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Image Image Products Oil / gas exploration and production, natural gas and LNG trading and transportation, oil refining, chemicals, solar and biomass development Protesting Total's role in Burma - Photo Credit TotalOutNow Summary Total is a fossil fuel exploration company. million for air pollution in 2007, and then $8.75

2013 52

2013 2007 Fossil Fuels Government 52

Corp Watch

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Image Image Products Oil / gas exploration and production, natural gas and LNG trading and transportation, oil refining, chemicals, solar and biomass development Protesting Total's role in Burma - Photo Credit TotalOutNow Summary Total is a fossil fuel exploration company. million for air pollution in 2007, and then $8.75

2013 52

2013 2007 Fossil Fuels Government 52

Corp Watch

JANUARY 23, 2024

Exxon’s refineries in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Baytown, Texas, has also been in the news over a series of explosions in 1989, 1994 and 2021 that killed workers and caused major air pollution. Exxon's three largest refineries in Louisiana and Texas topped the 2021 list of emitters of small particulate matter air pollution in the U.S.

2017 52

2017 2021 2011 Air Pollution 52

Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Corporation ExxonMobil Image Image Products Crude oil, Oil products, Natural gas, Petrochemicals, Power generation Exxon Knew Protest - Photo credit 350.org Exxon's three largest refineries in Louisiana and Texas topped the 2021 list of emitters of small particulate matter air pollution in the U.S.

2017 52

2017 2021 2011 Air Pollution 52

Corp Watch

MARCH 1, 2024

Shell’s reckless divestment from Niger Delta SOMO PaulaR Fri, 03/01/2024 - 15:21 Tuesday, February 27, 2024 Read more Audrey Gaughran Shell cannot be allowed to divest from the onshore oil industry in the Niger Delta before it takes responsibility for its toxic legacy of pollution and the safe decommissioning of abandoned oil infrastructure.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2015 52

Corp Watch

JANUARY 26, 2024

Corporation Shell Plc (Royal Dutch Shell) Image Image Products Liquefied Natural Gas, Lubricants, Natural gas, Petrochemicals, Petroleum The Corrib gas project of Royal Dutch Shell - Photo Credit William Murphy Summary Royal Dutch Shell is a fossil fuel exploration company.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2015 52

Corp Watch

JANUARY 25, 2024

Corporation Shell Plc (Royal Dutch Shell) Image Image Products Liquefied Natural Gas, Lubricants, Natural gas, Petrochemicals, Petroleum The Corrib gas project of Royal Dutch Shell - Photo Credit William Murphy Summary Royal Dutch Shell is a fossil fuel exploration company.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2015 52

Corp Watch

JANUARY 17, 2024

The company was a major target of anti-apartheid boycotts in the 1980s over its role in supporting the white South African government with fuel and money but just 192 rand ($22) in annual rent for two petrol stations on Umnini tribal land in KwaZulu-Natal, where blacks were not allowed to own land.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2015 52

Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The company was a major target of anti-apartheid boycotts in the 1980s over its role in supporting the white South African government with fuel and money but just 192 rand ($22) in annual rent for two petrol stations on Umnini tribal land in KwaZulu-Natal, where blacks were not allowed to own land.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2015 52

Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Corporation Shell Plc (Royal Dutch Shell) Image Image Products Liquefied Natural Gas, Lubricants, Natural gas, Petrochemicals, Petroleum The Corrib gas project of Royal Dutch Shell - Photo Credit William Murphy Summary Royal Dutch Shell is a fossil fuel exploration company.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2015 52

Corp Watch

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The company was a major target of anti-apartheid boycotts in the 1980s over its role in supporting the white South African government with fuel and money but just 192 rand ($22) in annual rent for two petrol stations on Umnini tribal land in KwaZulu-Natal, where blacks were not allowed to own land.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2015 52

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 27, 2023

The refinery was a major polluter, according to 2019 report by the City of Philadelphia it was the largest stationary source of air pollution and the largest single emitter of toxic pollutants in Philadelphia, accounting for 57% of total toxic emissions from larger sources in Philadelphia in 2016 including benzene and other known carcinogens.

Electricity 202

Electricity 2016 Technology Technology 202

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Shapiro made as Attorney General to advance commonsense measures that prioritize public health and safety and ensure the natural gas industry is performing its work in line with the highest standards. The Governor's Office said the agreement helps further a promise Gov. Those grand jurors, they did incredible work.

Natural Gas 119

Natural Gas Air Pollution Environmental Protection Waste 119

Law Columbia

JULY 6, 2017

These potential intervenors alleged that the additional emissions during the stay period would harm their interest in protecting their residents from the effects of air pollution and climate change. Federal Government Moved to Dismiss Keystone Pipeline Challenges. Exxon Mobil Corp. Schneiderman , No. June 16, 2017).

2017 40

2017 Clean Air Act Climate Change Renewable Energy 40

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2024

April 10, Allegheny Courthouse, 4:00 p.m. -- TribLive Guest Essay: LIHEAP Energy Assistance Available Year-Round - By Energy Assn.

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Air Pollution Climate Change 97

PA Environment Daily

JULY 19, 2023

.] -- PJM Interconnection Reports Higher Percentage Of Natural Gas-Fired Electric Generation Outages Than Originally Thought During Winter Storm Elliott - 70% [PaEN] -- Utility Dive: PJM Interconnection Report: Natural Gas-Fired Electric Generation Accounted For 70% Of Unplanned Outages In Winter Storm Elliott -- AP: Two Natural Gas Leaks Identified (..)

Natural Gas 74

Natural Gas Air Pollution Conservation Electricity 74

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 17, 2022

“It is clear that not only are we devastating the health of these children when they are young, the oil and gas industry and their political supporters are inflicting harm that will follow them throughout the entirety of their lives. This is a moral outrage. Setbacks are not a rational solution to such a serious problem.

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2019 Politics 94

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 99

Natural Gas Electricity Recycling Politics 99

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 7, 2022

Senate Climate, Energy Bill, Analysts See More Wins For Clean Energy Than Gifts For Oil, Natural Gas -- Reuters: U.S. What’s Your Community Doing?

Natural Gas 63

Natural Gas Air Pollution Politics Clean Energy 63

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The reports will further evaluate the potential size and scale of geothermal as an abundant clean energy resource, the role of each state’s oil and gas industry in realizing rapid growth, and other environmental, regulatory, and legal issues relevant to each state’s respective stakeholders.

Natural Gas 101

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2024 2012 101

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Visit the PA League of Women Voters The Straight Scoop on Shale webpage for more information on shale gas development issues. Click Here to view videos of both the presentations and the panel discussions from the Conference and background on the presenters. Williams, Esq., Williams, Esq., Williams, Esq.,

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Waste Regulations Air Pollution 52

PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2023

Could Not Compete With Natural Gas] -- Observer-Reporter: Hatfield Coal-Fired Power Plant Demolition To Continue Next Week -- WESA: Mon Valley Leaders Have $5 Million In U.S. Perry; May Try To Oust Republican Speaker McCarthy -- Politics PA: Republican PA Cong.

Natural Gas 87

Natural Gas Politics Electricity Conservation 87

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

We found this to be met, that effect estimates were similar to air pollution or PM2.5, So these aren't specific to air pollution or stress, they're just considering the oil and gas well as a whole entity. We don't have as many air monitors in rural areas which are less populated.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste 2022 52

PA Environment Daily

MAY 29, 2022

Refineries Operating At 90% Capacity American Rescue Plan Funding -- $11 Billion In Federal American Rescue Plan Funding To PA State Government, Local Governments Has Yet To Be Invested. 9-11; Central PA Ride Sept. 9-11; Central PA Ride Sept. What’s Your Community Doing?

Natural Gas 63

Natural Gas Air Pollution Politics Government 63

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The eighth edition of the Fracking Science Compendium contains more than 2,200 research studies, medical and media findings, and government reports revealing no evidence. PaEN] -- Shale Gas & Public Health Conference: When It Started, It Was Kind Of Nice, But What Happened Afterwards Really Kind Of Devastated Our Community - By Rev.

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Waste 2008 2022 97

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Read more here ; House Bill 2528 (Struzzi-R-Indiana) that would mandate DEP award conventional oil and gas well plugging contracts to Pennsylvania contractors-- with no regard for cost to taxpayers-- is on the Committee agenda again even though it was reported out of Committee October 18. What’s Your Community Doing?

Natural Gas 63

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Government 63

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

So when I was on council, EQT [natural gas company] came to the forefront and they were talking about what they'd like to do with the communities and how they'd like to help better communities create projects and do things to benefit the residents of the community. Read more here ] But as a community, it still managed to thrive.

Natural Gas 96

Natural Gas Waste 2022 Air Pollution 96

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2023

. -- TribLive Letter: EPA Must Protect Our Children Against Oil & Gas Facility Methane Emissions - By Moms Clean Air Force -- PennLive Guest Essay: Three Decarbonization Pathways For PA: The Good, The Bad And The Most Likely - Ugly - By Ohio River Valley Institute -- Group Against Smog & Pollution: U.S.

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas Air Pollution Electricity Natural Resources 94

Environmental Progress

JULY 29, 2020

Renewables contributed to electricity prices rising six times more in California than in the rest of the US since 2011, the state’s “take-off” year for rapid growth in wind and solar, a price rise that occurred despite the state’s reliance during the same years on persistently-low-priced natural gas.

2020 52

2020 Climate Change Renewable Energy Carbon Emissions 52

Corp Watch

JANUARY 23, 2024

PERI Pollution Indexes Based on United States Environmental Protection Agency data ranking the top 100 worst polluters. Major Shareholders Privately Held. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. billion methanol production complex under construction in St. James Parish.

2019 52

2019 2011 Environmental Protection 2016 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2024

Praise For New Energy Plan Labor, business, environmental, and government leaders praised the plan as a “bold” and “nation-leading” plan to create thousands of energy jobs, lower costs, and ensure Pennsylvania remains an energy leader below. “The Click Here for the Senate Republican reaction to Energy Plan. Click Here for Gov.

Clean Energy 81

Clean Energy Renewable Energy Electricity Climate Change 81