PA Environment Daily

MAY 25, 2023

Oil/Natural Gas Production Other States/National/International -- WITF/NPR: The U.S.

Natural Gas 104

Natural Gas Air Pollution Politics Carbon Dioxide 104

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.

Electricity 52

Electricity Natural Gas Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy 52

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 20, 2023

NOTE: June 28 Is Last Day For Senate Action On Nomination Of Richard Negrin As DEP Secretary -- 3 Days That Shook Washington County: Natural Gas Plant Explosion; Pipeline Leak Of 1.1

Solar Power 109

Solar Power Air Pollution Natural Gas Politics 109

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

Natural Gas 89

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Electricity Clean Energy 89

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 20, 2022

These higher costs are being driven by a major overreliance on natural gas, which has sharply spiked in price and is currently the dominant fuel source in the US for both home heating and electricity generation. See my colleague Mike Jacobs’ recent blog for more on LNG exports.) .

Fossil Fuels 278

Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Electricity Natural Gas 278

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 8, 2022

It’s due to a combination of factors, including tremendous demand for clean energy from states, utilities and consumers; federal regulations to reduce toxic air pollutants; and—most important—the simple fact that renewables and natural gas are now the cheapest options to meet our electricity needs. Another 18.5

Clean Energy 267

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Paris Agreement Climate Change 267

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Oil & Gas Wastewater Injection Well Permit -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Jan. 9 - More Abandoned Conventional, Shale Gas Wells; Spills, Venting Gas, Contaminated Water Supplies [PaEN] -- PA Utility Law Project, Public Citizen Host Feb. 27 to Feb. 27 to Feb. 27 to Feb.

Conservation 85

Conservation Natural Gas 2024 Solar Power 85

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 3, 2022

. -- Senate Budget Hearings: PA’s Experience With New Pipeline Construction Shows State Laws Not Strong Enough To Prevent Environmental Damage, Protect Public Safety [PaEN] -- The Epoch Times: Republicans Urge Gov.

Natural Gas 63

Natural Gas Recycling Conservation Solar Power 63

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 15, 2022

TODAY 10:00: House Consumer Affairs Committee hearing on House Bill 1789 (Sankey-R- Clearfield) further providing for price and other disclosures related to competitive electric and natural gas shopping. Natural Gas Prices Plunge After Extended Outage At Texas LNG Facility [LNG Exports Drive High U.S.

Natural Gas 63

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Electricity 63

PA Environment Daily

MAY 28, 2023

Vitali -- Spotlight PA: PA Limited A Board’s Power To Regulate Oil & Gas Wells, Democrats Want To Restore It -- Republican Herald Editorial: Hold Conventional Oil/Gas Industry Responsible For Capping Wells -- Conventional Oil/Gas Industry Bothered By DEP Records Showing They Receive NOVs For Abandoning An Average Of 561 Oil/Gas Wells A Year [PaEN] (..)

Natural Gas 68

Natural Gas Air Pollution Greenhouse 2023 68

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 20, 2023

Multiple lines of analysis make clear that regardless of how cheap wind and solar power get, without directly addressing pollution from coal and gas plants, the country’s clean energy transition will not happen fast enough. Each rule is moving independently, but they all impact power plant operations.

Clean Air Act 192

Clean Air Act Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions Clean Energy 192

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

20 & 27 By The Southwestern PA Water Network [PaEN] -- Exceptional Value Water Quality Designation, State Forest Land, River Honors Were Not Enough To Protect Loyalsock Creek From Natural Gas Drilling & Pipelines In Lycoming County - By Friends Of The 'Sock [PaEN] -- Center For Coalfield Justice Hosts Oct.

Conservation 63

Conservation Natural Gas Air Pollution Electricity 63

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2023

Greg Vitali Named Majority Chair Of House Environmental Committee; House Appoints Committee Members [PaEN] -- DEP Methane Overflight Research Study Resulted In Voluntary Reductions In Oil & Gas, Landfill Facilities; Coal Industry Uncooperative [PaEN] -- The Guardian: One Of The Worst Global Methane Leaks In 2022 Was In PA - Equitrans In Cambria (..)

Conservation 92

Conservation Endangered Species Act Natural Gas Electricity 92

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 6, 2023

Shapiro: Darlington Twp., Beaver County To Receive $544,700 From Norfolk Southern To Pay For Road Repairs As A Result Of The Train Derailment -- TribLive Guest Essay: Norfolk Southern Train Derailment Rattled Region 6 Months Ago, Fight For Accountability, Safer Rail Freight Continues - By Cong.

Conservation 85

Conservation Climate Change Solar Power Natural Gas 85

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 19, 2022

PFAS Hazardous Site Cleanup Investigation In Centre County [PaEN] -- Oil & Natural Gas Facility Health Impacts Assessment Bill Introduced In The House [PaEN] -- Penn State Beaver Seeking Volunteers For June 23 Focus Group On Energy Development, Groundwater Quality & Public Health In Western PA [PaEN] -- EQB Adopts Part I Of Reg.

Conservation 63

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 63

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2022

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

Conservation 63

Conservation Solar Power Air Pollution 2021 63

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Rural Communities On The Front Lines Of Solar's Growth -- Sen. Mensch Introduces Bill To Encourage Development Of Clean Vehicle Infrastructure- Electric, Natural Gas, Hydrogen -- 35 Senate, House Democrats Urge Gov. Of Environmental Professionals Award Scholarships To Isaac Nulton, Poppy Northing; Conference Starts Oct.

Conservation 63

Conservation 2021 Natural Gas Climate Change 63

Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The Washington Supreme Court concluded that the Washington Clean Air Act did not grant the Department of Ecology authority to regulate indirect greenhouse gas emissions of businesses and utilities whose products ultimately generate such emissions. Lawsuit Filed Challenging Solar Power Facility in California. Gallaher v.

2020 40

2020 Fossil Fuels Climate Change Greenhouse 40