PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2024

Steel For Air Pollution Violations At Clairton Coke [Coal] Works, 2 Other Facilities [PaEN] -- TribLive: Feds Approve US Steel Agreement With Allegheny County, Environmentalists Over 2018 Plant Fire -- Save Carbon County Files Lawsuit In Philadelphia Court Against Stronghold Digital, DEP, Governor, PUC Over Cryptocurrency Operations At Panther Creek (..)

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Washington Nature

JULY 11, 2023

A Prosecuting Enforcement Attorney for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Organization (NOAA), Jennifer grew up viewing sea turtles as magical symbols of longevity, survival, and adaptation, and they came to represent her dedication and lifelong commitment to environmental conservation. Chief Technology Officer.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2024

With 2024 Lifetime Conservation Leadership Award [PaEN] -- Delaware Highlands Conservancy Holds 30th Anniversary Foods Of The Delaware Highlands Event May 4 [PaEN] -- WVIA: Bernie McGurl, Lackawanna River Conservation Assn. - Schiffman, Esq.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

19 EarthTalks Webinar: The Economic Impact Of Carbon Emission Trading Scheme On Building Retrofits [PaEN] -- Utility Dive: Grid-Enhancing Technologies Could Facilitate 6.6 Million In Tax Credits To Subsidize Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County; Total Expected To Be $1.17 Smucker Joins State, Local Officials To Oppose $2.5

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2024

-- In Memoriam: Joanne Denworth, Environmental Leader And Attorney [PaEN] -- Inquirer: Joanne Denworth, Retired Lawyer And Environmental Expert, Has Died At 85 -- Retired Environmental Hearing Board Chief Judge Thomas W. Renwand To Receive PA Bar Assn.

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The omnibus spending bill is by no means a “climate law.” But the fact that they can pass as part of a bipartisan spending law is a sign of how climate change is slowly becoming normalized as a political consideration. First, they increase the incentives for farmers to engage in regenerative agriculture and soil conservation.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 24, 2024

This critical legislation was originally expected to be signed into law by the fall of 2023, but a chaotic schedule—and an often dysfunctional Congress—got in the way. From conservation to nutrition to crop insurance, this mammoth legislation covers a lot of ground. There’s no time to waste.

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Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The 2008-era slogan is shorthand for the Trump campaign’s energy policy, but we know much more about current conservative thinking on the subject thanks to Project 2025 , the 920-page transition plan for the next administration by policy strategists from the Heritage Foundation. That chant is back in vogue, as the general election heats up.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 16, 2023

PaEN] -- MethaneSAT-EDF Successfully Test Methane Detection Technology To Be Used To Document Methane Emissions From Onshore Natural Gas Production In North America [PaEN] -- PA Eligible To Apply For $76.4

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Legal Planet

MARCH 21, 2024

Conservative groups have claimed since then that virtually every government regulation raises a major question. EPA has decades of experience and expertise regarding vehicle technology. Third, the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Law both include billions of dollars relating to electric vehicles.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 13, 2023

Of Conservation Districts Invites County Conservation Districts To Apply For $90 Million In Grants To Fund Local Climate-Smart Conservation Practices [PaEN] -- Bradford Era Editorial: PA Must Help Protect Chesapeake Bay -- Republican Herald Editorial: Keystone State Needs To Do Its Part To Protect Chesapeake Watershed -- Philadelphia Water Dept.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

-- Interfaith Partners For The Chesapeake: Embracing The Sankofa Spirit On The Path Forward -- DEP Awards $101.1 Million In Federally-Funded Grants To Support Local Abandoned Mine-Related Restoration; Deadline For Next Round Of Grants Feb.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2023

EPA is an effort by conservative states and fuel suppliers to block EPA regulations of greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles under the Clean Air Act. EPA has considered electrification technologies in many past rulemakings and has used fleet average standards for decades.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Part 5 - Shop Smart -- PennLive Editorial: Climate Change No Hoax, It’s Too Darn Hot -- Bay Journal - Karl Blankenship: Lack Of Staff In Conservation Agencies Barrier To Reducing Farm Runoff In Chesapeake Bay Watershed -- Rodale Institute Regenerative Healthcare Conference Farm-To-Healthcare Immersion Nov. -- We Remember Sept.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Million -- Republican Herald: Schuylkill Commissioners Award $255,000 To Preserve County Farmland -- Pocono Heritage Land Trust: A Cautionary Tale In Land Conservation - Why A Handshake Is No Longer Enough - By Carol Hillestad [PaEN] -- Scranton Times Editorial: Oases Amid Development, Lackawanna River Conservation Assn.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 27, 2023

24-26 In Altoona [PaEN] -- Federal Office Of Surface Mining Provides $100,000 Grant To Schuylkill Headwaters Assn. 6 [PaEN] -- Warren Times: Northwest PA Woodland Assn. 6 [PaEN] -- Warren Times: Northwest PA Woodland Assn. 6 [PaEN] -- Warren Times: Northwest PA Woodland Assn. Hosts Woodland Stream Protection Program Saturday, Aug.

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Vermont Law

APRIL 5, 2023

The potential contribution of the BBNJ agreement to strengthen environmental protection in the development of marine renewable energy technologies in areas beyond national jurisdiction. It is therefore essential to strengthen the efforts for the protection and conservation of these maritime spaces.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 6, 2023

A new report was released from the Aquatic Invasive Species Commission calls on Congress to modernize laws, increase federal funding, and improve coordination at federal, state, local, and tribal levels to combat harmful aquatic invasive species.

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Legal Planet

AUGUST 14, 2023

Second, the industry doesn’t invoke the major question doctrine, making it clear that it does not view such technology mandates as out of bounds for EPA in the future. Technological Viability. It argues that these technologies have great potential. Third, most of its comments are focused on timing issues.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 16, 2022

On August 16, President Biden signed the new federal climate, energy and healthcare bill into law making the largest federal investment-- $375 billion-- in climate change fighting strategies, including investments in renewable energy production, tax rebates for consumers for energy efficiency and electric vehicles and more.

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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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Enviromental Defense

MAY 14, 2024

Amil Shapka, No to CO2: “Despite their claims, this is unproven technology with far-reaching implications into the future. This same approach should be applied to carbon capture technologies and the associated infrastructure, and an environmental impact assessment should be required before any CCS project is approved.” Water is life!”

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Real Climate

AUGUST 17, 2022

With the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on Tuesday Aug 16, the most significant climate legislation in US federal history (so far) became law. The net effects will depend on how people and enterprise respond to these incentives, what technological improvements occur, how fast we learn to do better etc.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 5, 2024

As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people.” - - Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] Senate next voting day March 18, 19, 20 -- Committee Schedule -- Senate Agency Budget Hearing Schedule. Room G-50 Irvis Building.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The Department of Environmental Protection issued a public notice on September 17 banning the sale of electronic devices made by Linsay Digital, Azulle Tech, Gigabyte Technology and Evervue USA, Inc. because they are not complying with the state’s electronics recycling law. ( PA Bulletin, page 6009 ).

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 17, 2022

Approves Preserving 77 Acres Of Farmland -- Adams Conservation District, Partners Offer Free Trees To Landowners -- Partnership For Delaware Estuary Expands Shell Recycling To 4 Philly Restaurants -- EPA Provides $5.5 Wheeler -- Rodale Institute Receives $1.1 Million Donation From Giant Food Company -- LancasterOnline: East Drumore Twp.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 17, 2022

An equitable energy transition must expand access to clean energy technologies and expand decision-making to include environmental justice and communities that rely on fossil fuels while phasing out coal and gas plants. Water conservation. For more details, you can read “ On the Road to 100 Percent Renewables.”

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 15, 2022

Can Take To Meet Climate Goals -- May 18 Webinar: Learn More About Funding The Growing Greener Program For The Next Generation [PaEN] -- EPA Announces 2022 State Water Revolving Fund Grants Funded By Bipartisan Infrastructure Law; PA Share Is $240.1 Million [PaEN] -- NRCS-PA: $22.5

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Law and Environment

JANUARY 27, 2022

It’s difficult to call this Court conservative. They are not per se anti-technology, but it does appear that this Court’s real complaint is with modernity itself. first appeared on Law and the Environment. In its lack of respect for precedent, it’s arguably the most radical Court we’ve seen, at least in some time.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Though plants and seed were historically interpreted to be products of nature and thus, not patentable per existing patent law, the American Association of Nurserymen successfully lobbied the federal government to pass the Plant Patent Act of 1930. To strictly analyze the cost of seed, consider that corn farmers who paid $26.65

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Wolf Proposes $450 Million Growing Greener III Initiative Funded By Federal American Rescue Plan; Bipartisan Support Building For Conservation Allocation [PaEN] -- Guest Essay: Commonwealth Budget Should Fully Fund Environmental Protection - By Rep. 18-21 -- CitizensV: Great Backyard Bird Count Begins Feb.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 30, 2023

And just as suddenly, on August 16, 2022, the bill became law: the largest-ever one-time federal investment in climate action that humanity has ever seen. This is the largest farm conservation investment since the Dust Bowl of the 1930s. Then, suddenly, we learned that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) had passed the Senate.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Million In Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding For Abandoned Mine Reclamation [PaEN] -- Federal Office Of Surface Mining Awards PA $26.63 15 Webinar On Technology & Tips For Volunteer Management [PaEN] -- Westminster College Student Symposium On The Environment Dec. -- Pennsylvania Awarded $244.9

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Acoel

JULY 16, 2021

Earlier this month more than 300 professors and graduate students throughout the world participated in the first virtual colloquium of the IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature) Academy of Environmental Law. A total of 330 law professors and graduate students registered for the colloquium.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 6, 2024

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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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

26 EarthTalk Webinar Features Update On Solar Energy In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Council Meets Sept. 26 EarthTalk Webinar Features Update On Solar Energy In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Council Meets Sept.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The Western PA Conservancy is now accepting applications for the BHE GT&S Watershed Mini Grant Program to support grassroots watershed groups. Upcoming Programs November 16 webinar on Western PA Conservancy Education Programs - Connecting Youth To Nature Through Art and Science. Applications are due December 19.

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