PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Uncontrolled Venting Of Shale Gas Well At 2:02 a.m. on August 28, 2023 , DEP received an emergency notification of an uncontrolled venting of natural gas from shale gas well 9H at the Repsol Oil and Gas USA LLC Cummings Lumber well pad in Troy Township, Bradford County. Read more here.

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Natural Gas 2023 Waste 2020 119

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2024

Elevated conductivity levels were found in fluids outside of secondary containment in a truck off-loading area where an unknown quantity of fluid was spilled, the owner is pursuing an Act 2 Land Recycling Program cleanup. Read more here. Comitta, Sen. Santarsiero, Rep. Friel-Otten, Rep. Abney Introduce Gov.

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2024 Waste 2014 Recycling 115

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2023

The following DEP notices were published in the April 1 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Blackhill Energy, LLC - Kingsley E 6H Well Site: DEP received Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with drilling wastewater in Springfield Twp., Bradford County. (

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Natural Gas Waste Regulations Fossil Fuels 94

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

23 - 24 In Pike County; 60th Anniversary Of Site Dedication [PaEN] -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Pittsburgh Ranks Among 10 Best Small Cities For Outdoor Enthusiasts -- PA Solar Center To Honor 10 Organizations For Their Solar Energy Leadership In Chester County On Sept. 26 to Sept. 15 [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Loyalsock Twp.

Conservation 111

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Climate Change 111

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2024

Emergency crews found a natural gas well and propane at the scene. DEP has so far confirmed there were two unregistered conventional oil or gas wells close to the home. Shale Gas Driller Withdraws 1.8 Read more here. The nearest registered conventional well to the home was more than 2,500 feet away.

2024 111

2024 Natural Gas 2022 Recycling 111

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2021

Billion In Revenue From State Forest Drilling Unconstitutionally Transferred From Oil & Gas Lease Fund [PaEN] -- Natural Gas, Hazardous Liquids Pipelines Are NOT Required To Carry Insurance Or Show They Can Pay For Damages If They Explode, Leak Or Kill Someone [PaEN] -- Senate Environmental Committee: Meets Aug.

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Fossil Fuels Conservation Waste Natural Gas 64

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2023

The following DEP notices were published in the March 18 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Chesapeake Appalachia LLC - BRA 1HC Pad: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with drilling wastewater in Asylum Twp., Bradford County. ( Tioga County. (

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Waste Fossil Fuels Regulations 52

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

A recent National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) study shows that it would take less than 1 percent of the land in the Lower 48—that’s an area comparable to or even smaller than the fossil fuel industry’s current footprint. Rooftop solar deployment, meanwhile, doesn’t require any land. times current levels by 2035.

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Electricity Fossil Fuels Solar Power 2030 351

Environmental Progress

JULY 3, 2023

Worse than that, it might end up misdirecting the world’s clean energy efforts into dirtier than appreciated energy technologies because of the country’s ongoing dependence on coal-fired energy. China’s dirty fuel advantage Paul Basore and David Feldman, Solar Photovoltaics: Supply Chain Deep Dive Assessment, U.S.

Electricity 140

Electricity Fossil Fuels Government Carbon Emissions 140

Legal Planet

MARCH 18, 2024

We’re in a race for lithium, copper, cobalt, nickel, and other critical minerals needed to move away from fossil fuels. An offshore wind plant requires 9 times the mineral resources of a natural gas-fired power plant. China Clean Energy Research Center, or CERC. In a way, you do have to choose.

Paris Agreement 217

Paris Agreement Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Technology 217

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

17 RiverWatch Video Report -- TribLive: Westmoreland Commissions Asked To Oppose Underground Coal Mine. Billion Endowment -- New Planet Philadelphia Radio Program Feb. Shapiro Will Not Execute Any Inmates While He Is In Office, Calls For Repeal -- TribLive: Sen.

Natural Gas 111

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2023 Clean Energy 111

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

15 Online Discussion - Rethinking Our Connection To Fossil Fuels [PaEN] -- PA Resources Council To Host Free Statewide Recycling Webinar Nov. 15 To Celebrate America Recycles Day [PaEN] -- PA Solar Center Webinar Nov. 15 To Celebrate America Recycles Day [PaEN] -- PA Solar Center Webinar Nov.

Natural Gas 82

Natural Gas Recycling Conservation Waste 82

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

Natural Gas 49

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Conservation 2023 49

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Shapiro Must Acknowledge Health Risks Of Natural Gas Development And Take Meaningful Action To Protect The Public [PaEN] -- Physicians For Social Responsibility PA: Gov. 15 To Celebrate America Recycles Day [PaEN] -- CleanScapes Hosts Nov. 15 To Celebrate America Recycles Day [PaEN] -- CleanScapes Hosts Nov.

Conservation 109

Conservation Natural Gas Recycling Electricity 109

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.

Natural Gas 95

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Recycling Conservation 95

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Gas Rate Hikes -- Peoples Gas: Seeks Base Rate Changes To Support Pipeline Modernization Program -- Times Leader Guest Essay: Powering Up Consumer Savings With Natural Gas - By Gas & Oil Association Of West Virginia [Forgot About 2021-22 Price Spikes Already ? 9 Meeting [PaEN] -- DEP Sets Feb.

Endangered Species Act 84

Endangered Species Act Natural Gas 2024 2023 84

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

One of the objectives of the Senate hearings is to build support for legislation like Senate Bill 284 (Yaw-R-Lycoming) that would impose extra bonding requirements on solar, wind, biomass, coal waste, other renewable energy projects as well as makers of energy efficiency products, research and development facilities and high-efficiency locomotives.

Renewable Energy 75

Renewable Energy Recycling Fossil Fuels Natural Gas 75

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 27, 2023

Of Health, Pitt Study Of Natural Gas Development Health Impacts -- Inquirer - Will Bunch: Does Anyone Care About The Study Linking PA Natural Gas Development To Cancer In Kids? 24-26 In Altoona [PaEN] -- Federal Office Of Surface Mining Provides $100,000 Grant To Schuylkill Headwaters Assn.

Conservation 97

Conservation Natural Gas Recycling Ozone 97

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Volunteers Win National Awards Help Wanted -- EPA Region 3: 2024 Internship Opportunities Upcoming Events -- Warren Times: Audubon Nature Center First Friday Program Features Ralph B. 1 - Efforts To Reduce Natural Gas Emissions: Lessons From Pennsylvania , 4:00 p.m. Simpson, Birdwatcher, Collector On Dec. 12 -- DEP Sets Jan.

Natural Gas 81

Natural Gas 2024 Conservation 2023 81

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 27, 2023

Annual Symposium To Focus On Electric Power Transformation - Energy, Environment, Policy & Technology Sept. 26-27 In Pittsburgh [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension, Audubon Society Of Western PA Host Oct.

Natural Gas 71

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Ozone Conservation 71

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, (..)

Conservation 105

Conservation Earth Day Natural Gas Climate Change 105

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

Leib, Pittsburgh -- PA Capital-Star: Environmentalists, Advocates Urge Shapiro To Stay The Course On RGGI Carbon Pollution Reduction Plan -- Scranton Times Editorial: Carbon Pollution Reduction Plan Serves Economy, Environment [RGGI] -- TribLive: Pittsburgh To Get $1.5

Conservation 111

Conservation Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Earth Day 111

Enviromental Defense

MAY 31, 2022

Cut current methane levels in half and implement a methane performance standard for Ontario’s natural gas. Transition as quickly as possible to a fully clean energy supply while maintaining reliability and affordability, including by banning new natural gas plants, and phasing out our reliance on gas for baseload power. .

Climate Change 98

Climate Change Politics 2022 2030 98

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2024

Allegheny County; Private Gas Well, Propane Found And Secured -- Post-Gazette: 2 Killed In An ‘Absolutely Extreme’ Home Explosion In Crescent Twp., Allegheny County; Private Gas Well, Propane Found And Secured -- Post-Gazette: 2 Killed In An ‘Absolutely Extreme’ Home Explosion In Crescent Twp.,

Natural Gas 87

Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 2024 87

PA Environment Daily

JULY 30, 2022

Wolf Announces Evaluation Of How DEP Regulates Conventional Oil & Gas Drilling & The Industry’s Compliance With Environmental Safeguards [PaEN] -- 16 Oil & Gas Facility Spill, Soil, Water Contamination Cleanups Under Act 2 Land Recycling Program During July [PaEN] -- Appalachian Voices: Bipartisan STREAM Act Passes U.S.

Natural Gas 64

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Ozone 2005 64

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

Envirothon Team Get Hands-On Science Lessons In Canoes -- National Energy Technology Laboratory: Winners In Western PA, West Virginia Science Bowl Competed In National Science Bowl -- PA Solar Center Honors 5 Western PA Organizations Who Have Gone Solar [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Eagle On The Mend Through Ashkar Students’ Efforts -- Reading Eagle: (..)

Conservation 84

Conservation Waste 2024 Clean Energy 84

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2022

Nancy Guenst (D-Montgomery), U.S. Army Veteran & Rep. Webster (D-Montgomery), U.S.

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Conservation Recycling Natural Gas Clean Energy 64

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

Natural Gas 64

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Conservation Electricity 64

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ? 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ? 1 Virtual Stakeholders Meeting On Distributed Energy Resources Participation In Wholesale Electricity Markets [PaEN] -- Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Hosts 10 Winter Artisan Workshops Starting Feb.

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2024 Renewable Energy Natural Gas Waste 62

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.

Conservation 105

Conservation Natural Gas 2024 Waste 105

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

Awaits Zoning Approval -- PA Capital-Star Guest Essay: Time For Pennsylvania To Speed Up Transition To Clean Energy - By PennEnvironment -- Broad+Liberty Guest Essay: Pennsylvania Are Better Off For Having More Electricity Options - By John Hanger, Former DEP Secretary, PUC Commissioner -- DEP Awards $39.6 Received $6.19 Received $6.19

Conservation 109

Conservation Natural Gas Recycling 2023 109

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

23 Webinar On Solar Energy For Municipalities And Water Authorities [PaEN] -- WHYY - Susan Phillips: An Artist Who Grew Up On The Streets Of Philadelphia Returns With An ‘Optimistic’ Climate Exhibit -- Natural Areas Association: Feb. 21 On Rheems Quarry Expansion -- PUC Invites Comments On Williams Natural Gas Pipeline Co.

Natural Gas 85

Natural Gas Recycling Climate Change Solar Power 85

Vermont Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

In recent years, states in New England and the mid-Atlantic region have made significant progress in reducing climate change-inducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the electricity generation sector. [1]. All fuel suppliers that deliver or import 10,000 metric tons or more of annual CO. emissions from the power sector. [3].

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Greenhouse 2015 2017 Regulations 40

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Proposal To Construct 2 Solar Energy Facilities To Provide Electricity To Compressor Stations In Columbia, Wyoming Counties [PaEN] -- PA Solar Center, Partners Host Feb. 23 Webinar On Solar Energy For Municipalities And Water Authorities [PaEN] -- Penn State Hosts Feb.

Conservation 110

Conservation Natural Gas Clean Energy 2024 110

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 22, 2023

20 Program On Catalyzing Economic Development In PA's Energy Communities At Westmoreland Community College [PaEN] -- PA Resources Council, Partners Expand Traveling Glass Recycling Bin Program To Pilot In Delaware County - Oct. 28 -- Warren Times: Audubon Community Nature Center ‘Investigators’ To Explore Water’s Journey Oct.

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Climate Change Clean Energy 2023 83

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Nov. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Nov. to 9:00 a.m. THURSDAY -- State Dept. We Do Not Trust Foxes To Guard Henhouses’ -- PennDOT To Open Next Round Of Federal Electric Vehicle Charging Application Period Dec. 11; Sets Nov.

Clean Energy 110

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Recycling Government 110

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 6, 2021

Billion Meant For Conservation -- DEP: Issues Air Quality Action Day Warning For Friday, Aug. ArtsQuest Center At Steel Stacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. 19 - Biodiversity Jam [PaEN] -- Governor’s Office: Publishes Latest Catalog Of Nonregulatory Documents [PaEN] -- PA Bulletin: Dept.

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Natural Gas Electricity Fossil Fuels Pollution Control 64