Legal Planet

MAY 19, 2023

That statute authorizes the state’s oil and gas supervisor–rebranded in recent years as the Department of Conservation’s more benign-sounding Geologic Energy Management Division–to permit drilling of new oil and gas wells and to use fracking technology in the operation of existing wells.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 22, 2023

That means they are a conservative estimate of how much extreme weather costs the United States each year.” Disinformation dulls urgency Climate change denial and skepticism is a key feature of the deep political divide in this nation, fueled by long-running and coordinated campaigns of disinformation , often funded by fossil fuel interests.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

-- Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 Of Environmental Professionals Now Accepting Applications For College Scholarship Program [PaEN] -- MCall: Can Dogs Be Used To Combat Spotted Lanternfly?

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Legal Planet

APRIL 21, 2023

City of Berkeley , addressing whether the federal Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) invalidates a Berkeley municipal ordinance specifying when natural-gas infrastructure can be extended into new buildings. The California Restaurant Association (CRA) sued Berkeley, based in part on the federal Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA).

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Oil and Gas Regulation One of the big success stories of 2022 was the end-of-session passage of SB 1137 (Gonzalez) , which established a 3,200-foot buffer zone between new oil and gas wells and sensitive receptors like schools, homes, and hospitals. Newsom vetoed an end-of-session gut-and-amend by Sen.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

million In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- Inquirer - Frank Kummer: $35 Million In Delaware River Watershed Conservation Projects Funded -- WHYY: Philly’s FDR Park Gets Federal Grant For Stream And Wetland Restoration -- Bay Journal - Karl Blankenship: What’s Next For The Chesapeake Bay? 15 [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Loyalsock Twp.

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Circle of Blue

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Indiana regulates the underground storage of carbon dioxide. Navigator responds that it has complied with state regulations, which require the company to notify landowners in the pipeline’s path and consider citizen safety when routing the project. The company is seeking powers of eminent domain from state regulators.

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Acoel

APRIL 24, 2023

Burning gas and other fossil fuels in homes and businesses is one of the top 5 sources of climate pollution in the U.S. New York City is taking another approach: instead of regulating the efficiency of appliances, it sets indoor air quality standards for fuels burned in new buildings that make burning fossil fuels impracticable.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 28, 2023

“Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day August 30; September 18, 19, 20; Oct. Allegheny County -- WTAE: 4.0 Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day August 30; September 18, 19, 20; Oct. Allegheny County -- WTAE: 4.0 Allegheny County -- WTAE: 4.0

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Ocean Conservancy

AUGUST 9, 2023

A rapid transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is critical to addressing the climate crisis and minimizing further impacts on marine ecosystems and coastal communities. Please try again or contact 1.888.780.6763 Enter Your Email.loading Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 3, 2023

The April 3 PA Environment Digest is now available. PA Trout Unlimited Additional Tools-- Click Here to sign up to receive the Weekly Digest directly by email PA Environment Digest Twitter Feed : Update on PA environmental issues.

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Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Conservation Clean Energy 90

Law Columbia

MAY 28, 2021

This week’s advancements offer two new models for local governments looking to require or promote building electrification: air pollution and land use regulation. Under WA-26, buildings built with fossil fuels will receive special permits that expire in 2030, while buildings built without them (i.e.,

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 18, 2024

They recommend that state regulators not approve any new gas plants “except in the extremely limited cases when there are no viable clean energy solutions for grid reliability,” and that no new gas plants should be approved in environmental justice communities. Reprinted from the Kleinman Center website.)

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Ocean Conservancy

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The ocean has already absorbed 90% of the heat trapped by greenhouse gases and 26% of the carbon dioxide emitted by humans burning fossil fuels. Please try again or contact 1.888.780.6763 Enter Your Email.loading Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. appeared first on Ocean Conservancy.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 31, 2021

-- Ed Wytovich Discusses Catawissa Creek's Unique Potential, Threats It Faces, What's Needed [PaEN] -- Clearfield Conservation District, Trout Unlimited, DEP Potts Run Passive Mine Drainage Treatment - Video -- Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy Announces 2021 Environmental Award Winners; Nov. Messiah University [PaEN] -- Gov.

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Conservation Fossil Fuels Recycling Climate Change 64

Law Columbia

JUNE 22, 2021

Circuit ruled in favor of the Environmental Defense Fund in its challenge to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s decision making on the Spire Pipeline, holding that FERC requires more than private, self-dealing contracts to find public need to build fossil fuel pipelines. In its policy revision inquiry docket, Docket No.

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Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Regulations 2021 75

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 16, 2023

15 Take Five Fridays With Pam, PA Parks & Forests Foundation [PaEN] -- Bucks County Herald: Heritage Conservancy Brings Wildlife Tracking, Tree Guardianship To Bristol Twp. Haddock -- EPA/DOE Award DEP $44.4 Residents Concerned About Proposed Solar Energy Facility -- LehighValleyNews: With $4.6 Keystone Goldwater Conference Feb.

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Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Recycling Politics 101

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The Governor approved a notable slate of climate legislation with a package that includes more stringent greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets and measures designed to reduce the state’s reliance on fossil fuels. Lawmakers have accordingly sought ways to conserve water, particularly in urban areas. Clean Energy.

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Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

As one of the world’s top funders of fossil fuels, taking over HSBC’s Canadian operations, at a time when its parent company was already taking concrete action to lower its financed emissions, is a significant step backwards on climate. RBC doesn’t, and that’s why I’m calling on Minister Freeland to kill the deal.”

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Fossil Fuels Paris Agreement Climate Change Government 53

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2023

All elected officials, regulators, staffers, members of the press, and members of the public are invited to attend. “We can use existing technologies to harness, store, and transmit energy from wind, water, and solar sources to ensure reliable electricity, heat supplies, and energy security." Click Here to register for this free event.

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Technology Technology Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels 55

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2023

The March 20 PA Environment Digest is now available. PA Trout Unlimited Additional Tools-- Click Here to sign up to receive the Weekly Digest directly by email PA Environment Digest Twitter Feed : Update on PA environmental issues.

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Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Waste Conservation 78

Ocean Conservancy

MARCH 2, 2022

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Ocean Fossil Fuels Climate Change Conservation 64

PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2024

You’ll also get notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations. This is the only way you can get notified of when oil and gas-related permits are submitted to DEP. Click Here to sign up for DEP’s eNOTICE today !

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 18, 2023

House holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated: House Budget Hearing Schedule - March 20, 21, 22 Senate holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated Senate Budget Hearing Schedule - March 20, 21, 22 TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Hearings Start March 21 For DCNR, DEP, Agriculture FY 2023-24 Budget (..)

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Greenbuilding Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Other countries charge tourist fees including using some or all of the proceeds on environmental matters, from Bhutan’s $200 per day per tourist to fund the gross happiness index, to the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador’s $100 per visitor entrance fee to fund infrastructure and conservation.

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Coastal Erosion Fossil Fuels Climate Change Greenhouse 52

Law Columbia

MARCH 21, 2022

As cryptocurrency has increased in popularity and cryptocurrency mining facilities have expanded their energy consumption, some fossil fuel power plants in New York have ramped up energy generation to provide behind-the-meter power to cryptocurrency miners. By Jacob Elkin. The white paper was written by Climate Law Fellow Jacob Elkin.

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Fossil Fuels Electricity Law Climate Change 52

Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 1, 2022

They also insist that the results of an independent risk assessment of the release must be made public before further steps are taken to develop the regulations. . The federal government has been developing regulations that would allow the release of “treated” tailings water in the Athabasca. The letter is available here.

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Law Columbia

JULY 7, 2021

Energy Policy & Conservation Act (“EPCA”). Does the phrase “local regulation… concerning the energy conservation [or] energy use” capture a huge range of policies that effectively, but indirectly, preclude the use of an energy type, no matter how far from direct energy “standards” they may be? Constitution.

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Natural Gas Law Government Regulations 98

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 3, 2023

Homer City based its decision on several factors including the low price of natural gas, a dramatic spike in the cost of its ongoing coal supply, unseasonably warm winters and increasingly stringent environmental regulations.

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Natural Gas 2028 Fossil Fuels Electricity 98

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Dividing up connected wetland complexes undercuts the intent of wetlands protection and the spirit of the Chapter 105 regulations,” said Alexander Jackson, PhD., Transco indicates that part of this complex will suffer permanent impacts. Executive Director of the Brodhead Watershed Association. Click Here for a copy of the comments.

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Natural Gas Conservation Fossil Fuels Air Pollution 52

Legal Planet

MARCH 21, 2024

Conservative groups have claimed since then that virtually every government regulation raises a major question. None of these apply to the new car rule: The new rule is based on a legal provision that EPA has applied for decades to regulate cars, rather than an obscure and rarely used legal provision. Download as PDF

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2023

6:00 to 9:00 p.m. -- French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust: June 11 - French Creek Iron Tour - Cycling For Open Space. Million To Delaware Estuary Program, Including Support For Mussel Hatchery At Philadelphia's Bartram's Gardens [PaEN] -- Dept. Stroud Preserve, West Chester.

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 31, 2023

Fossil gas, which is used for heating, electricity, and industrial processes, is responsible for one third of Ontario’s greenhouse gas emissions and is harmful to human health. It’s not natural, safe, or clean. Now is a critical time to take action and stop these and future gas plant expansions.

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Greenbuilding Law

JUNE 18, 2023

These young Montanans assert that, by supporting a fossil fuel driven energy system that causes and contributes to the climate crisis, Montana is violating their explicit constitutional rights to a “clean and healthful environment”; to seek safety, health, and happiness; and to individual dignity and equal protection of the law.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

Lobbyists Help Craft Slew Of Anti-Protest Fossil Fuel Bills [PA Bills Introduced] -- Inquirer: 14-Year-Old Boy Charged With Killing Of West Philly Rec Center Employee Want to have a positive impact on issues like this?

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

2023 Watershed Forestry Summit In Altoona [PaEN] -- Inquirer: These Philly High School Kids Are Trying To Clean The Schuylkill River - With Mussels -- Western PA Conservancy Hosts April 18 Webinar On Helping Elk Creek Thrive In Erie County [PaEN] -- PA Society For Ornithology Third Annual Breeding Bird Blitz For Conservation June 9-19, Sign Up Now!

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 15, 2023

Commission Office, 1601 Elmerton Ave., Harrisburg. Commission Office, 1601 Elmerton Ave., Harrisburg.

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