PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2023

This article first appeared on TribLive.com August 2, 2023 -- Local nonprofits with a commitment to clean energy/utility efficiency can win $50,000 and media coverage through a new program from Citizens Financial Group and Trib Total Media.

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Law and Environment

JULY 12, 2021

Last week, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that the Berkeley ordinance essentially banning use of natural gas in new construction was not preempted by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. The post At What Level of Government Are We Going to Regulate Climate Change? Can you say “ carbon pricing ”?

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2024

Signs Off On Solar Energy Facility -- USDA Funds 31 Local Projects Totaling $5.69 Signs Off On Solar Energy Facility -- USDA Funds 31 Local Projects Totaling $5.69

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Washington Nature

MARCH 18, 2022

The Nature Conservancy engages deeply on advocacy for federal conservation funding, and we’re pleased to see the solid investments for conservation, climate resilience, and clean energy included in this bill. Land to be protected with Land and Water Conservation Fund. Last week Congress approved a $1.5

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Department of Agriculture announced the availability of $65 million through two funding opportunities for new tools, approaches, practices and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands through the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Click Here for the complete announcement.

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Washington Nature

APRIL 24, 2023

Meeting the Need for Climate Solutions in Biennial Budgets Thanks to revenue from the Climate Commitment Act, the State Legislature has made a historic level of investments in climate solutions- totaling over $1 billion in the next biennium. We’re thrilled to see it across the finish line this year.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

With appropriate funds, DEP will be at the forefront of addressing environmental issues and cementing Pennsylvania’s place as an energy leader. The findings from the project will be monitored and tested in a pilot program over the next several months with select county conservation districts to measure success.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

JANUARY 8, 2024

Washington, DC, January 8, 2024 – NSAC is pleased to announce the upcoming roundtable highlighting the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) transformational investments in climate and clean energy solutions for America’s food producers, hosted by members of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC).

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

By Bruce Ledewitz, Duquesne School Of Law -- PA Capital-Star Guest Essay: PA’s Participation In RGGI Matters More Than Other States, Here’s Why - By Clean Air Council -- PUC’s Stephen M. Million In Grants To Schools, Businesses, Local Governments To Switch To Zero- Or Low-Emission Vehicles; Next Round Of Applications Due Dec.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

By: Deborah Klenotic, Deputy Communications Director Climate change is a major challenge facing Pennsylvania, and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is leading many efforts to fight back and protect communities. Find more materials at DEP’s Climate Change webpage.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

By Department of Conservation & Natural Resources Efforts to slow or stop global warming involve many strategies working together. One strategy is to counterbalance carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions that contribute to climate change by drawing an equal amount of carbon out of the atmosphere, such as through planting trees.

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Although the Governor proposed slashing $6 billion from the climate package, in the end, the cuts totaled less than half that. And 2023 was a high-water mark in terms of bill introductions, with lawmakers considering upwards of 2,600 bills; scores of them covered climate change, energy, and environment-related topics.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 9, 2023

On August 9, The Nature Conservancy-PA announced it has closed on the purchase of five acres in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, and transferred the parcel to the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. The Nature Conservancy has 31,000 members in Pennsylvania. Click Here to become a member.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

JANUARY 11, 2024

Farmers from across the country discussed firsthand how the IRA has provided much-needed, long-sought federal funding to bolster farmer-led conservation efforts. Conservation can bolster bottom-lines and support farm productivity while protecting and enhancing natural resources.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

-- Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 Of Environmental Professionals Now Accepting Applications For College Scholarship Program [PaEN] -- MCall: Can Dogs Be Used To Combat Spotted Lanternfly?

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Climate Change Mitigation. The Governor approved a notable slate of climate legislation with a package that includes more stringent greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets and measures designed to reduce the state’s reliance on fossil fuels. Clean Energy.

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Law and Environment

JANUARY 7, 2022

On January 12 and 13, Foley Hoag attorneys will lead a series of discussions about the significance of New York Climate Action Council’s recently-released draft Scoping Plan to the state’s continuing clean energy transformation. Join us on January 12 and 13 to learn more about New York’s plan for clean energy future.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 29, 2022

On the other hand, Congress’s wholesale abandonment of wide-ranging climate investments could not be similarly recast. Here, a look at just a few key pieces of note: Spurring clean energy deployment through broadened tax credits, expanded access to those credits, and new incentives for building out local clean energy projects.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 23, 2023

With the clean energy transition already under way, the US electricity mix is set to continue changing this year. Solar power is expected to make up about half of all additions of US electric generating capacity in 2023, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). I’ll start off with the good.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Wolf: Proposed EPA Vehicle Fuel Economy Standards To Help Pennsylvanians Breathe Easier, Save Money -- New Conservative Energy Network Poll: 84% Support Govt.

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Washington Nature

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The definitions below were developed by Jamie Stroble, TNC Washing Director of Climate Adaptation and Resilience and Keith Chaffee-Ellis, TNC Washing Marketing Manager with input from local colleagues. It is a living document that best reflects how climate change is broadly discussed across the US.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 2, 2022

3 [PaEN] -- Sand County Foundation Announces PA Finalists For Leopold Conservation Award [PaEN] -- Stroud Water Research Center Honors Dr. Michael E. Mann, Climate Scientist & Author, At The Water's Edge Gala On Nov. 3 [PaEN] -- Scranton Times: State Honors Visionary Maurice Goddard With Three New State Parks [PaEN] -- Gov.

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Washington Nature

MARCH 17, 2023

HB 1181, updating the Growth Management Act (GMA) to include climate change, has been a priority for environmental partners for the last three years , and partners have done an incredible job keeping the momentum up – we cannot wait another year for this important update. © Morgan Heim.

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Cresforum

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) Forum today launched the first installment in a new series of white papers examining the most critical climate and clean energy issues. If there is any hope in addressing global climate change, U.S. The paper, titled “Why U.S.

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Washington Nature

JULY 3, 2023

Over the past few years, Washington state has enacted a number of climate-focused laws to address both current and anticipated statewide needs and opportunities when it comes to climate change. 2019 saw passage of the Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA), putting Washington on the path to 100% clean energy.

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Ocean Conservancy

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Please try again or contact 1.888.780.6763 Enter Your Email.loading Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. Up to this point, the ocean has been our greatest guardian against extreme heat and catastrophic climate changes. But as the ocean warms, these crucial ocean currents are changing.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 22, 2021

That's because Pennsylvania is on the verge of implementing the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) setting carbon pollution limits on power plants [ Read more here ], an ambitious step the Commonwealth is taking to reduce greenhouse gas pollution and fight against climate change. A climate crisis is happening before our eyes.

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Ocean Conservancy

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Amid this backdrop, Ocean Conservancy delegation is heading to the COP28 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai to partake in negotiations working to address these critical issues. Please try again or contact 1.888.780.6763 Enter Your Email.loading Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. degrees Celsius​​.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 9, 2023

Congress is investing huge sums in agriculture, and this money should be directed to help farmers mitigate and adapt to climate change by paying farmers to reduce emissions, on-farm renewable energy, and research on soil health. As the Farm Bill is negotiated, climate change must be a priority.

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Washington Nature

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Dear friends: As we end 2022, I want to express gratitude for your support of The Nature Conservancy in Washington and beyond. Your support sustains and strengthens us as we seek to build an enduring legacy of conserving the lands and waters upon which all life depends. There is much to celebrate.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 31, 2021

-- Ed Wytovich Discusses Catawissa Creek's Unique Potential, Threats It Faces, What's Needed [PaEN] -- Clearfield Conservation District, Trout Unlimited, DEP Potts Run Passive Mine Drainage Treatment - Video -- Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy Announces 2021 Environmental Award Winners; Nov. Messiah University [PaEN] -- Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 6, 2021

To Invest Federal Rescue Funds For Watershed Restoration, Land Conservation, Park & Trail Improvement Projects -- Guest Essay: Why Environmental Literacy Should Be Part Of Pennsylvania’s Education Standards - Anna R.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2024

With that commitment, Pennsylvania is leading the nation in getting energy from renewable resources that include solar and wind power, beating out states traditionally known for clean energy like California and Texas.

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Washington Nature

APRIL 13, 2023

The Nature Conservancy, in partnership with the larger Environmental Priorities Coalition, has been advocating for investments at the pace and scale needed to reach our emissions reduction targets , and to ensure revenue is additive to past levels of investment.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 9, 2022

6:00 to 8:00 p.m. -- Penn State Research: Dairy Farmers Can Adapt To Climate Change -- PA Interfaith Power & Light, PA Jewish Earth Alliance Jan. Thank you for your leadership! -- Sen. 13 Virtual 4th Annual Three Rivers Urban Soils Symposium.

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Cresforum

JUNE 8, 2020

Last week, Senators Mike Braun (R-IN) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC), among a bipartisan group, introduced The Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2020 , which could become a watershed moment in the conservative clean energy movement. There are two key strengths of this voluntary approach.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Legislation like this was vetoed by Gov. Wolf in 2022. Read more here. -- Expanding Bureaucracy/Cost Of DEP Permit Reviews: Senate Bill 185 (Yaw-R-Lycoming) expanding existing permit review bureaucracy and cost by adding a third-party review of DEP permit applications.

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