PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2025

Files Proposed Cold Weather Standard To Improve Reliability For Natural Gas-fired, Other Electric Generators [PaEN] -- Eleven Coal, Coal-Waste Power Plants In Pennsylvania Now Covered By Presidential Exemption From 2024 Mercury, Hazardous Air Pollutant Regulation For 2 Years [PaEN] NewsClips: -- Energy Association Of PA [Utilities] Calls For Protection (..)

Natural Gas 64

Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Air Pollution 64

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 14, 2023

On December 14, Carbon County residents joined Clean Air Council and PennFuture for a virtual press conference urging the Department of Environmental Protection to reject Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc. The Panther Creek power plant is a waste coal-fired power plant home to thousands of cryptocurrency mining computers. Read more here.

Air Pollution 114

Air Pollution Electricity Environmental Protection Waste 114

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 13, 2024

People can save money by insulating themselves from future price spikes of fossil fuels, such as the 2022 price spike that made energy bills skyrocket. Further, the body of research on indoor air pollution continues to grow , showing more and more negative health impacts.

Fossil Fuels 253

Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Electricity Climate Change 253

Earthava

MAY 17, 2021

Compared to fueled vehicles, electric vehicles, such as eco electric scooters or e-bikes, are more energy-efficient, which means that there’s little to no energy waste and most of the energy goes to driving the vehicle. It recycles or reuses waste materials to develop roads. A great example is a biofuel.

Biofuels 95

Biofuels Carbon Emissions Carbon Monoxide Air Pollution 95

Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Similarly, the province’s subsidy to Emerald—the owner of the garbage incinerator in Peel—in the name of clean energy and innovation is terrible double speak. Burning waste pollutes the air and warms the climate. That’s nearly a quarter of all of the household waste disposed of in the province.

Fossil Fuels 78

Fossil Fuels Nitrogen Oxides Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide 78

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2025

.] -- The Allegheny Front: Advice From A Youth Climate Organizer; Preview Of Pittsburgh Youth Climate Summit -- StateCollege.com Guest Essay: Youth Know The Direction America Should Take - Im Listening - By Peter Buck, Director of Education At Penn State Sustainability -- Criminal Convictions; Record Penalties, Restitution Of Over $158.3

Conservation 54

Conservation Nuclear Power Clean Energy Natural Gas 54

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 17, 2023

Shapiro Provides Fresh Support To Key Changes Recommended In 2020 Grand Jury Report To Tighten Regulation Of The Natural Gas Drilling Industry To Better Protect Public Health, Environment Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Renewable Energy 2023 Climate Change 98

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 17, 2025

PA Bulletin, page 587 ) -- Energy Transfer Partners - Tinicum Release Site: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with fuel oil, unleaded gasoline and other petroleum-related contaminants to meet the Statewide Health Standards at a site located at 76 Industrial Highway, Essington, PA in Tinicum Twp.,

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Air Pollution Biofuels 2025 108

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2025

Air Quality Permits - Comments -- Diversified Production LLC - Compressor Station/Water Storage Facility On State Game Lands: DEP invites comments on an State Only Air Quality Permit covering multiple sources of air pollution at the facility located in Gaskill Twp., Jefferson County. ( Greene County. Bradford County.

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Electricity 2025 2027 84

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 3019 ) Waste Permits -- EPP Renewable Energy, LLC - Landfill Gas Project: DEP issued WMGM055 General Permit for landfill gas project in Cumru Twp., PA Bulletin, page 3021 ) -- Waste Management Disposal Services Of PA, Inc. PA Bulletin, page 3021 ) -- Waste Management Disposal Services Of PA, Inc.

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste 2023 94

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 27 Released 1.1

Natural Gas 93

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Electricity Clean Energy 93

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2024

DEP said it has the statutory authority in the 1995 law that created the agency, the state Air Pollution Control Act and other laws to establish grant and funding programs to implement the Plan. Pennsylvania’s Climate Action Priority Plan is available online. Visit DEP’s Priority Climate Action Plan webpage for more information.

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas Clean Energy Renewable Energy Electricity 107

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2025

Governor Shapiro also highlighted key components of the plan while visiting Penn England Farms in Blair County, where a methane digester is turning farm waste into clean energy, cutting electricity costs, and generating revenue. Read more here ] The Lightning Plan will expand access to shared digesters to help more farmers benefit.

Natural Gas 54

Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Air Pollution 54

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Methane is particularly dangerous because it is up to 86 times more potent than carbon dioxide – warming our planet and contributing to air pollution that damages our lungs and our hearts. More than 350,000 orphaned wells across our Commonwealth make up nearly 8% of our total methane emissions. 25 to Dec. 25 to Dec.

2023 110

2023 Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Air Pollution 110

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2022

And also a disposing of the waste stream. They experience truck traffic and their diesel exhaust emissions, transient workforces, air pollution, including volatile organic compounds, particulate matter, ozone, oxides of nitrogen and fugitive methane emissions. Then drilling and hydraulic fracturing.

Natural Gas 118

Natural Gas Waste Fossil Fuels 2007 118

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 10, 2024

Million In Federal Funding To Support Abandoned Mine Reclamation US Dept. Of The Interior Awards $28.67 Of The Interior Awards $28.67 Of The Interior Awards $28.67

Waste 80

Waste Recycling Conservation 2024 80

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

JUNE 14, 2023

Two of the top 10 EQIP practices by total dollar amount spent are practices we identified as industrial, providing little to no conservation benefits, in our previous report: waste facility cover and waste storage facility. Despite these protective measures, animal waste often escapes and contaminates local water.

Waste 52

Waste Climate Change Conservation 2023 52

Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

While cities face considerable legal hurdles in enacting local climate policy, they also have significant authority to develop novel policies that can slash greenhouse gas emissions while cutting local air pollution, expanding access to opportunity, and making our cities more equitable places to live, work, and play.

Law 64

Law Greenhouse Air Pollution Renewable Energy 64

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 768 ) -- Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery: DEP approved a Remedial Investigation Report on remediation of groundwater contaminated with lead and organics in the City of Philadelphia. ( PA Bulletin, page 770 ) -- Constellation Energy Generation, LLC - Eddystone Generating Station. Susquehanna County. (

Natural Gas 114

Natural Gas Air Pollution Renewable Energy Waste 114

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 30, 2024

Lee Bill To Improve Data On Abandoned Conventional Oil & Gas Well Locations, Plugging Technology -- DEP Launches Pilot Program In 10 Counties To Speed Up Processing Chapter 102 Erosion & Sedimentation Permits Starting May 1 [PaEN] -- Pittsburgh Business Times: DEP Pilot Seeks To Quicken Pace Of Stormwater Discharge Permit Process -- Pennsylvania (..)

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2011 Technology 108

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 108

Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 2023 108

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2024

Shapiro's Energy Plan [PaEN] -- Natural Resources Defense Council Blog: New NRDC Analysis: Gov. Room G-50 Irvis Building. Click Here to watch online. Read more here. Million In Federal Funding To Support Abandoned Mine Reclamation [PaEN] -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: PA Has Third Year Of $244.7

Natural Gas 104

Natural Gas Natural Resources Politics Air Pollution 104

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Also on the Committee agenda are-- -- House Bill 2393 (Friel-D-Chester) setting standards for the storage or land application of food processing residual waste on farms. An amendment is expected. -- House Bill 2594 (Friel-D-Chester) providing for the certification of food processing residual waste haulers and brokers.

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas Electricity Clean Energy Nuclear Power 94

PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2025

DEP just renewed the Title V Air Quality permit for the Eddystone power plant on April 17. Two coal-fired units at the plant were retired in 2012 because these aging units are no longer efficient enough to compete with newer resources. Read more here. GW Of Power-- 7 In PA With Power Potential Of 1.2

Natural Gas 54

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Electricity 54

PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2024

He has publicly called for investments in clean energy, green technologies, and environmental research. Nelson has been supportive of municipal efforts to transition local government facilities to 100% clean and renewable energy. Church was an elementary school counselor in Philadelphia until 2014.

Climate Change 121

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 2006 121

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Folks who dealt with contaminated water and air pollution and suffered severe health consequences that they believed were a result of fracking happening near their homes.” “Now, The company has also been criminally charged with violations of the Air Pollution Control Act in Washington County. 27 Released 1.1

Natural Gas 121

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Environmental Protection 121

PA Environment Daily

MAY 3, 2023

Steel’s Clairton Coke (Coal) Plant - By Mayor & Council Member of Clairton City -- DEP Blog: Air Quality Awareness Week: Particulate Matter 101 -- PPL Electricity Price To Compare To Drop June 1 For Customers Who Don’t Shop For Suppliers -- Altoona Mirror: Blair Conservation District Offering $1.6 Room G-50 Irvis Building.

Natural Gas 103

Natural Gas Recycling Fossil Fuels Earth Day 103

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 6101 ) -- Eco-Energy Philadelphia Ethanol Terminal: DEP received a Remedial Investigation Report on the remediation of soil contaminated with benzo(a)pyrene, arsenic, thallium and benzene for the facility located at 4099 South Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia. ( PA Bulletin, page 6077 ) -- Coterra Energy, Inc.

Natural Gas 117

Natural Gas Recycling Air Pollution Waste 117

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

-- Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

Conservation 84

Conservation Natural Gas Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels 84

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Million In Penalties Collected; Record Number Of Violations Issued; Major Compliance Issues Uncovered; Evidence Of Health Impacts Mounts [PaEN] -- DEP Issues 2021 Oil & Gas Program Annual Report -- DEP Declares Air Pollution Action Day In Allegheny County For Friday, Dec.

Natural Gas 63

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2022 Air Pollution 63

Enviromental Defense

JUNE 3, 2022

Phase out gas-fired electricity by 2030 and restart renewable energy efforts, including allowing residential and small commercial renewable system operators to earn credits. Develop and fund a plan to reduce phosphorus pollution reaching Lake Simcoe to 44 tonnes per year by 2030.

Conservation 52

Conservation Endangered Species Act Waste 2030 52

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 6, 2023

Operations Headquartered In Pittsburgh -- WHYY: PA Residents Receiving LIHEAP Or Weatherization Assistance Can Get Free Air Conditioners This Summer -- PUC Urges Consumers To #CheckForID When Dealing With Door-To-Door Or In-Person Energy Sales Agents -- TribLive: Allegheny County Health Dept. A hearing was held on the bill June 5.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide 2023 Fossil Fuels 98

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 1464 ) -- Kevin Eshbaugh/LOLA Energy Petroco LLC - Polaris Well Pad: DEP did NOT approve A Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with chloride in Oakland Twp., PA Bulletin, page 1474 ) -- PA General Energy Co., Susquehanna County. ( Butler County. ( Westmoreland County. ( Lycoming County. ( Tioga County. (

Natural Gas 90

Natural Gas Air Pollution Nuclear Power Regulations 90

A Greener Life

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The smoke and air pollution, the Great Smog, killed thousands of people over the years with respiratory illnesses. Since the Labour Party won a landslide victory in the July general election they have wasted no time in removing blocking policies put in place by the previous government, which held back renewable energy projects.

Nuclear Power 52

Nuclear Power Electricity Air Pollution Renewable Energy 52

PA Environment Daily

JULY 23, 2023

Cumberland County Makes Switch To Solar Energy -- PA Solar Center Seeking Lodestar Award Nominations For Chester County [PaEN] -- Crop Exhibits, Solar Energy, Hay Contest Featured At Penn State Ag Progress Days Aug. 27 Ramble, A Day Of Outdoor Adventures And Educational Programs in Monroe County -- Registration Open!

Natural Gas 73

Natural Gas Conservation Waste Natural Resources 73

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2023

A PA Senate hearing on May 1 highlighted the fact wholesale electricity prices in the PJM region have been too low to support coal and natural gas-fired baseload power plants and as a result plant closures are outpacing bringing new renewable energy sources like solar and wind, along with energy storage, online fast enough to replace that capacity.

Electricity 75

Electricity Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide 2006 75

Greenbuilding Law

JULY 9, 2023

yes, each year, a single cow will belch more than 220 pounds of methane] to rice cultivation), followed by solid waste management (decay of food and other organic waste in landfills). Co Benefits for Human Health : Methane is a key precursor of tropospheric ozone (ground level), a harmful air pollutant.

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Carbon Dioxide Atmosphere Ozone 52