PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 7, 2025

The budget bill is also going to increase greenhouse gas emissions and that's where federal policies may be the most damaging. The July Summit in Pittsburgh featured the announcement of about six new gas power plants that will increase greenhouse gas emissions. And our children— and theirs—will pay an even higher price.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2025

A huge greenhouse gas producing state. coal waste) -- PA Chamber of Commerce Business & Industry -- Marcellus Shale Gas Coalition -- Industrial Energy Consumers of Pennsylvania Rep. Greg Vitali (R-Delaware) , Majority Chair of the Committee, said House Bill 501 is much needed. Climate change isn't an issue that can wait.

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2025

-- DEP Invites Comments On State Plan To Implement Federal Rule Requiring Methane Emissions Reductions From Conventional Oil & Gas, Shale Gas Facilities; 7 Hearings Set [PaEN] -- DEP: XTO Energy Failed To Restore 5 Multi-Million Gallon Shale Gas Water Impoundments In Butler County [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - May 24 (..)

Conservation

Environmental News Bits

JUNE 16, 2025

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Recycling

Legal Planet

AUGUST 13, 2025

Late last month, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and the Energy Department rushed a report called “Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Currently the EPA is on its way to cancel the Democrats CARBON FEAR Program by reversing the rules and regulations on Carbon emissions.

Fossil Fuels

Circle of Blue

AUGUST 3, 2021

utilities have been slower to adopt the energy- and emissions-saving technologies than those in other parts of the world. Wastewater-to-energy systems start with a process called anaerobic digestion, which treatment plants have been using for ages to reduce the volume of sewage waste. Photo © Richard Webb / Wikimedia Commons.

Carbon Emissions

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 21, 2024

The 45Y and 48E credits are foundational to that effort , enabling the widespread deployment of clean electricity resources to drive down carbon emissions in the power sector—and in so doing, unlocking the ability of the power sector to decarbonize vast swaths of the rest of the economy.

Electricity

Legal Planet

AUGUST 26, 2021

The Court then held that greenhouse gases are covered by the Clean Air Act as a type of air pollutant. This gave EPA the power to impose limits on carbon emissions by vehicles and industry. Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANC) v. Illinois Central Railroad v. Army Corps of Engineers. After Massachusetts v.

Clean Air Act

Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 18, 2024

Foremost among these is a legal memo from EPA regarding Treasury’s interpretation and implementation of “lifecycle greenhouse-gas emissions” in 45V. Treasury proposed a necessarily rigorous approach to accounting for emissions from electrolytic hydrogen production and it cannot back away from that.

Fossil Fuels

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. In the US alone, the transportation sector contributed 29% of greenhouse gas emissions in 2019. Introduces alternative fuel solutions.

Biofuels

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 3, 2023

It’s not surprising to see companies lobbying to try to optimize this lucrative credit for their profits rather than ensuring the produced hydrogen is genuinely low-carbon, but it is astounding to see regulators at risk of following suit. That would be a colossal, indefensible waste of time and money both.

Clean Energy

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 25, 2023

The Inflation Reduction Act’s new hydrogen production tax credit , known as code 45V, is intended to incentivize a shift to low-carbon hydrogen production by offering producers a credit that increases in value as the carbon emissions associated with produced hydrogen declines.

Fossil Fuels

Physics World

OCTOBER 16, 2021

In theory this could seed clouds that reflect sunlight back into space – counteracting the greenhouse effect. She visits a “direct air capture” facility in Switzerland where CO 2 filtered from an industrial incinerator is piped into a neighbouring greenhouse to boost the growth of fruits and vegetables.

Carbon Emissions

Law and Environment

JANUARY 26, 2022

The White House has taken a strong stance in expanding the production and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation industry. SAFs are liquid hydrocarbon fuels that are blended into the existing fuel supply using materials like waste, fats, cooking oils and corn.

2030

Capaccio

OCTOBER 27, 2022

When you buy local, you are helping to lower carbon emissions by minimizing the distance that your food has to travel. Reduce Food Waste . 30 to 40 percent of the food supply is never eaten, wasting the resources used to produce it and creating many environmental impacts.” Remember, every little bit counts. Buy Local .

Carbon Emissions

A Greener Life

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

“The use of SAF is expected to contribute around 65% of the reduction in emissions needed by aviation to reach net-zero in 2050,” says Albert Tjoeng, head of corporate communications for the IATA, which defines a SAF as a non-fossil fuel that has the potential to generate lower carbon emissions than conventional kerosene in its life cycle.

Carbon Dioxide

E2 Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

11, 2023, the City Planning Commission approved amendments to the New York City Zoning Resolution, called “City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality,” proposed by Mayor Adams’ administration to advance the city’s climate goals, including an 80% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050.

Renewable Energy

Ocean Conservancy

MAY 27, 2022

This could be established alongside other technical measures like a low-carbon standard for shipping fuel to improve uptake of zero-emission fuels. By the end of the week one thing seemed likely, a price on shipping fuel’s carbon emissions even if it doesn’t end up being the exact levy proposed by the Marshall Islands.

Wind Power

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. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Program.

Waste

PA Environment Daily

MAY 28, 2023

‘Open Mic Night’ [PaEN] -- House Committee Unanimously Reports Out Bill Creating Solar Energy Grant Program For Schools; Also Moves Resolution Urging Hydrogen Hub In PA [PaEN] -- Evangelical Environmental Network Supports Legislation Creating Solar Energy Grant Program For Schools - Bills Will Defend Children’s Health [HB 1032, SB 230] -- PennLive (..)

Greenhouse

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 2, 2021

This brings back the old sunset review process, in-part, that legislators concluded years ago was a waste of time. Click Here for the Senate Republican Accomplishments Report. Related Article: -- Good Environmental Bills Are Missing On The List Of Senate, House Accomplishments For 2021 [Posted: December 2, 2021] PA Environment Digest

Regulations

Ocean Conservancy

MARCH 2, 2022

Climate change is a problem which has a known solution: We must dramatically reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and prepare now for intense climate impacts. You can also look at how your own workplace contributes to climate change and advocate for changes that reduce carbon emissions. Never miss an update.

Ocean

Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Ministers from poor, vulnerable countries call on those from rich, industrialized countries to do more: reduce their high levels of greenhouse gas emissions and assist people in the Global south to better cope with the climate disasters that keep mounting. and multilateralism is a waste of time. And it’s not a small amount.

Paris Agreement

Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Options include reducing food waste, looking for sustainably produced ingredients, and eating less meat and more plant based foods – you could even try growing some vegetables yourself! Get Moving, without the greenhouse gases Transportation is the biggest contributor to carbon emissions in Ontario – over 30 per cent.

Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 7, 2022

announced it has begun providing renewable natural gas (RNG) for the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority in Bellefonte, Centre County, supporting a transition to a cleaner, low-carbon fuel produced from organic waste. On December 7, Clean Energy Fuels Corp. For more information, visit the Clean Energy Fuels Corp website.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 25, 2023

On August 24, a coalition of fifteen organizations based in Western Pennsylvania has sent a letter to the Shapiro administration denouncing the formation of a secret committee, whose members and meeting minutes are not known to the public, in an apparent attempt to scuttle Pennsylvania’s entrance into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).

Natural Gas

Frontiers

JUNE 29, 2023

During the event, participants were quizzed on their understanding of the carbon emissions associated with various food products. This activity aimed to raise awareness about the environmental impact of our favorite everyday foods and the alarming amount of food waste.

2023

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 23, 2023

clean hydrogen industry that creates good-paying jobs, while also reducing carbon emissions. The Treasury Department’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) provides definitions of key terms in the statute, including lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions, qualified clean hydrogen, and qualified clean hydrogen production facility.

Regulations

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The Pennsylvania Climate Change Act of 2008 requires the state Department of Environmental Protection to provide the Legislature and governor every three years a report on current and projected climate change impacts, and a plan of actions to reduce carbon emissions. DEP published Pennsylvania Climate Action Plan 2021 in September.

Carbon Emissions

Greenbuilding Law

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Just weeks ago, Saudi Arabia pledged to reach ‘net zero carbon emissions within its borders’ by 2060, but that calculation will not include oil exports (. carbon dioxide, greenhouse gases, all emissions?). But it is another thing for a business to make ESG claims about net zero or otherwise that mislead customers.

Carbon Emissions

PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2023

Firstly, it removes solid fish waste from the system, thus eliminating waste buildup in the grow beds. Secondly, it enables growers to decide whether to run the system either aquaponically, using liquid waste from the fish, or hydroponically through nutrient dosing. Decoupling offers two significant advantages.

2023

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 31, 2021

11; Fall Migration In Full Swing [PaEN] -- PennLive - Marcus Schneck: If It’s Not Labor Day, When Is The First Day Of Fall?

Climate Change

Edouard Stenger

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

As electricity generation is part of the main greenhouse gases emitter, having solar and wind growing at a breakneck pace is source for hope. We will soon witness this sector having its emissions plateau and decrease. Renewables surpassing fossil gas then coal for electricity generation will have many implications.

Electricity

Enviromental Defense

MAY 24, 2023

Question: Some people claim EVs are worse for the environment than gasoline cars Answer: Battery-Electric vehicles (BEVs) have on average two thirds lower lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions than gasoline cars today, and this will improve as electricity grids get cleaner by cutting out fossil fuels.

Electricity

A Greener Life

JUNE 13, 2024

Reusing venues and replacing fossil fuel with renewable energy use is essential to cutting emissions at a large sporting event. Approximately 95% of venues for the Paris Games will be pre-existing or temporary facilities, and this factor alone is expected to reduce carbon emissions by one million tonnes compared to new buildings.

Carbon Emissions

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

Million Gallons Of Conventional Drilling Wastewater Dumped On PA Roads Road Dumping Of Drilling Wastewater; Radiation Monitoring Of Drilling Wastes; More On DEP Oil & Gas Advisory Board Agenda Sept. Wolf, AG Shapiro To Support A Total Ban On Road Dumping Of Oil & Gas Drilling Wastewater; 240.4

Carbon Emissions

ESA

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Methane is a greenhouse gas that has more heat-trapping power than CO2, although it also clears out of the atmosphere much faster than does CO2. Controlling the methane emissions, some of it from wasteful accidental release at natural gas wells, is critical for controlling global warming. Hopefully not.

Fossil Fuels