PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2023

Outlines 10-Year Plan For Parks, Trails, Open Space In Allegheny County -- Warren Times: Audubon Community Nature Center Hosts Earth Day Volunteer Day -- Cameron County Chamber Of Commerce: Sinnemahone Paddle Results Available; Register For Remaining Triple Crown Events -- Natural Lands: May 20 Field Jam - Music Without Walls Series.

Natural Gas 96

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Earth Day Waste 96

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2024

Meanwhile, there's a longstanding Pennsylvania law that is proving that solar passes the test for rebates from electric companies, piquing the public's interest even more. 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ? PaEN] -- PJM Interconnection Issues New Cold Weather Alert For Western Region Jan.

Renewable Energy 93

Renewable Energy Natural Gas Environmental Protection Electricity 93

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 21, 2023

Of Health Apologizes For Not Listening To Communities Suffering Health Impacts From Shale Gas Development; New Health Study Results ‘Just The Tip Of The Iceberg’ Post-Gazette Editorial: Who Pays For Natural Gas Development’s Harm? The August 21 PA Environment Digest is now available. 16; Public Comments Accepted Thru Oct.

Recycling 72

Recycling Conservation Law Waste 72

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- We Remember Sept. 28 [PaEN] Help Wanted -- Help Wanted: Armstrong Conservation District - Agricultural Technician [PaEN] Upcoming Events -- Our Pocono Waters Hosts Sept. to 3:00 p.m.

Natural Gas 72

Natural Gas Climate Change Fossil Fuels Air Pollution 72

PA Environment Daily

JULY 17, 2023

9 In Pittsburgh On Managing Shale Gas, Conventional Oil & Gas Wastewater Penn State Hosts Online Solar Law Symposium Aug. The July 17 PA Environment Digest is now available. 2nd Annual Marcellus Shale Water Business Update Conference Aug.

Natural Gas 76

Natural Gas 2002 Clean Energy Technology 76

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 29, 2024

20 to 26 - 15 More Abandoned Conventional Wells; Plugging Abandoned Shale Gas Wells; Revolution Pipeline Land Slip; Brief Compressor Fire; Crypto Mining? Marcellus Drilling News: DEP Approves Catalyst Energy Oil & Gas Wastewater Injection Well In McKean County [Jan. Penn State Extension Hosts Feb.

Natural Resources 90

Natural Resources Conservation Recycling Air Pollution 90

PA Environment Daily

JULY 8, 2022

Prohibiting Communities From Supporting Cleaner Energy Sources To Address Climate Change: Senate Bill 275 (Yaw-R- Lycoming) which limits the ability of communities to offer new and clean energy sources and energy efficiency programs by locking in the status quo, in particular natural gas [ House Fiscal Note & Summary ].

2027 75

2027 Natural Gas Clean Energy Climate Change 75

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.

Clean Energy 52

Clean Energy Conservation Natural Gas 2021 52

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 22, 2022

7 Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Auction Environmental, Watershed Groups Appeal Stormwater Permit For Proposed Swiftwater Solar Project In Monroe County Dickinson College To Host International Climate Symposium Oct. The August 22 PA Environment Digest is now available. 24-26 DEP Invites Comments On Electric Grid Resilience Plan At Aug.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Conservation Air Pollution Electricity 52

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

On September 12, former DEP Secretary Patrick McDonnell was appointed President & CEO of PennFuture , a statewide advocacy organization dedicated to protecting public health, restoring and protecting natural resources, and moving Pennsylvania toward a clean energy future.

Environmental Protection 97

Environmental Protection Climate Change Politics Renewable Energy 97

PA Environment Daily

JULY 31, 2021

11 Reuse Fest In Erie Providing Opportunity For Public To Donate Items For Reuse By Local Nonprofits [PaEN] -- Bloomberg Law Guest Essay: Legal Gaps Leave Fracking A Radioactive Mess -- AP: Forgotten Oil & Gas Wells Linger, Leaking Toxic Chemicals [PA Included] -- Seneca Resources And U.S.

Natural Gas 59

Natural Gas Electricity Clean Energy Politics 59

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Current Pennsylvania law prohibits shared residences, apartment buildings or shaded roofs from utilizing solar energy – one of the fastest growing forms of energy nationally. This concept is something that most agree is beneficial.

Electricity 71

Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy Law 71

PA Environment Daily

MAY 16, 2022

Million Poconos Residents Support More Action To Protect ‘Exceptional Value’ Streams, New Poll Finds North Penn Water Authority, Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy Hold May 20 Groundbreaking, May 21 Planting Day For Rain Garden Project In Skippack Twp., The May 16 PA Environment Digest is now available.

Nitrogen Oxides 52

Nitrogen Oxides Upcycling Clean Energy Conservation 52

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2022

Million In Alternative Fuel Transportation Projects To Improve Air Quality & Public Health, Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Post-Gazette Editorial: Sale Of Last Coal-Fired Power Plant In Allegheny County Good Sign For Post-Coal Economy DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council Meets Jan.

Conservation 52

Conservation 2022 Natural Gas Natural Resources 52

E2 Law Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2021

20, 2021, the New York State Climate Action Council (Council) voted unanimously to approve the most recent draft of the scoping plan, a roadmap to achieve compliance with the state’s landmark climate law, the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA).

Regulations 52

Regulations Clean Energy 2030 Climate Change 52

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 6, 2021

Senate/House Agenda/Session Schedule/Bills Introduced Senate Agriculture Committee Meets June 7 On Bill Establishing On-Farm Conservation Program, If Funded House Committee Meets June 8 On Bill To Take Away DEP’s Authority To Adopt Carbon Pollution Reduction Programs House Environmental Committee Hearing June 22 On Pennsylvania CO2 And Climate Sen.

Recycling 40

Recycling Carbon Dioxide Conservation Natural Gas 40

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 5, 2021

House Bill 1555 and Senate Bill 472 have been supported by the Pennsylvania Conservative Energy Forum , the Coalition for Community Solar Access , Community Energy and other groups. This is a companion to Senate Bill 472 (Scavello-R-Monroe) introduced in April. Read more here.

Electricity 52

Electricity 2010 Natural Gas Clean Energy 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2023

The legislation would enable access to solar energy for all Pennsylvanians, including small businesses, regardless of their ability to install solar panels on their own roofs. Clean energy shouldn’t be exclusive or inaccessible; my constituents deserve options to lower their energy bills, especially as traditional rates continue to rise.”

Natural Gas 79

Natural Gas Electricity Clean Energy Law 79

Smith Enviorment

JANUARY 22, 2023

A 2021 North Carolina law requires the N.C. More below on the requirements of Session Law 2021-165 (also referred to as House Bill 951) and NCUC action in response. The law limits offsets to 5%. First, the law is directed to the Utilities Commission rather than the electric utilities. The Reduction Goal.

Law 52

Law 2021 Natural Gas 2030 52

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Of course, to deliver all this clean energy from wind-rich regions in the Midwest and Plains states to major load centers in the East will also require a lot of additional transmission lines. Offshore wind turbines also have a relatively small footprint and are able to use much larger turbines than land-based projects.

Electricity 353

Electricity Fossil Fuels Solar Power 2030 353

Clean Energy Law

JANUARY 13, 2020

CARB conservatively estimated that the new LCFS credit cap would result in US$2.9 According to CARB, this provision is intended to ensure that the CFR program, which is entirely funded by the LCFS, remains solvent. Economic Impact. As part of the rulemaking, CARB staff also prepared an economic analysis of the LCFS amendments.

Regulations 130

Regulations Biofuels Electricity 2019 130

CEQA Developments

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

California Clean Energy Committee v. acres of commercial use on a 775-acre portion of the West Parcel and withdraw those lands from the TPZ zone, while designating the entire East Parcel as Forest and TPZ; upon approval, real parties would sell or restrict the East Parcel for conservation purposes in perpetuity. The Litigation.

Renewable Energy 86

Renewable Energy Clean Energy Conservation 2013 86

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 19, 2022

PFAS Hazardous Site Cleanup Investigation In Centre County [PaEN] -- Oil & Natural Gas Facility Health Impacts Assessment Bill Introduced In The House [PaEN] -- Penn State Beaver Seeking Volunteers For June 23 Focus Group On Energy Development, Groundwater Quality & Public Health In Western PA [PaEN] -- EQB Adopts Part I Of Reg.

Conservation 64

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 64

Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 10, 2024

He has vetoed legislation for energy efficiency in new construction, signed laws banning localities from banning gas in new construction and issued an executive order that directs “every state agency” to fight federal actions to reduce dependence on oil and gas.

Climate Change 303

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Cooling 303

Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In November 2021, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”, also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law). The Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) was signed into law in August 2022, and is widely recognized as the biggest federal legislative effort to curb greenhouse gas emissions in history.

Clean Energy 130

Clean Energy Climate Change Government Electricity 130

Law and Environment

MAY 12, 2023

EPA’s accompanying Fact Sheet spells out the proposed rule’s emissions reductions estimates: EPA has evaluated the emissions reductions, benefits, and costs of the proposals to limit CO 2 from the existing coal fleet and new natural gas units. The Social Cost of Carbon has served as a punching bag for conservatives.

Greenhouse 130

Greenhouse Clean Air Act Air Pollution Natural Gas 130

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 4, 2024

Shapiro Calls On Biden To Keep Pause On Permits For New LNG Gas Export Facilities Short IFO Reports 2023 PA Natural Gas Production Up 1.0%

Natural Gas 60

Natural Gas Recycling Natural Resources Waste 60

Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Each month, Arnold & Porter and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law collect and summarize developments in climate-related litigation, which we also add to our U.S. The court rejected Exxon’s argument that it could withhold documents based on an accountant-client privilege under Texas law. and non-U.S. opening briefs Oct.

2016 40

2016 Climate Change Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 40

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 4, 2023

Natural Gas Production Will Be Exported -- The Center Square Guest Essay: Realizing Our Energy Potential And Ensuring Our Security - By Rep. Will It Pay Off?

Natural Gas 71

Natural Gas Politics Earth Day Electricity 71

Law Columbia

AUGUST 22, 2022

The bill is sprawling, covering climate and energy topics as diverse as electric vehicles, building decarbonization, clean energy manufacturing and supply chains, agriculture, and greening the electricity system, all through a range of tax incentives and direct grants. billion is appropriated under Section 50121 of the IRA.

2026 117

2026 Clean Air Act Air Pollution Greenhouse 117

Ocean Conservancy

JUNE 29, 2021

Burning oil, coal and natural gas is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions globally, responsible for 75% of global emissions. Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. billion from changes in tax laws that were part of the CARES Act pandemic relief bill. Fossil fuels. Never miss an update.

Fossil Fuels 89

Fossil Fuels Ocean Greenhouse Natural Gas 89

Ocean Conservancy

JUNE 29, 2021

Burning oil, coal and natural gas is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions globally, responsible for 75% of global emissions. billion from changes in tax laws that were part of the CARES Act pandemic relief bill. The post Put an End to Fossil Fuel Subsidies appeared first on Ocean Conservancy.

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Fossil Fuels Ocean Greenhouse Natural Gas 52

Greenbuilding Law

JULY 9, 2023

Emission Sources : Anthropogenic methane emissions are widely associated with fossil fuel (natural gas, oil, and coal production and transportation), although the largest sources are agriculture (from livestock farming [.

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Carbon Dioxide Atmosphere Fossil Fuels 52

PA Environment Daily

JULY 16, 2023

Gasoline Stations And Aging Underground Storage Tanks In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- TribLive: Protect PT Seeks Support For Proposed Ordinance Regulating Shale Gas Wells In Penn Twp., Of Energy Awards $906,965 Grant To DCNR PA Geologic Survey/WV Geologic Survey For Central Appalachian Partnership For Carbon Storage -- US Dept.

Conservation 78

Conservation Air Pollution Natural Gas Clean Energy 78

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 13, 2023

Of Conservation Districts Invites County Conservation Districts To Apply For $90 Million In Grants To Fund Local Climate-Smart Conservation Practices [PaEN] -- Bradford Era Editorial: PA Must Help Protect Chesapeake Bay -- Republican Herald Editorial: Keystone State Needs To Do Its Part To Protect Chesapeake Watershed -- Philadelphia Water Dept.

Conservation 89

Conservation Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Climate Change 89

Circle of Blue

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The second-most expensive campaign in Maine history is a debate over energy infrastructure. New England Clean Energy Connect, a 145-mile-long transmission line will cut through the commercial timberlands of western Maine. Lobbying campaigns are being funded largely by rival energy groups.

2021 317

2021 Clean Energy Carbon Dioxide Electricity 317

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Thank you for your leadership! -- WNEP: John Levitsky, Luzerne Conservation District, Recognized With Thomas P. 18 Webinar On Democracy, Voting & Climate Solutions [PaEN] -- Manada Conservancy Hosts Nov. 18 Webinar On Democracy, Voting & Climate Solutions [PaEN] -- Manada Conservancy Hosts Nov.

Conservation 107

Conservation Natural Gas Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels 107