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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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Farmers received billions of dollars from two of the largest federal agricultural conservation programs between 2017 and 2020, but only a small proportion of the money funded practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, according to a new report from the Environmental Working Group (EWG). .

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Department of Agriculture announced the availability of $65 million through two funding opportunities for new tools, approaches, practices and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands through the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Click Here for the complete announcement.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 19, 2023

On April 19, the Brandywine Conservancy is excited to launch a new Climate Resiliency Initiative to help local municipalities and landowners proactively address climate change in their communities. We're thankful for the expert guidance the Conservancy has provided in this endeavor.” President of Malvern Borough Council.

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Environmental News Bits

MARCH 22, 2023

Conservation on working lands provides many ecosystem services talked about frequently. Not covered as often is the carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emission reductions these practices provide. Download the report. Those include water quality and soil health improvement, wildlife habitat, and reduced operation cost.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

On September 15, The Conservation Innovation Fund , Ecosystem Services Market Consortium , and the Maryland & Virginia Milk Producer’s Cooperative Association were awarded $25 million by the U.S. USDA's vision for the Climate-Smart Commodities program moves the conservation finance field to new levels.

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Environmental Leader

JULY 1, 2022

The post 3M Has Cut its Greenhouse Gases by 71% Over Two Decades. It expects to be halfway there by 2030 and 80% of the way there by 2040. It will invest $1 billion over 20 years to meet those goals and improve its water efficiency and reduce waste. appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

On February 28, DEP Interim Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley told the House Appropriations Committee funding for DEP’s Oil and Gas Regulatory Program will be in the red by Fall and an “all sectors” greenhouse gas reduction program will not be recommended to implement the PA Climate Change Action Plan. It wasn't something that we're pushing.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

Of Environmental Professionals Now Accepting Applications For College Scholarship Program [PaEN] -- MCall: Can Dogs Be Used To Combat Spotted Lanternfly?

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Environmental News Bits

MARCH 3, 2022

Read the full story at Inside Climate News. Before the Supreme Court, red states and the coal industry invoked the “major questions” doctrine, arguing that the administration lacks authority from Congress to counter climate change. Read more →

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Real Climate

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

It is 33 years now since the IPCC in its first report in 1990 concluded that it is “certain” that greenhouse gas emissions from human activities “will enhance the greenhouse effect, resulting on average in an additional warming of the Earth’s surface.”

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 24, 2022

This loss of critical habitat has negative consequences for water quality, fish, and the production of greenhouse gases. While data show that effectively managing watershed land use at … Continue reading Conserving critical habitat in the face of climate change in Midwestern lakes by managing watershed land use.

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Scientific American

JULY 31, 2023

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

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Environmental Leader

JULY 15, 2022

The post Intel: Greenhouse Gases are Falling Even as it Expands Manufacturing Capacity appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. Since 2000, Intel Corporation has sought to be a global leader in emissions reductions, water preservation, and waste generation — or the ability to reuse or recycle waste.

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Environmental Leader

JULY 15, 2022

The post Intel: Greenhouse Gases are Falling Even as it Expands Manufacturing Capacity appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. Since 2000, Intel Corporation has sought to be a global leader in emissions reductions, water preservation, and waste generation — or the ability to reuse or recycle waste.

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The Energy Law Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Governor Edwards’ Climate Initiatives Task Force published the Louisiana Climate Initiatives Interim Report earlier this month, which outlines the process by which the Task Force plans to develop climate actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Louisiana. The Task Force is charged with making recommendations to achieve these goals.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Bean, REI Co-op, Orvis, Eddie Bauer [PaEN] -- DCNR: Since 2015 Green Energy, Sustainability Initiatives Will Save $30 Million, Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions By 5,110 Tons A Year [PaEN] -- CONSOL Energy Sets Goals Of Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions By 50% By 2026, Achieve Net Zero Emissions By 2040; Coal Mining Produces More GHG Emissions Than Natural (..)

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 30, 2023

Kate Moran Honored For Ocean Science And Planet Sustainability Leadership By Canada [PaEN] -- Warren Times: Steve Sorenson Takes Home PA Outdoor Writers Assn. 16 Update On DCNR, Bureau Of State Parks Land Management Program [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension: 5-Part Woodland Stewardship - Guided Engagement With Your Land Starting Sept.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

JANUARY 11, 2024

Farmers from across the country discussed firsthand how the IRA has provided much-needed, long-sought federal funding to bolster farmer-led conservation efforts. Conservation can bolster bottom-lines and support farm productivity while protecting and enhancing natural resources.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2022

The latest Pike County Conservation District newsletter includes an overview of wetlands conservation, an announcement of a new Environmental Resources for New Homeowners webpage and an Intern Help Wanted notice. May is Wetlands Month, so watch Pike Conservation District social media for lots more information.

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The Energy Law Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Governor Edwards’ Climate Initiatives Task Force published the Louisiana Climate Initiatives Interim Report earlier this month, which outlines the process by which the Task Force plans to develop climate actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Louisiana. The Task Force is charged with making recommendations to achieve these goals.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

The Chesapeake Conservancy and 13 partners have more than 30 farms lined up to put practices in place that will help address water quality issues and wildlife habitat concerns in Huntingdon, Centre, Clinton, Lycoming, Union and Snyder counties in the central part of the state. Other partners are contributing $11.5 million to the project.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2022

Department of Agriculture announced it is awarding $197 million for 41 locally led conservation projects through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program. The Chesapeake Conservancy and thirteen partners will work with NRCS to accelerate conservation improvements to work toward eventual delisting of the streams.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2022

On January 14, the Sand County Foundation, American Farmland Trust, The Heinz Endowments, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau and the Department of Agriculture announced Brubaker Farms is the 2021 recipient of the Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award. Applications were reviewed by an independent panel of agricultural and conservation leaders.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 23, 2022

On May 21, members of the Department of Environmental Protection Northwest Regional Office attended a workshop on nonpoint source pollution at Ekey’s Florist & Greenhouse in Warren County. The Warren County Conservation District should be commended for its continued work educating the community on important environmental issues.”

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Greenbuilding Law

APRIL 17, 2022

With legislation that became law last week, without the Governor’s signature, Maryland has enacted the most rigorous state law in the country reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and otherwise addressing ESG stewardship including climate change. only days from now). only days from now).

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Wolf: Proposed EPA Vehicle Fuel Economy Standards To Help Pennsylvanians Breathe Easier, Save Money -- New Conservative Energy Network Poll: 84% Support Govt.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2022

Fish & Wildlife Service Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize For Innovative Ways To Make Wildlife Conservation Relevant To All [PaEN] -- PG: Carnegie Museum Paleontologist Achieved Immortality Thanks To A Few Prehistoric Jaws Visit the PA Environment Digest website to learn more.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 29, 2021

DEP Chesapeake Bay Implementation: 7 Conservation Districts Awarded $2.98 Million In Conservation Excellence Grants; Juniata County Farm Wins Sustainability Award [PaEN] -- Interfaith Partners For The Chesapeake Bay: Hosting Faithful Green Leaders Online Training Starting Oct.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 12, 2021

On October 26, the Manada Conservancy will host a Plants Rule! Biological processes are important in reaching a carbon-negative future that reduces greenhouse gases in our atmosphere. Join the Conservancy to learn how Pennsylvania’s assets and new opportunities can contribute to our future sustainability.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2023

By Dave Jenkins, Conservatives For Responsible Stewardshi p The following goest essay first appeared in the Erie Times on March 27, 2023 -- We are at an inflection point on energy: 2022 was the first year when global investment in carbon-free sources of energy matched investment in fossil fuels. Energy is energy.

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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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Legal Planet

MAY 16, 2023

In the past two years, however, the things have started trending upward after years of inaction by conservative governments. By late 2021, after a decade of conservatives control of the executive branch, Australia was ranked last of sixty countries in terms of climate policy, below countries such as Saudia Arabia and Kazakhstan.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Schweiker Reflects On 9/11 And His Role In Helping People Heal -- PennFuture: Honors 11 Women From NE PA During 7th Annual Celebrating Women In Conservation Awards Event [PaEN] -- DCNR Blog: DCNR Incident Management Team Helps Manage Response To Western U.S. Wolf: Calls On U.S.

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Cresforum

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Climate Policy Must Focus on Addressing Global Emissions ,” kicks off the “Understanding the Facts” series , which is intended to help form a strong foundation for conservative thinking around climate and clean energy solutions. . “To The paper, titled “Why U.S. prosperity and fostering economic growth for generations to come. .

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 1, 2022

The August newsletter from the Pike County Conservation District includes articles on riparian buffers and climate change and forests as part of the District's Forestry month education initiative. Trees remove carbon dioxide (CO2), a major greenhouse gas, from the air and return the oxygen.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 16, 2022

The Ecosystem Services Market Consortium (ESMC) and the Conservation Innovation Fund (CIF) have announced the launch of an inaugural project to streamline the creation and sale of environmental credits from dairy and beef producers across the Mid-Atlantic.

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