PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2023

This editorial first appeared in the Scranton Times on March 10, 2023 -- As regulators investigate and lawmakers lament the Feb. Methane is a powerful contributor to atmospheric warming. Josh Shapiro and the Legislature should beef up the DEP’s ability to regulate methane emissions and related public safety concerns.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Of PA [Natural Gas Prices Tripled] -- Shell Petrochemical Plant Had 3-Hour Emergency Flaring Event To Burn Off Flammable Gases In Beaver County [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette - Anya Litvak: Shell Petrochemical Plant Using Water Hoses ‘To Assist In Cooling External Areas Of Ground Flares’ That Need To Be ‘Reinforced’ -- Beaver County Times: Shell Petrochemical (..)

Natural Gas 69

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels 69

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 28, 2022

6 was enacted, the plants have emitted more than 29 million tons of heat-trapping carbon dioxide, 28,000 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx), and 16,000 tons of sulfur dioxide (SOx). In addition, FirstEnergy—owner of the two uneconomic nuclear power plants H.B. Ohio regulators need to act.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

million for sewer and water infrastructure and stormwater mitigation, including riparian planting for carbon dioxide reduction, stream buffering and streambank restoration. -- $62.5 While it is a one-time proposal that is much more limited approach than the RGGI regulations and Senate Bill 15 and House Bill 1565 and Sen.

Carbon Dioxide 52

Carbon Dioxide Clean Energy Carbon Emissions Nuclear Power 52

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 19, 2023

No matter how hard utilities, regulators, and policymakers try to prop up coal plants , these plants have continued to succumb to economic pressure since they just can’t compete with renewables, such as wind and solar. The list goes on, but you get the point. However, the past five years haven’t exactly been the best years for coal.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Of PA [Natural Gas Prices Tripled] -- DCNR Blog: DCNR Building A Network Of Rural Electric Vehicle Charging Stations In State Parks, Forests -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: PA Begins Accepting Applications For $62 Million In Federal EV Charging Station Funding March 27 -- UnionProgress.com: West Mifflin, Allegheny County Stays Current With EV (..)

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

Assuming no action by regulators, this would be expected to raise wholesale prices for methane gas which we currently rely on for 53% of their electricity generation and a significant portion of home heating. Nuclear In August of 2021, Talen Energy Corp. announced a joint venture with TeraWulf Inc. Visit the U.S. PAhomePage/WBRE.)

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 23, 2022

CCUS, hydrogen and nuclear power). Competitive statutes, policies and regulations at local, state and federal levels must be implemented to aid safe, equitable and expedited deployment of decarbonization solutions, particularly regarding hydrogen generation and transport and CCUS.

Nuclear Power 52

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2023

Assuming no action by regulators, this would be expected to raise wholesale prices for methane gas which we currently rely on for 53% of their electricity generation and a significant portion of home heating. Nuclear In August of 2021, Talen Energy Corp. announced a joint venture with TeraWulf Inc. PAhomePage/WBRE.)

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2024

Thank you for your leadership! -- Feature- Remembering March 28, 1979 At The Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant - The Accident No One Thought Would Happen [PaEN] -- PennLive - Charles Thompson: 45 Years After Infamous Accident, Why Are They Still Cleaning Up Three Mile Island?

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 13, 2022

At the same time, we are making progress in reducing our carbon footprint. In 2018, CO2 [carbon dioxide] emissions from fossil-fuel-fired power sources were 33% below 2005 levels. In 2021, Pennsylvania exported 35% of the electricity it generated, more than any other state.

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Electricity Nuclear Power Carbon Dioxide 52

Vermont Law

JUNE 29, 2020

Today the energy sector accounts for 30% of the carbon dioxide emissions in. which set a 30% renewable energy goal by 2030 and a 100% carbon-free goal by 2050 for Virginia. to reduce statewide electric carbon emissions by 30 percent by 2030. [1]. DEQ’s carbon regulations. Executive Order 43.

2020 52

2020 Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 2030 52

Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Here in New York, for example, we already have three forms of more or less direct carbon pricing. The most direct of these is imposed on certain fossil fuel power plants by requiring them to purchase carbon dioxide emissions allowances as part of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

Electricity 40

Electricity Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 40

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.

Law 52

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Cresforum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In addition, increased fossil fuel use for hydrogen production may require additional pipelines to transport carbon dioxide to authorized sequestration sites if the CO 2 is not reused for enhanced oil or gas recovery, or in the production of higher value chemicals or products. Siting and permitting.

Fossil Fuels 78

Fossil Fuels Electricity 2028 Natural Gas 78

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. The groups said FERC’s review was at odds with EPA and Council on Environmental Quality guidance, caselaw, and the NEPA regulations. The court ordered EPA to file a plan and schedule for compliance within 14 days.

2016 40

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Science Blogs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

DOE head says carbon dioxide not primary cause of climate change. . Trump regulators trigger pollution fight. Groups see climate science review as chance to undercut regulation. Trump budget chief touts progress in rolling back regulations. Energy Department grid study calls for boost to coal, nuclear power. .

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