Law Columbia

APRIL 3, 2024

However, misinformation and coordinated disinformation about renewable energy is widespread and threatens to undermine public support for the transition. The authors then developed transparent, fact-based responses to these false claims, relying to the greatest extent possible on peer reviewed academic literature and government publications.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Since then, a number of federal agencies and departments have instituted their own scientific integrity policies, at least in part based on the findings of periodic UCS Center for Science and Democracy surveys of federal scientists as well as our recommendations. Below is an abridged version of our conversation.

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Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The state court on the cutting edge of environmental law is a long way from the major population and media centers, which may be one reason it doesn’t get much attention. Public trust doctrine. Another area where Hawaii has been in the lead is the public trust doctrine. It deserves more. Environmental rights.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

This post was originally published by the Brennan Center for Justice With a population that is more than 95 percent Hispanic, the city of Laredo, Texas, has one of the highest proportions of Latino residents in the United States. Public health decisions that fly in the face of scientific evidence exacerbate these long-standing inequities.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The number of provisions in the IRA aimed at accelerating the transition towards clean energy are plentiful and evident, but most programs were not written into law with the intent to center marginalized communities. billion in IRA funds to benefit public health and the environment. The EPA is tasked with disbursing $41.5 Source: U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 18, 2024

By John Quigley, Kleinman Center For Energy Policy , University of Pennsylvania The challenge of decarbonizing the electricity grid while ensuring its reliability is acute in Pennsylvania. Data centers are seen as major drivers of that increase, but there are rapid advances in chip design that will reduce energy consumption.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 26, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 2324 ) The public conference will be held at the Burnside Township Municipal Building, 2447 Ridge Road in Westover from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. PA Bulletin, page 2324 ) The public conference will be held at the Burnside Township Municipal Building, 2447 Ridge Road in Westover from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 11, 2024

Fixing our election systems The Center for Science and Democracy is actively working now to develop a set of recommendations to address these problems. In particular, we’re trying to lessen administrative obstacles to voting, including poor ballot design.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 18, 2024

The new rule will offer a significant boon to public health. An analysis by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) last year found that more than 13 million people live within five miles of commercial sterilization facilities, with 10,000 schools and childcare centers in these same areas.

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National Law Center

APRIL 25, 2024

Discussions among legislators, public health officials, and consumers persist across the United States as the debate over raw milk sales continues. The post Amos Miller and the Regulation of Raw Milk appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Biden’s presidential memorandum encourages agencies to seek public feedback on their draft scientific integrity policies. At HICPAC’s August meeting, several members of the public spoke about shortcomings in the draft guidelines and the process that produced them. Looking ahead: HICPAC is scheduled to meet again November 2-3, 2023.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 13, 2024

People who rely on public transportation, live alone, or work jobs that are exposed to the elements—such as farm workers, gardeners, and postal workers—are all at greater risk. Social factors, too, affect heat outcomes. Forest Service via the L.A.

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Legal Planet

MARCH 28, 2024

London, Singapore, and Stockholm have pioneered pricing programs with documented benefits across all three metrics, plus hundreds of millions of dollars for transit investments to support more climate- and lung-friendly means to reach city centers. New York should soon join these global leaders. Download as PDF

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 12, 2024

Besides maintaining its longtime effort to cut vehicle oil use, the transportation program has broadened its focus to include public transportation and pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly development, which not only protect public health and the climate, but also improve overall quality of life. I recently caught up with Kevin X.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Penn State Technology Center Room 243 200 Innovation Blvd, State College. DCED PA Grade Crude [Oil] Development Advisory Council meeting. Click Here for options to attend remotely.

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Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

USGS researchers investigate contaminants in groundwater used for public supply. 29 : Number of environmental finance centers that the EPA is funding. These centers, some housed at universities and others at nonprofits, are supposed to help communities access federal infrastructure funds. The meeting is open to the public.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 13, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Penn State Technology Center Room 243 200 Innovation Blvd, State College. Room G-50 Irvis Building. Click Here to watch online. Valley Township Building, 1145 W. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, Chester County.

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Inside Climate News

JANUARY 27, 2024

Interview by Steve Curwood, Living on Earth From our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine , an interview by host Steve Curwood and with Imran Ahmed, the CEO and founder of the Center for Countering Digital Hate. It has been edited for length and clarity.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The property is owned by the Colerain Center for Education, Preservation and the Arts, a 501(c)(3) formed in 2019. ClearWater Conservancy will assist Colerain Center with native riparian plantings in coming years, supported by a grant from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources as a part of the conservation easement plan.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Penn State Technology Center Room 243 200 Innovation Blvd, State College. Click Here to watch online. Read more here about the issue. April 25-- DCED PA Grade Crude [Oil] Development Advisory Council meeting.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 18, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Penn State Technology Center Room 243 200 Innovation Blvd, State College. Click Here for options to attend remotely.

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National Law Center

JANUARY 30, 2024

As conservation has grown as a priority for both those in the private and public sectors, tools like nonprofit land trusts. The post Legal Issues with Land Trusts: Tax Benefits and the IRS Crackdown appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 17, 2024

The Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training , administered by Penn State Extension, will host this conference. This is our first major conference, but we plan to make it an annual event that complements our other training and educational programs.”

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National Law Center

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In late January, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced that it was seeking public comment on its proposal to revise technology-based. The post EPA Proposes Updates to Effluent Limitations for Meat and Poultry Processors appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2024

. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the March 30 PA Bulletin it has issued a revised Air Quality RACT 2 permit for the Homer City Generation, LP Power Plant in Center Twp., Indiana County to meet federal Regional Haze requirements. It includes a provision the facility no longer burn coal after June 30, 2023. (

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2024

On April 22, PennFuture’s Legal Team unveiled its latest guidebook: Public Participation, Public Power: A Community Guide to Local Land Use Decision-Making in Pennsylvania. The flowcharts give a detailed picture of how each step in the planning process works and show where the public can more fully be a part of the final decision.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. “The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment.

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Inside Climate News

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Interview by Steve Curwood, Living on Earth From our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine , an interview by host Steve Curwood with Dr. Leonardo Trasande, director of New York University’s Center for the Investigation of Environmental Hazards.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The Pennsylvania Solar Center will host another in its series of Watts & Learn webinars September 22 on Solar + Storage + Micrograms = Energy Freedom starting at 1:15 p.m. Join the Pennsylvania Solar Center and the experts for an update on all of these timely and relevant activities. But what have we learned?

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Penn State Technology Center Room 243 200 Innovation Blvd, State College. DCED PA Grade Crude [Oil] Development Advisory Council meeting. Click Here for options to attend remotely. Read more here on the agenda.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2023

On May 11, the PA Wilds Center is requesting the Maryland Air National Guard to conduct a full Environmental Impact Statement on its proposal to conduct very low-altitude training flights over a significant portion of the 13-county PA Wilds Region. Sign On To PA Wilds Center Letter The PA Wilds Center’s letter to the ANG is available online.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Million In Tax Credits To Subsidize Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County; Total Expected To Be $1.17 Billion Thru 2042; No Regard For Environmental Compliance Record [PaEN] -- WNEP: Super Bowl Wagers Down 15% From 2023 In PA -- PennLive - Jan Murphy: House, Senate Ended 2023 Sitting On Surplus Of $298.5 National- $3.28

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 12, 2024

Read more here. -- The Public Utility Commission published notice in the January 13 PA Bulletin it is accepting nominations for PA One-Call Damage Prevention Committee. PA Bulletin, page 213 ) Read more here. billion cubic feet of natural gas from the Rager Mountain Gas Storage Area in Jackson Township, Cambria County in November 2022. (

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2024

Join the Pennsylvania Solar Center and expert speakers for a March 22 webinar to learn about the importance of the interconnection process and how it brings more renewable energy electrons onto the grid starting at Noon. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Energy -- Dr. Ammar Qusaibaty , Technical Advisor, U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 5, 2024

PA Bulletin - April 6, 2024 Note: The Department of Environmental Protection published 78 pages of public notices related to proposed and final permit and approval/ disapproval actions in the April 6 PA Bulletin - pages 1827 to 1905. Questions should be directed to Kristen Gardner at (717) 346-1497 or send email to: krgardner@pa.gov.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. “The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Sign Up For DEP’s eNotice: Did you know DEP can send you email notices of permit applications submitted in your community? All through its eNotice system. Click Here to sign up.

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