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. 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

MAY 17, 2024

Since 1998, PennFuture has combined legislative advocacy and legal enforcement at the local, state, and federal levels, educational outreach, and civic engagement support for just and equitable environmental outcomes that improve the quality of life for all Pennsylvanians. from Villanova University School of Law.

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Enviromental Defense

APRIL 16, 2024

Paying taxes helps governments to fund the services we all depend on, like education, healthcare and funding programs to tackle the climate crisis. Taxes also allow the federal government to provide subsidies to support a specific industry, like sports or culture, or to achieve a desired social outcome.

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Cresforum

DECEMBER 21, 2023

During the 2023 National Clean Energy Week Policymakers Symposium , Bob Stout , a Senior Fellow at the Duke Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment and Sustainability, moderated a panel discussion on the regulatory barriers facing the transportation industry. That is a mistake,” Romanosky said. Watch the full discussion here.

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Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

California’s offshore wind (OSW) industry is transitioning from planning to implementation in a statewide effort to deliver 2-5 GW clean energy by 2030. In support of this goal, the California Energy Commission (CEC) released a draft of its Assembly Bill 525 Offshore Wind Strategic Plan (the Plan).

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 29, 2024

.” -- Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] Click Here To View Or Print The Entire April 29 PA Environment Digest 126 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic US Dept.

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Law Columbia

JUNE 27, 2023

Direct pay – which is already in effect as of January 1, 2023 – allows tax-exempt entities, including local governments, to claim the value of certain clean energy and other tax credits as a cash payment, rather than as an offset to tax liability that they do not have. Written comments are due on August 14, 2023.

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Legal Planet

JULY 29, 2021

Both are leading scholars in their fields, exceptional classroom educators, and leaders of public interest initiatives that are shaping climate change and environmental law and policy in California, the U.S., Wang is a leading expert on environmental governance and the law and politics of China. and jurisdictions around the world.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

During my more than two decades of federal service, I learned many things about the function of government. The goal is to encourage distributed solar programs to reduce energy burden and ramp up a clean energy source critical to achieving climate goals and building community resilience.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2024

The planning process is supported by EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program, which offers a unique opportunity to help state and local governments develop strategies to reduce harmful pollution and address environmental justice concerns, while building the infrastructure, industry, and competitive economy for a clean energy future.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The Wayne County Commissioners , Sustainable Energy Education & Development Support (SEEDS) and the Clean Energy Co-op Inc. The solar project was led by the Clean Energy Co-op and nominated by SEEDS for the award. The Clean Energy Co-op Inc.

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Cresforum

AUGUST 8, 2023

The educational event included a fireside chat as well as a panel discussion—providing congressional staff with insight into ongoing federal support available to the private sector, existing oversight efforts, as well as potential for additional oversight. We support U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 3, 2024

He will also discuss the NETL’s Direct Air Capture Center on its Pittsburgh campus, a recent initiative by the federal government to support the development of carbon capture. The webinar is approved for Continuing Legal Education in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. reduce its carbon dioxide (CO2) atmospheric levels.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 30, 2022

He has spent his career championing environmental issues like clean air and water, advocating for a transition away from fossil fuels, and promoting clean energy solutions such as energy efficiency, wind, solar and geothermal. Joe is a sought after environmental voice and leader across the state and the region.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2023

Now is the time for our legislators to bolster that progress, particularly given that Pennsylvania lags behind other states in offering incentives for energy and emissions reductions, and our building codes do not include the most updated standards for energy efficiency.

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Enviromental Defense

AUGUST 1, 2023

links Ontario residents to information about government programs that offer financial incentives for residential retrofits. The federal government has promised to deliver 100 per cent clean power across Canada by 2050. The federal government must stop Ontario and other provinces from building new gas infrastructure.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 10, 2021

Erie 2030 District results were presented by Green Building Alliance , a Western Pennsylvania nonprofit that facilitates both the Erie 2030 District and the Pittsburgh 2030 District , at a virtual event on August 10 attended by Erie property and building owners, facility managers, and nonprofit, government and community leaders.

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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.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

Climate Envoy Kerry: No Rolling Back Clean Energy Transition PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- Inquirer: 100 Days: A Look At Shapiro’s ‘Common Ground’ Approach To Governing One Of The Nation’s Most Politically Divided States -- Post-Gazette Guest Essay: Pennsylvania’s House Takeover - A Tale Of Two Speakers - By Fmr Rep.

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Law and Environment

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Yesterday, Massachusetts Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer issued a report detailing how “to implement the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s whole-of-government approach to addressing the climate crisis.” Economic Development Develop and implement a comprehensive clean energy and climate economic development plan.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Here are ten things to know about climate change in Pennsylvania, and tools from DEP to take action whether you’re a government official, business owner, farmer, community or environmental group, educator and students, media organization, or concerned resident. Clean energy is the fastest growing energy job sector in Pennsylvania.

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Physics World

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Those findings might surprise physicists, who will be aware that the energy density of nuclear fission is so high that just a fingertip of uranium has an energy equivalent of 5000 barrels of oil. In it, we emphasize that nuclear is not only a low-carbon source of energy, but is also widely available, scalable and deployable.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 26, 2024

The letter states, in part: "Appalachian communities are home to rich assets — including our land, water, heritage, and people — and many of our organizations and local governments are working to leverage these assets as we diversify and strengthen our local economies." million for Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE).

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Law and Environment

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Funding to state and local governments to procure electric or low emissions ferries. The buildout will be done by awarding grants to states, local governments, and public authorities with transportation functions, among other entities. Electric Vehicle Charging / Fueling Infrastructure. million to $4 million. Electric Ferry Program.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2024

Here are 94 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us.

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Breezometer

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

And while progress has been made, the fight for clean air is not yet over. As Founder and Director of Clean Air in London, Simon pressured city and federal governments for nearly a decade and managed to get the U.K. government to provide the official figures on premature deaths caused by air pollution.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 27, 2021

of Agriculture Reminder: Still Time To Apply For REAP Farm Conservation Tax Credits PA Treasury: Agri-Link Low-Interest Loan Program Supports Agricultural Best Management Practices Lancaster Clean Water Partners To Begin Accepting Applications For Clean Water Implementation Grants On Jan.

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Frontiers

DECEMBER 15, 2021

All thought leaders in their fields, they outlined transformational approaches to stopping greenhouse gas emissions, revolutionizing our education system, and preserving biodiversity. Prof David Christian argued for an education revolution through teaching Big History – a wide-angle approach to history covering 4.5

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 9, 2022

Here are 30 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Thank you for your leadership! -- Sen. Million In Grants; $1.4

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Cresforum

MARCH 10, 2022

In the Unites States’ march to transition to clean energy and reduce greenhouse gasses, resilience may be the most important word to summarize 2021. Nine months after the pandemic first upended lives and the economy, the market fundamentals for clean energy looked unstoppable. percent and energy use rebounded by only 4.3

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 22, 2022

The vast majority have benefited from a dramatic reduction in electric bills and are even using solar to enhance STEM education, workforce development, and promote healthier communities. We’re also seeing many individuals passionate about clean energy serving as a spark for going solar at schools where they work.

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 24, 2022

We need to rapidly transition financial support away from fossil fuels and towards the clean energy transition” said Alan Andrews, Ecojustice climate program director. We educate and empower Canadians on how to engage constructively with their pension funds. . For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact: .

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A Greener Life

MAY 12, 2023

When heatwaves disrupt our children’s education, it is time to demand climate action. I was a member of the team that wrote the latest climate report released by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ( IPCC ) in March 2023, which was endorsed by 195 governments including India.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Here are 71 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Here are 120 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Thank you for your leadership! -- We Remember Sept.

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Cresforum

OCTOBER 28, 2021

government in reducing greenhouse gas emissions around the world is to make strategic investments in research and development (R&D), such as those included in the Energy Act of 2020 , which serves as a strong foundation to an all-of-the-above approach: renewables, nuclear, fuel and energy efficiency, hydrogen, electrification (i.e.,

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The recipients of the 31st Environmental Partnership Awards are-- -- Alliance Landfill – Waste Management, Lackawanna County , for their outreach and educational programs designed to support lifelong learning in the community. The Alliance conducts tours, environmental education programs, and presentations for the community and school groups.

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