PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

-- Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 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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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

On February 28, DEP Interim Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley told the House Appropriations Committee funding for DEP’s Oil and Gas Regulatory Program will be in the red by Fall and an “all sectors” greenhouse gas reduction program will not be recommended to implement the PA Climate Change Action Plan. It wasn't something that we're pushing.

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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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Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 29, 2022

EPA : when it comes to prodding progress from coal- and gas-fired power plants, the nation’s second-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, the agency is constrained, but it’s not out. Supporting resilient food and farm systems through climate-focused incentives for conservation practices on farms and technical assistance for farmers.

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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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PA Environment Daily

JULY 22, 2021

Right now, there is an opportunity to rebuild Pennsylvania's energy infrastructure to make it more sustainable, resilient, cleaner, and equitable. The webinar is being hosted by PennFuture , Conservation Voters Of PA , Clean Water Action , Sierra Club PA and PennEnvironment. A climate crisis is happening before our eyes.

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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. The issues and approaches highlighted in this white papers series are rooted in CRES Forum’s Conservative Climate Policy Directives.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2022

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. Climate Change Mitigation.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

On September 21, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced DCNR will produce or purchase 100 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. gigawatt hours -- all from renewable energy sources. gigawatt hours -- all from renewable energy sources. DCNR expects to use 28.7

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 6, 2023

WRI also found that greenhouse gas emissions from tropical deforestation in 2022 were equivalent to those of India (the third largest emitting country in the world!). The assessment – titled “ Off Track and Falling Behind ” – also estimates that existing public commitments to protect, conserve, and restore forests amount to just $2.2

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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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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 9, 2023

On August 9, the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority announced it would be committing to the purchase of wind power and the use of clean energy to support the production and operations of water services. PWSA holds the largest share at 30% of the total, underlining our strong commitment to sustainable energy practices. “It

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

Under PACER, 70% of the revenue will be directed back to Pennsylvania residents as a rebate on their electric bill – more than any other cap-and-invest program in the nation – resulting in long-term, price relief on energy costs. Pennsylvania is 45th in the nation in terms of investing in clean energy sources like wind, solar, and hydropower.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 2023

Attendees will gain a better understanding of the many funding opportunities available to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as well as how they may interact to achieve greater outcomes. After a welcome keynote, each of the 90 – 120 minute sessions will include agency-specific presentations, a panel discussion, and a Q&A session.

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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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Ocean Conservancy

MAY 31, 2022

Selling new offshore leases to oil companies would have set the stage for more risky drilling and more greenhouse gas emissions—but would have done nothing to alleviate high gas prices. Ocean Conservancy applauds this decision. Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. Never miss an update. Enter Your Email.loading.

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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.

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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.

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Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

By Jennifer Danis , Yesterday, the Sabin Center, Environmental Defense Fund, and New Jersey Conservation Foundation submitted comments to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (“BPU”) proceeding investigating the state’s current and mid-term future supply and demand for gas. NJBPU Docket GO20010033.) Why is planning so essential?

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Washington Nature

JULY 3, 2023

The Nature Conservancy in Washington’s involvement in the climate advocacy space has progressively increased since 2016, as climate change has posed an increasing threat to nature and people around the world. 2019 saw passage of the Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA), putting Washington on the path to 100% clean energy.

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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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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. It has absorbed roughly 90% of the excess heat caused by carbon pollution and other greenhouse gases that humans have emitted. The post Record-Breaking Ocean Temperatures appeared first on Ocean Conservancy.

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Washington Nature

JANUARY 9, 2023

The Nature Conservancy in Washington will be a part of that bustle and working to keep people and nature at the forefront of policy and budget decision-making. To this end, we’re working in partnership to support new policy approaches and funding that will move us closer to the clean and resilient energy future we must have.

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Washington Nature

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This is a direct result of excessive greenhouse gas emissions, including carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4), and the exploitation of natural resources for capitalistic gain. In other words, mitigation is the interruption or reduction of climate change-driving emissions.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Under Governor Wolf, we’ve accelerated and expanded work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to equip Pennsylvania’s communities, businesses, and individual residents to address climate change impacts occurring now and projected for the near future. Pennsylvania’s greenhouse gas emissions are tracked yearly.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Thank you for this opportunity to discuss Governor Shapiro’s 2024-2025 proposed budget for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR).

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 3, 2024

CO2 is the primary greenhouse gas emitted through human activities by burning fossil fuels and contributes to global warming by trapping heat in the atmosphere. Visit the Washington & Jefferson College’s Center for Energy Policy and Management webpage for more information on programs and initiatives.

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Cresforum

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Whether it’s novel policy proposals, recently enacted legislation, or the United States’ role in international policymaking, CRES Forum will highlight conservative policy solutions to the energy and climate challenges we face today. The federal government plays an important role in the development of innovative energy technologies.

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Ocean Conservancy

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. These tiny organisms perform a critically important service for the climate: like trees, they uptake carbon, helping the ocean absorb one third of our greenhouse gas emissions. The post Plastic Pollution is like a Slow-Motion Oil Spill appeared first on Ocean Conservancy.

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Washington Nature

MARCH 11, 2022

This transportation package strikes directly at the state’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions. Climate Change Resilience and Mitigation Buildings are the fastest growing source of greenhouse gas pollution in the state , and meaningful action on climate change means curbing this source of pollution. Finally, we thank state Rep.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire December 27 PA Environment Digest 41 New Stories Last Week - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA 1,198 New Stories In 2021 - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA - Is Your Story Being Told? The December 27 PA Environment Digest is now available.

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Ocean Conservancy

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Some in the industry see the warming as an opportunity, as passages through the Arctic open for longer periods, even going so far as to claim there will be lower overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the shorter voyages. appeared first on Ocean Conservancy. as a national policy leader.

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Law Columbia

JUNE 8, 2023

The CLCPA—New York’s ambitious climate law signed in 2019—called on the CAC to issue a plan for the achievement of the state’s greenhouse gas reduction targets. The Sabin Center’s new CLCPA Scoping Plan Tracker catalogs the CAC’s 129 recommendations and monitors New York’s progress toward implementing them.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 3, 2022

On October 3, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the department has developed guidance for landowners, developers, planners and local officials who are considering building grid-scale solar installations. Read more here. Click Here for a copy of the guidance.

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Washington Nature

OCTOBER 25, 2022

View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Nature Conservancy in WA (@conserve_wa). 1 allowance = 1 metric ton of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA) goes into effect on January 1, 2023. This marks an important moment, but the work isn’t over yet! What are allowances + offsets?

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 3, 2023

On top of all these real challenges, Homer City faces the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Pennsylvania’s long stated intention to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 11, 2023

In other words, the water conservation efforts made by farmers have been used (especially by large corporations) as a justification to be more unsustainable with California’s water use. There also have been remarkable state and federal water cutbacks in surface water, but they often have been compensated with more groundwater mining.

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