Legal Planet

MARCH 6, 2023

Hydrogen’s supply-side has been buttressed by incentives from state and federal governments, refineries and utilities looking to extend the life of fossil fuel infrastructure, and renewable energy companies seeking to take advantage of the huge amounts of clean energy needed to produce green hydrogen.

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Legal Planet

JUNE 30, 2022

CT , the Supreme Court said this: We hold that the Clean Air Act and the EPA actions it authorizes displace any federal common law right to seek abatement of carbon-dioxide emissions from fossil-fuel fired power plants. Regulating power plant emissions is a complex undertaking. at 528–529. Now, in West Virginia v.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Just how bad is fossil “natural” gas? Responsible for 12 percent of all US global warming emissions from human activities, methane traps significantly more heat per molecule than carbon dioxide, making it 86 times more harmful for the first 20 years after it is released into the atmosphere.

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Legal Planet

JUNE 4, 2021

Now the same district court has gone further, again in favor of environmental groups but now against Royal Dutch Shell (“Shell”) , the world’s largest non-state-owned fossil fuel company. In the face of disappointing legislation and regulation, activists have increasingly turned to courts in the last fifteen years.

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Leading this subnational trend, California officials launched the Subnational Methane Action Coalition, an international partnership between subnational governments that have some responsibility in overseeing or regulating sources of methane emissions. This year, several jurisdictions announced new methane regulations. Since the E.U.

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Greenbuilding Law

JUNE 5, 2022

With proposed federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions by the Securities and Exchange Commission requiring GHG disclosure and new state statutes, including a new Maryland law that requires not only disclosure, but also a mandated reduction in GHG emissions, a greater appreciation of the subject of GHG appears in order.

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Law Columbia

APRIL 18, 2023

The court overturned a District Court ruling to invalidate a Berkeley, California, prohibition on natural gas infrastructure in newly-constructed buildings. Berkeley’s so-called “natural gas ban” was the first local ordinance in the country to effectively require all-electric construction of new buildings.

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Greenbuilding Law

MAY 1, 2022

On the cusp of these two regulatory programs, pushing broad sectors of the economy to the next frontier in innovation, SEC Climate Risk Rule is Transformative at a Cost and Maryland Resets its Trajectory with Greenhouse Gas Reduction Law , a quick 800 word refresher about GHG emissions makes an ideal blog post. emission trends.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2023

We need to wave goodbye to outdated technologies, such as natural gas and carbon capture, and repurpose the technologies that we already have at our disposal,” says Dr. Jacobson. “We All elected officials, regulators, staffers, members of the press, and members of the public are invited to attend.

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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. Brookline’s attempt was later struck down by the Massachusetts attorney general.

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Clean Energy Law

MAY 16, 2022

Scenario 2: Achieves carbon neutrality by 2035 with aggressive deployment of a full suite of technology and energy options, including CCS and other engineered carbon removal. Scenario 3: Achieves carbon neutrality by 2045 by deploying a broad portfolio of existing and emerging fossil fuel alternatives and clean technologies.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 24, 2022

Biomethane – Just as vegetable oils are used by oil companies to greenwash oil refineries, biomethane serves a similar role greenwashing natural gas. A petroleum phaseout plan will help regulators appropriately target climate policies, but it is also essential to help communities and workers plan for the future.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 23, 2022

By breaking the hydrocarbons in oil and natural gas into simpler compounds and then assembling those building blocks, scientists long ago learned to construct molecules of exquisite complexity. Fossil fuels aren't just the feedstock for those reactions; they also provide the heat and pressure that drive them.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 7197 ) -- Peoples Natural Gas Company - Replacing 2.43 This is the only way you can get notified of when oil and gas-related permits are submitted to DEP. You’ll also get notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations. Huntingdon County. ( Huntingdon County. ( Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia. (

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Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The decision at the Glasgow climate conference to phase down fossil fuels is an important step forward — and not just because of climate change. We think of fossil fuels as a source of climate change, but that’s only a one part of the problem. Fossil fuels are a case in point. Consider coal.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 23, 2022

While the facility had finished its planned lifespan, it could have run longer, but environmental regulations and market conditions made that impractical. Electricity Generation From Natural Gas Now Falling Like Coal In Face Of New, Cheaper Renewable Power Plants [Not Subject To Whims Of International Energy Markets] -- U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

On February 15, 2024 , DEP followed-up on a February 7 inspection of land slips along the Revolution Natural Gas Pipeline in Center Township, Beaver County operated by ETC Northeast Pipeline LLC. PA Oil & Gas Industry Public Notice Dashboards: -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Feb.

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Enviromental Defense

AUGUST 1, 2023

Far more energy efficient than a gas furnace, using a heat pump can provide significant energy bill savings , while offering protection from volatile gas prices , which can fluctuate wildly depending on global markets. And, kicking gas out of your home is good for your health and the climate.

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Technology Technology Fossil Fuels Electricity 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 14, 2022

By breaking the hydrocarbons in oil and natural gas into simpler compounds and then assembling those building blocks, scientists long ago learned to construct molecules of exquisite complexity. Fossil fuels aren't just the feedstock for those reactions; they also provide the heat and pressure that drive them.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 8, 2022

increase in carbon dioxide pollution from the Commonwealth’s power plants between 2020 and 2021. Abundant natural gas, easily outcompeting coal in the market and touted for burning cleaner than other fossil fuels from a CO2 emissions perspective, stands out as well.

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Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

The plan must specifically address how EPA will consider the effects of Clean Air Act regulation on the coal industry. Healey issued the CID in connection with an investigation into unfair or deceptive acts or practices in trade or commerce with respect to fossil fuel products and securities. Murray Energy Corp. McCarthy , No.

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Cresforum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The United States has natural advantages for hydrogen production because of its ample availability of feedstocks, storage, and adaptable natural gas supply infrastructure. As a result, the carbon emissions of hydrogen production can vary depending on the process used. Growth in the U.S.

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Law Columbia

JULY 6, 2022

The facility, previously permitted as a natural gas-fired “peaker” plant, has recently ramped up its power generation to provide behind-the-meter power to Greenidge’s proof-of-work cryptocurrency mining operations. megatonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per year.

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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).

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Smith Enviorment

JANUARY 22, 2023

Utilities Commission (NCUC) to “take all reasonable steps” to achieve a 70% reduction in carbon dioxide ( CO 2 ) emissions from electric generating units (EGUs) by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality for the utility generation system by 2050. regulated by the Utilities Commission; and 2. January 22, 2023.

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Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Several new regulations controlling methane emissions have been adopted recently, including two new rules for the US oil and gas sector announced last week. We most often encounter methane as the largest component of natural gas: methane makes up 75 – 95% of the gas coming to your stove and furnace.

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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. Note: In December, 2022, DEP finalized regulations reducing volatile organic compounds and methane from existing conventional and unconventional oil and gas facilities.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 4, 2023

A brief history of fuel economy standards In the wake of the 1970s oil embargo that resulted in gasoline shortages and rationing, the country started to recognize the harm of a daily life reliant upon oil. EPA , and Congress finalized the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 , requiring increasing fuel economy standards.

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Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

FERC’s authority to approve interstate pipelines stems from the NGA which was passed in 1938–a time when gas was a limited resource to be conservatively rationed. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)—i.e., That is notably higher than the significance thresholds proposed by other government entities and outside groups.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Westmoreland County -- The New Yorker Book Review: Searching For Unfamiliar Terrain In ‘The Nature Book’ By Tom Comitta -- Penn State Extension Hosting Series Of In-Person/Online Private Water Supply Education And Testing [PaEN] -- PA Dept. Pleasant Twp., Pleasant Twp.,

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Natural Gas Nuclear Power Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels 80

Greenbuilding Law

MARCH 26, 2023

All electric building codes require that new construction and major renovations be powered by electricity rather than fossil fuels. This means that buildings must use electric heating, cooling, and hot water systems instead of natural gas or oil. The fossil fuel based economy has changed, but building codes didn’t.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2022

Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming) As Russian bombs fall on Ukraine, Pennsylvania refineries refine Russian crude oil and oil and natural gas prices are locked to every word said by Russian despots, Sen. The new essay outlines what the coal and natural gas industries want to happen in Pennsylvania-- If Gov. Army Veteran & Rep.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

2023 Pennsylvania Botany Symposium Oct. 20-21 In State College [PaEN] -- Call For Presentation Proposals: 18th River Symposium Nov. 2023 Pennsylvania Botany Symposium Oct. 20-21 In State College [PaEN] -- Call For Presentation Proposals: 18th River Symposium Nov.

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Natural Gas Climate Change Conservation Carbon Dioxide 83

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

23 Online Program Rethinking Our Connection To Fossil Fuels - A Discussion [PaEN] -- Warren Times: Eagle Watch At Allegheny Reservoir To Be Held Feb. PA Recycling Markets Center’s PA ReMaDE Conference Jan. 18-19 [PaEN] -- Foundation For Sustainable Forests Woods & Water Film Series Jan. 19 & Feb. 3 -- Penn State Extension: Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 2024

Says City Of Lancaster Trying To Pass The Buck In Stormwater Lawsuit -- Inquirer: Water Privatization Is Coming Under Renewed Scrutiny From PA Lawmakers, Regulators As Consumers Sour On Rate Increases -- Wilkes-Barre Times: Casey Announces $1.35

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2023

DEP inspections in April found several of these wells venting natural gas. 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. Read more here.] Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 30, 2022

House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis on the health impacts from natural gas infrastructure and low-producing oil and gas wells and the burdens these facilities impose on taxpayers. The hearing was entitled-- Cutting Methane Pollution: Safeguarding Health, Creating Jobs, and Protecting Our Climate. 2] -- Casey J.A.,

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