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.

Conservation 92

Conservation Air Pollution Climate Change Renewable Energy 92

HumanNature

MARCH 8, 2024

Written by Bella Conrad The Colorado State University Zero Waste Team held its first student-led presentation of the year on February 1 to discuss how ranchers and scientists can collaborate to conserve rangelands. The virtual fence is an electrical boundary for cows and other cattle that allows for better rotational grazing in farmlands.

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Waste Conservation Climate Change Electricity 52

A Greener Life

JUNE 27, 2022

In March, start-up BasiGo became the first company to launch an electric passenger bus in Kenya. We selected BYD because they are the largest manufacturer of electric buses globally and they are known for battery technology that is state-of-the-art,” BasiGo co-founder and CEO Jit Bhattacharya told China Dialogue. “We Policy direction.

Electricity 97

Electricity Greenhouse 2030 2020 97

A Greener Life

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Ahead of COP26, the UK government has signalled its support for climate action by announcing a £265 million renewables support scheme. . The Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme is the preferred government method to incentivise investment in renewables and other low-carbon energy technologies. By Anders Lorenzen.

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Government Renewable Energy Solar Power Technology 98

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2024

An important part of the solar development process is connecting a newly installed solar system into the appropriate electrical grid, commonly referred to as “interconnection.” Contact Matt Mahoney, Director of Government Affairs, at matt@pasolarcenter.org to learn more.

Electricity 94

Electricity Renewable Energy Recycling 2024 94

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.

Conservation 109

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Climate Change 109

Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 21, 2022

This regulation will help Canadians escape high gas prices by getting behind the wheel of an affordable electric car. While automakers talk a good game about the electric transition, we know that this is the only policy strong enough to break manufacturers’ gasoline vehicle production bias and ensure we meet our sales targets.

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Regulations Government Electricity Climate Change 86

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provided an historic investment of nearly $20 billion in agricultural conservation funding focused specifically on climate change. Conservation buffer in bloom at Vilicus Farms. Other means of managing weather risk are, like crop insurance premiums, funded by the federal government.

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Climate Change Conservation 2022 Natural Resources 113

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

On February 21, the PJM Interconnection and three other regional electric grid operators made a series of 14 recommendations to overcome vulnerabilities in natural gas infrastructure operations to improve electric grid reliability and gas-electric coordination, especially during adverse weather conditions.

Natural Gas 70

Natural Gas Electricity Regulations 2024 70

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Photo credit: Mark Anson On August 31, the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced the availability of $65 million for the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. CIGs bring a wide range of partners to the table to support innovation.

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Conservation 2018 Natural Resources 2023 97

Clean Energy Law

JULY 16, 2019

EPA’s electric power sector proposal follows nearly ten years of litigation filed by environmental non-governmental organizations (eNGOs) and resulting court-ordered EPA rulemaking. EPA therefore concluded that the electric power industry overall is financially stable, pointing to diversified fuel sources and vertical integration.

Electricity 130

Electricity Toxic Substances Control Act Regulations 2015 130

Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Among the long list of grievances Ontarians already have, we can now add a number of others to the list: The Ontario government politicized the highway planning process and prioritized projects such as Highway 413 and the Bradford Bypass over the recommendations made by ministry staff.

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Government Climate Change 2014 Electricity 82

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

Here are 68 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. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

Conservation 105

Conservation Natural Gas Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels 105

Edouard Stenger

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) , renewable energy sources are to become the first electricity source by 2025, surpassing dirty coal. Solar and wind are also due to cover most if not all of global electricity demand growth in the meantime. Good news everyone !

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2025 Electricity Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions 52

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Here are 50 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. 23; Transportation- Feb.

Conservation 105

Conservation Natural Gas Clean Energy Air Pollution 105

PA Environment Daily

JULY 30, 2023

Here are 87 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.

Conservation 66

Conservation Natural Gas Climate Change Waste 66

Legal Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Even so, it compares favorably with the national governments in places like the U.S. The EIA reports that: “Fossil fuel sources accounted for about 69% of South Korea’s electricity generation in 2019, and the share of nuclear power accounted for 25%. What is South Korea doing to cut its emissions? and Australia.

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Climate Change Fossil Fuels Paris Agreement 2030 231

Enviromental Defense

JANUARY 9, 2023

Ontario government served with legal notice over carving up greenbelt lands. Changes to Hamilton’s official plan are the latest in a series of moves by the provincial government to push sprawl development into farmland, woodland, and wetlands.

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Government Law Sustainable Development Conservation 62

Legal Planet

JUNE 2, 2022

In sharp contrast with their American counterparts, British conservatives remain firmly behind the Paris Agreement and supportive of cap-and-trade. In another respect, though, there’s more similarity: in both countries, subnational governments play a key role in climate policy. Regional governments.

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2030 Paris Agreement 2028 Renewable Energy 183

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 26, 2024

For the rural communities living in or near national parks, electricity was a commodity. Soon after, García put her experience and her education into action, joining a consultant group that helped the Colombian government evaluate what policies could support the large-scale deployment of renewables for the country.

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Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Electricity 276

A Greener Life

OCTOBER 12, 2021

With just weeks to go before COP26 kicks off, all eyes are on the British hosts and the Conservative government and its leader Boris Johnson. In addition, the UK government is also supporting a new oil project in the North Sea and considering a new coal mine in Cumbria which could still go ahead. By Anders Lorenzen.

Climate Change 98

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Conservation Government 98

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Rate design has been a site of experimentation and contestation since the earliest days of electricity provisioning. In the earliest days of electricity provisioning, fixed charges were common in residential rates due to the limits of metering technology. Regulators and policymakers began to reevaluate their approach to rate design.

Electricity 179

Electricity Regulations 2017 Technology 179

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 29, 2024

18-20 In WV Registration Open For Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council Level 1 Certification Training Beginning July 30 Join Master Watershed Stewards In Lancaster County For June 13 Waterways On Wheels Bike Tour A Dozen Nonprofit, Agency, Municipal Environmental Experts Team Up To Tackle Stormwater Runoff In The Lake Erie Watershed Dept. /DEP

Conservation 95

Conservation 2024 Electricity Earth Day 95

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2022

On May 31, Duquesne Light Company announced a new lineup of electric vehicle (EV) charging and fleet electrification programs to help local organizations save time and money on installing EV charging and transitioning to an electric fleet. In 2020, DLC installed the DCFC stations for Port Authority’s first two electric buses. “As

Electricity 52

Electricity Air Pollution Greenhouse Carbon Emissions 52

Law and Environment

JANUARY 27, 2022

After all, no less a group of environmental radicals than the Edison Electric Institute has filed a brief in support of EPA’s authority to regulate GHGs. It’s difficult to call this Court conservative. Fundamentally, this Court is simply anti-government, almost to the point of seeming like a bunch of anarchists.

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Clean Air Act Carbon Emissions Regulations Greenhouse 240

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Here are 41 new articles by local news media and in the PA Environment Digest last week 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!

Conservation 64

Conservation Natural Gas Clean Energy Climate Change 64

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Here are 73 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. 1 Webinar, 8 In-Person Stakeholder Sessions Beginning Oct.

Conservation 64

Conservation Natural Gas Clean Water Act Electricity 64

E2 Law Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Governor Kathy Hochul’s Executive Budget proposal (the Transportation, Economic Development, and Environmental Conservation budget bill (A.8808/S.8308)) The RAPID Act would require ORES to promulgate regulations and adopt uniform permit terms and conditions for major electric transmission facilities within 18 months of the bill’s enactment.

Natural Gas 105

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Electricity Clean Energy 105

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 20, 2022

Finding ways to reduce energy costs is especially important now as the cost of natural gas and electricity increase in response to price spikes in international energy markets. One place to start learning how business owners can reduce energy costs is DEP’s Energy Conservation & Energy Efficiency Programs webpage.

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Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Government 85

Enviromental Defense

JUNE 3, 2022

We look forward to working with the government to tackle the environmental issues that are so critical to the future prosperity and security of Ontario residents,” said Tim Gray, executive director of Environmental Defence. “We

Conservation 52

Conservation Endangered Species Act Waste 2030 52

Enviromental Defense

JANUARY 19, 2023

Ontario recently announced it would contract new polluting gas plants to generate electricity for the province. This is outrageous, especially given that Ontario successfully phased out coal-fired power plants between 2005 and 2017 and brought down greenhouse gas emissions from the electricity sector by 93 per cent.

Electricity 92

Electricity 2030 2017 Regulations 92

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Here are 29 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.

Conservation 64

Conservation 2021 Waste Electricity 64

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Here are 41 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. Yaw’s Senate Bill 284.

Conservation 64

Conservation Electricity Radiation Natural Resources 64

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 15, 2022

Wolf’s 2019 Executive Order also established the PA GreenGov Council, which develops strategies to help state government reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The commonwealth is leading by example to ensure that energy conservation and sustainability are integrated into all state agency operations.”

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Government Climate Change 2019 Greenhouse 52

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 27, 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.

Conservation 64

Conservation Solar Power 2005 Waste 64

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Here are 26 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! -- ErieT: Fmr. Wolf: Calls On U.S.

Conservation 59

Conservation Electricity 2030 Natural Gas 59

Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Looking back, we noticed that MPP David Piccini, Ontario’s Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks, made some less than accurate claims about Ontario’s environmental record. Electric Vehicles. The statistic is correct, but is it due to the Ontario government’s policies? Let’s take a look. Not by a long shot.

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