PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 4, 2021

On August 4, Exelon Utilities announced it will reduce its operations-driven emissions 50 percent by 2030 [relative to 2015 emissions] and ultimately to net-zero by 2050 as part of its continuing efforts to address the climate crisis. The latest “ Path to Clean ” goal takes those efforts to the next level.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Over the last decade, we have invested in hydropower and alternative fuel and electric vehicles, improved our stormwater management, and practiced sustainable development,” said County Executive Rich Fitzgerald. tons of food waste -- Recycled 86.6 tons of food waste -- Recycled 86.6 Decline In Energy Use; $4.6

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Comitta: Let's Work Together To Address Climate Change, But Stop Rehashing The Same Old Arguments Against RGGI That Are Not Protecting Our Planet And Our People DEP Climate Change Advisory Committee Meets Feb. 20 To Review 2024 Climate Impacts Assessment, PA Greenhouse Gas Inventory, Climate Action Plan Ohio River Valley Institute Feb.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Acknowledging that the United States is a leading contributor to carbon emissions, the Biden administration has committed to cutting US emissions 50 to 52 percent below 2005 levels by 2030. Examining Supply-Side Options to Achieve 100% Clean Electricity by 2035.) Map courtesy NREL: Denholm et al.

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Washington Nature

JANUARY 9, 2023

When the Act was passed in 2021 , it recognized that existing climate investments were not enough and that revenue raised through the CCA should be dedicated to reducing carbon emissions, transitioning our state to a carbon-free economy, and enhancing climate resilience. Aerial view over Plum Creek / Checkerboard Forest Lands.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 30, 2024

SMRs are nuclear reactors that are “small” (defined as 300 megawatts of electrical power or less), can be largely assembled in a centralized facility, and would be installed in a modular fashion at power generation sites. What are SMRs? Some proposed SMRs are so tiny (20 megawatts or less) that they are called “micro” reactors.

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Environmental Progress

JULY 3, 2023

Much of the cradle-to-grave carbon intensity data that governments depend on to guide in photovoltaic arrays are instead based on modeling assumptions that are likely to have grossly under-estimated — if not made-up — solar’s carbon emissions because they cannot get insights from Chinese manufacturers.

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 24, 2023

Electric vehicles (EVs) play an important role in reducing carbon pollution from transportation. But there are some false and half true claims being made about electric vehicles. Here we will separate fact from fiction about electric vehicles. Question: Do Electric Cars work in cold weather?

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Edouard Stenger

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

As I have spent some sleepless nights since the latest IPCC report on how Mankind has to halve its carbon emissions by 2030. As we shall see, this is already currently happening, it is the moral thing to do, the best economic choice, and the fastest and easiest way to halve our emissions. Current situation.

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A Greener Life

JUNE 28, 2023

In China, government plans to peak and neutralise national carbon emissions, and for a wholesale green transition , have caused a boom in “green employment”. For example, where car makers are setting up electric vehicle departments or energy firms are setting up renewable energy operations.” in 2015 to 13.3%

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Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 22, 2022

Switching from gasoline and diesel engines to electric motors is one of the most effective ways to reduce global warming emissions and air pollution. In California, driving on electricity using the average plug-in vehicle can lower emissions to that of a hypothetical gasoline car that achieves 116 miles per gallon fuel economy.

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Edouard Stenger

JULY 27, 2018

The book also highlights energy efficiency opportunities in industry, such as converting the steel industry to Electric Arc Furnace which is as much as 90 percent more efficient than the current Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF). Other innovative breakthroughs presented include industrial ecology and integrative housing design.

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Earthava

MAY 17, 2021

However, one of its most pressing current challenges is reducing the carbon emissions from transportation, a sector that is one of the highest contributors to greenhouse gases. Green technologies are eco-friendly inventions that’ concerned with energy efficiency, recycling, renewable resources , and more.

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Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The federal government will keep its promise to increase the availability and affordability of electric vehicles. Right now, people who want to replace their polluting gas or diesel vehicle with a fully electric one are stuck on waiting lists that can last years. Putting a cap on oil and gas carbon emissions.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 18, 2024

Simple math demonstrates that the benefits of meaningful progress domestically can be quickly eroded if foreign emissions outpace this progress.” As EQT CEO Toby Rice argued in the slide deck Callahan provided, China needs US natural gas to reduce its dependency on the use of coal to generate electricity and reduce power plant emissions.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2023

California Area School District California Area School District (CASD) coordinates activities within the district and with local partners that reduce environmental impact, energy use, and food waste; conserve water; introduce sustainable transportation; and increase recycling.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

Wolf, AG Shapiro To Support A Total Ban On Road Dumping Of Oil & Gas Drilling Wastewater; 240.4 Wolf, AG Shapiro To Support A Total Ban On Road Dumping Of Oil & Gas Drilling Wastewater; 240.4

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 14, 2021

Senate returns to session September 20, 21, 22 -- Committee Schedule House returns to session September 27, 28, 29 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- EQB Approves Carbon Pollution Reduction Regulation Covering Power Plants [PaEN] -- House Environmental Committee Meets July 27 On Letter Urging IRRC To Disapprove The Carbon Pollution (..)

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Ocean Conservancy

AUGUST 10, 2021

Carbon emissions from transportation accelerate climate change and affect ocean health by increasing ocean acidification and driving rising seawater temperatures. The club is implementing measures to protect the ocean and reduce transportation emissions for both fans and staff members. © Tottenham Hotspur.

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Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Acidification : Reducing the pH rating of a substance making it more acidic in nature, for example, increased carbon emissions lead to the oceans absorbing more of it, increasing acidification and damaging ecology such as coral bleaching. Sponsored Content.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 18, 2023

Steel Is Progressing Toward Greenhouse Gas Emissions Goals [ 2022 ESG Report ] -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Carnegie Mellon ($3.1 Steel Is Progressing Toward Greenhouse Gas Emissions Goals [ 2022 ESG Report ] -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Carnegie Mellon ($3.1 And Pennzoil Company In Elk County [PaEN] -- Casey, Fetterman Announce $5.5

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 27, 2023

Katie Muth (D-Chester), Alison Steele, Environmental Health Project -- PA Capital-Star: Report: Shell Petrochemical Plant Hasn’t Delivered Economically For Beaver County -- Ohio River Valley Institute: A Cautionary Tale Of Petrochemicals From Beaver County, PA - Still Failing To Spur Economic Growth -- House Environmental Committee Hears Progress Report (..)

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2024

Shapiro Unveils Cap-And-Invest PA Climate Emissions Reduction Initiative To Reduce Carbon Pollution From Power Plants; Update Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards To Diversify Electric Generation, Improve Reliability [PaEN] -- Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 23, 2023

StreamWatch Volunteer Training May 20 In Monroe County [PaEN] -- CBF: Proposed Settlement Of Lawsuit Against EPA For Failing To Hold Pennsylvania Accountable For Meeting Chesapeake Bay Water Pollution Reduction Goals Focuses On Actions In 7 PA Counties [PaEN] -- New State Health Plan Identifies Health Issues Related To Natural Resource Extraction, (..)

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Circle of Blue

MAY 31, 2022

Utilities warn of blackouts and rising electricity rates across the Great Lakes region this summer. The legislature is weighing a bill that would require plastic manufacturers to halve their single-use packaging within 10 years, and force plastic producers to pay the cost of disposal and recycling. Looking Ahead.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Million In Darby, Upland, Upper Providence Twps -- Western PA Conservancy Newsletter: Volunteers Plant Trees, Federal Infrastructure Law Great News, Fallingwater Winter Walks -- Dept.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2022

In fact, natural gas operators have supported significant fee increases to fund additional oversight by the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), transparently disclosed chemical use prior to it becoming law, adhered to stricter setback requirements, and pioneered innovative water recycling and reuse practices, to name a few.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 6, 2023

The bills reported out of the Committee now go to the full House for consideration.

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Corp Watch

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

[link] Corporation Tesla Image Image Products Electric cars and trucks, battery energy storage, solar panels and solar roof tiles. Protest against Tesla factory Erkner Summary Car manufacturer Tesla makes electric cars in China, Germany and the U.S. When Tesla Says It Recycles 100% of Its Batteries, What Does That Mean?

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Corp Watch

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Elon Musk sees $56bn Tesla pay deal cancelled in Delaware court BBC PaulaR Thu, 02/01/2024 - 14:09 Tuesday, January 31, 2023 Read more Mariko Oi & Michael Race A judge in the US state of Delaware has annulled a $55.8bn (£44bn) pay deal awarded to Elon Musk in 2018 by the electric car company Tesla. billion tax break in Nevada.

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Corp Watch

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

JON BRODKIN - 2/1/2024, 2:30 PM Corporation Tesla Image Image Products Electric cars and trucks, battery energy storage, solar panels and solar roof tiles. Protest against Tesla factory Erkner Summary Car manufacturer Tesla makes electric cars in China, Germany and the U.S. billion tax break in Nevada.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2023

LLC’s Nancy 13 Conventional Well Leaking Gas, Production Wastewater Since 2018; Citizen Complaint Finds ‘Bubbling’ Gas Well [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - May 20 [PaEN] -- Heinz Endowments Awards Nearly $11.1

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Corp Watch

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Corporation Tesla Image Image Products Electric cars and trucks, battery energy storage, solar panels and solar roof tiles. Protest against Tesla factory Erkner Summary Car manufacturer Tesla makes electric cars in China, Germany and the U.S. When Tesla Says It Recycles 100% of Its Batteries, What Does That Mean?

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Waste Electricity 2017 2022 52

Corp Watch

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Corporation Tesla Image Image Products Electric cars and trucks, battery energy storage, solar panels and solar roof tiles. Protest against Tesla factory Erkner Summary Car manufacturer Tesla makes electric cars in China, Germany and the U.S. When Tesla Says It Recycles 100% of Its Batteries, What Does That Mean?

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Corp Watch

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Tesla beats US claim that it fired factory workers amid union campaign Reuters PaulaR Fri, 12/01/2023 - 13:29 Monday, November 27, 2023 Read more Daniel Wiessner Corporation Tesla Image Image Products Electric cars and trucks, battery energy storage, solar panels and solar roof tiles. billion tax break in Nevada.

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Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The suit comes as Swedish postal workers have been blocking Tesla license plate deliveries as a show of solidar Corporation Tesla Image Image Products Electric cars and trucks, battery energy storage, solar panels and solar roof tiles. The Grünheide Citizens' Initiative sees the electric car factory as a danger to the environment.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

. -- Community Solar Programs: Senate Bill 472 (Scavello-R-Monroe) and House Bill 1555 (Kaufer-R-Luzerne) authorizing community solar projects which allows neighbors, businesses, farms, and other community members to directly participate in and receive the benefits from a solar project connected to their local electric distribution company’s grid.

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