PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2023

Million Gallons/Day Environmental Defense Fund, Clean Air Council, Environmental Health Project Sponsor Ad Campaign To Finalize Strong EPA Oil & Gas Methane Emission Limits To Protect PA's Health & Climate Shell Petrochemical Plant Had 3-Hour Emergency Flaring Event To Burn Off Flammable Gases In Beaver County Allegheny County Health Dept.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The next General Assembly and Governor-elect Shapiro can improve the law by (1) strengthening the definition of "clean H2," (2) conditioning credit eligibility on a timely transition to clean H2, and (3) establishing state community protection and benefit standards. This is where Act 108's H2 hub tax credits come in.

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The Energy Law Blog

AUGUST 3, 2021

On June 29, 2021, the United States Supreme Court, in a 5-4 vote, held that a natural gas company’s right to condemn property for a pipeline under the Natural Gas Act includes the right to condemn state-owned property. In PennEast Pipeline Co. 1] 19-1039, 2021 WL 2653262 (U.S. 1] 19-1039, 2021 WL 2653262 (U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

By Zoe Read, WHYY, with Jon Hurdle of NJ Spotlight contributing This article first appeared on WHYY.org September 9, 2022 -- The Delaware River Basin Commission on Thursday approved a three-year permit extension for a controversial project to build New Jersey’s first terminal for exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) along the Delaware River.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 13, 2023

On October 13, the US Department of Energy awarded two hydrogen hub projects that include Pennsylvania-- a natural gas-based Appalachian Hub in Western PA, West Virginia and Ohio and a Mid-Atlantic Hub in eastern PA, Delaware and New Jersey based on the use of renewable and nuclear energy to make the hydrogen.

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A Greener Life

MAY 28, 2023

A small town generating its own power, a city school equipping its rooftop with solar panels, and a company building solar water heaters that help to cut energy bills: small-scale initiatives across Argentina are showing the active role people can play in building a renewable energy-powered future.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 23, 2024

org Summary ExxonMobil is a fossil fuel company headquartered in Irving, Texas. It was founded in the 1870s as part of the Standard Oil group. Exxon (formerly Standard Oil Company of New Jersey) and Mobil (formerly Standard Oil Company of New York) were spun off in 1911 but merged again in 1999. and Chevron Corp CVX.N

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Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

prosecutors say an Israeli private investigator used hackers to steal emails from climate activists who were campaigning against American energy giant Exxon Mobil Corp. Corporation ExxonMobil Image Image Products Crude oil, Oil products, Natural gas, Petrochemicals, Power generation Exxon Knew Protest - Photo credit 350.org

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2022

On March 28, Republicans on the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee voted to report out bills containing a laundry list of things the natural gas industry has wanted for years and to kill the final regulations reducing carbon pollution from Pennsylvania’s power plants. Note: The U.S. Read more here.] [40

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 16, 2022

The Clean Hydrogen Hub will help make the transition away from carbon-based natural gas, but take advantage of much of the same infrastructure. Pennsylvania is well-known for its bounty of natural resources and is an East Coast leader for natural gas production. Read more here.]

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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. State and Private Forestry Conservation Programs : a $1.5

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 9, 2022

The European Commission proposes replacing natural gas from any source in key sectors of its energy economy, dramatically expanding energy efficiency, renewables “instead of funding the fossil fuel industry elsewhere.” They want energy jobs in the EU.

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Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2030 Clean Energy 96

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

On September 1, The Center Square reported the state Department of Health is inviting citizens to file environmental health complaints related to natural gas development. Visit Health’s Oil and Natural Gas Production Health Concerns webpage for more information. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2024

“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. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. National- $3.53 National- $3.53

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 23, 2024

" 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. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

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Natural Gas 2030 2024 Conservation 96

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 20, 2024

“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. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. National- $3.08

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

1 [PaEN] -- Warren Times: Nature Knows Best - DCNR Grant Program Aims To Convert Lawns To Native Meadows, Aid Pollinators -- Susquehanna Greenway Partnership Awards Mini-Grants; New Grant Round Now Open [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grants Awarded, 2nd Application Round Announced -- PA Capital-Star: PA To Receive $47.3

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Westmoreland County -- The New Yorker Book Review: Searching For Unfamiliar Terrain In ‘The Nature Book’ By Tom Comitta -- Penn State Extension Hosting Series Of In-Person/Online Private Water Supply Education And Testing [PaEN] -- PA Dept. Pleasant Twp., Pleasant Twp.,

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 25, 2023

To Treat Mine Drainage In Schuylkill County [PaEN] -- DEP Accepting Applications For Small Business Advantage Grants For Energy Efficiency, Pollution Prevention, Natural Resource Conservation Projects -- DEP PA Clean Water Academy: Releases Training On Guiding Principles Of Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration -- Warren Times: Northwest PA Woodland Assn.

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Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Recycling Conservation 80

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 30, 2024

“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. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 16, 2022

Key provisions include-- -- Clean Energy Investments: $30 billion for solar panels, wind turbines, batteries, geothermal plants and advanced nuclear reactors, including tax credits over 10 years. From urban cities and former fossil fuel sites to America’s abundant rural and farming communities, all stand to gain.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 23, 2023

StreamWatch Volunteer Training May 20 In Monroe County [PaEN] -- CBF: Proposed Settlement Of Lawsuit Against EPA For Failing To Hold Pennsylvania Accountable For Meeting Chesapeake Bay Water Pollution Reduction Goals Focuses On Actions In 7 PA Counties [PaEN] -- New State Health Plan Identifies Health Issues Related To Natural Resource Extraction, (..)

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

When hydrogen is produced from natural gas, there are additional upstream methane emission concerns – the same challenges we have from natural gas development today, where independent monitoring has demonstrated that leakage is occurring at rates much higher than projected. PEC wants Pennsylvania to lead.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2022

Below are examples of going the WRONG WAY on environmental and energy issues from last week’s articles and NewsClips-- -- The Epoch Times: Republicans Urge Gov. Wolf To Unleash PA’s Immense Natural Gas Reserves -- Guest Essay: Are We Nuts? American Energy Is Key To Undermining Putin’s War - Sen.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2022

But the big picture is this-- 99% of land remaining in the County could be leased for shale gas drilling, but that’s not enough, apparently. Local leaders who want to protect their natural resources, park lands and communities from the potential dangers of fracking should be able to do so without being penalized. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

According to estimates from the Natural Resources Defense Council, Pennsylvania has missed out on more than $1.67 Comitta called for hearings on the failure of the Commonwealth to invest in the state's clean energy infrastructure. Pennsylvania is a net energy exporter. We haven’t even given RGGI a chance.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2023

Forming Work Group On Climate/Clean Energy, Co-Chairs Announced In response to a question from Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming), Majority Chair of the Senate Environmental Committee, on DEP’s final regulation reducing carbon pollution from power plants consistent with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, Acting Secretary Negrin said Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 27, 2022

million in annual taxpayer subsidies to manufacturing and other businesses that use natural gas and hydrogen in their operations for at least 20 years. The bill also more than doubles the tax credit for using natural gas to make petrochemicals or fertilizer from natural gas. billion in state tax incentives.

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Law Columbia

MARCH 6, 2018

The federal district court for the Northern District of California denied Oakland’s and San Francisco’s motions to remand their climate change public nuisance lawsuits against five major fossil fuel producers to state court. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. Public Citizen, Inc. Trump , No. 1:17 -cv-00253 (D.D.C.

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Law Columbia

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Circuit Court of Appeals found that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) failed to adequately analyze the climate change and environmental justice impacts of two liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals on the Brownsville Shipping Channel in Texas and two pipelines that would carry LNG to one of the terminals.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2024

“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. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2023

LLC’s Nancy 13 Conventional Well Leaking Gas, Production Wastewater Since 2018; Citizen Complaint Finds ‘Bubbling’ Gas Well [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - May 20 [PaEN] -- Heinz Endowments Awards Nearly $11.1

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Natural Gas Renewable Energy Conservation Electricity 62

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

26 Webinar On Federal And State Financial Resources For Going Solar [PaEN] -- Senate Environmental Committee To Hold 2nd Joint Hearing With Ohio Legislature On Electric Grid Reliability Feb. 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ? 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ?

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 11, 2022

Think about this simple fact-- there is no limit on what the oil and gas industry can charge you for gasoline, diesel fuel or heating oil to heat your home and the spiking cost of natural gas is dramatically pushing up the cost of electricity for everyone because its price is determined on volatile foreign energy markets.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

15 [PaEN] -- Trout Unlimited: Bipartisan Abandoned Mine Cleanup 'Good Samaritan' Bill Reported Unanimously From US Senate Committee [PaEN] -- The Energy Age Blog - Bob Donnan: Massive Methane Emissions From Coal Mining Detected From Space -- Wilkes-Barre Times: Knox Mine Disaster Documentary To Be Shown At King’s College Jan.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 2022

The Shared Vision, released as a guide for candidates as elections for governor and the state legislature draw closer, includes recommendations on issues ranging from clean water, clean energy, labor, open space, land use, democracy, and environmental education.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2022

Pennsylvania is squarely in the middle of a national debate over “unleashing” our considerable reserves of natural gas to help supply the parts of Europe now dependent on natural gas from Russia. And natural gas is the most valuable commodity Russia has – for now.” And they meant all natural gas imports.

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