PA Environment Daily

APRIL 29, 2025

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. DEP Radiation Protection Advisory Committee meeting. Muhlenberg Township Building, 210 George Street, Reading. Click Here to watch online. April 30-- Agenda Posted. April 30-- In-Person. Liberty, New York.

Air Pollution

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 10, 2025

However, in some programs like air quality, hazardous waste, safe drinking water, radiation protection, storage tanks and others, Pennsylvania chose to adopt many federal regulations by reference. [So Federal Energy Regulatory Commission- Federal Power Act of 1935; Natural Gas Act of 1938; and Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978.

Regulations

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

On January 12, the PJM Interconnection declared ‘Conservative Operations’ to maintain electric grid reliability forced by natural gas pipeline fuel restrictions brought on by winter weather impacts on their operations. No action is requested of the public. No action is requested of the public.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Steel -- 37 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA -- Gov. Setting PFOA/PFOS Drinking Water Standard And The First MCL Developed By DEP [PaEN] -- 68 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA -- What Can We Expect From Gov.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 3, 2023

Senators Leading The Way In Holding The Rail Industry Accountable 6th Oil/Natural Gas Spike: True Energy Independence Means Renewables [ There Is No Limit To What Oil/Natural Gas Industry Can Make You Pay ] -- Reuters: Why U.S.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JULY 1, 2023

Billion State Budget Without House Agreement; Adjourns To Sept. 18 -- PennLive - Jan Murphy: House, Senate Standoff Over Budget Bills Delays Deal; Senate Adjourns Until Sept. Billion State Budget Without House Agreement; Adjourns To Sept. 18 -- PennLive - Jan Murphy: House, Senate Standoff Over Budget Bills Delays Deal; Senate Adjourns Until Sept.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2024

Washington County Latest Township To Realize Current Gas Well Regulations Aren’t Enough To Protect People -- Farm & Dairy: Cecil Twp., 28 to Oct.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

Thank you for your leadership! -- Pennsylvania Celebrates Conservation District Week April 28 to May 4 [PaEN] -- Warren Times - Josh Cotton: Students Participate In Annual Warren Conservation District Envirothon Competition -- Lock Haven Express: Centre County Celebrates Envirothon Winners, Conservation District Week -- Republican Herald: Team From (..)

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JULY 3, 2023

-- Committee Schedule Senate adjourned until September 18 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- July 3 PA Environment Digest Now Available [PaEN] -- 95 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults [PaEN] -- 7.3.23 - PA Environment (..)

Clean Air Act

PA Environment Daily

JULY 24, 2023

8-10 Registration Open! Of Environmental Professionals Now Accepting Nominations For 2023 Karl Mason And Walter Lyon Awards Reminder! Entries For PA Resources Council Lens On Litter Photo Contest Due Oct. Entries For PA Resources Council Lens On Litter Photo Contest Due Oct. Entries For PA Resources Council Lens On Litter Photo Contest Due Oct.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2024

Billion Cubic Feet Of Natural Gas In Cambria County DEP Issued Air Quality Permit For Leachate Evaporation System At Westmoreland Landfill With Special Radiation Monitoring Due To The Disposal Of Shale Gas Drilling Waste DEP Sets Feb. 22 DEP Awards $39.6 16; Snowmobile/ATV Grants Feb. 22 DEP Awards $39.6

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JULY 3, 2023

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire July 3 PA Environment Digest 95 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic Senate Overwhelmingly Confirms Richard Negrin As Secretary Of DEP House Democratic Leadership Blocks Environmental Committee Action On (..)

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

MAY 4, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. National- $3.66 National- $3.66 National- $3.66

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The Department of Health’s written testimony presented to the Committee on the health threats posed by oil and gas drilling said-- “We are aware that certain contaminants, radioactive materials, and other additives are components of the wastewater produced during the natural gas fracturing process. Read more here.]

Waste

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 13, 2021

Senate returns to session September 20, 21, 22 -- Committee Schedule House returns to session September 27, 28, 29 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- State Conservation Commission, Dept.

Radiation

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 8, 2022

DEP Radiation Protection Advisory Committee meeting. Susquehanna A & B, DEP Southcentral Regional Office, 919 Elmerton Ave., Harrisburg. Note: Update on new Stormwater Manual, Manure Management Manual, Farm Inspection Program, more.] FRIDAY 9:00: In-Person, Virtual. Agenda Posted. Room 105 Rachel Carson Building.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JULY 23, 2023

Of Environmental Educators Seeking Presentation Proposals For 2024 Conference [PaEN] -- PA Assn. PA Statewide Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference Oct. PA Statewide Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference Oct.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Kushlan Award Recipient -- DEP Permit Notices -- Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities [PaEN] -- StateImpactPA - Susan Phillips: Environmental Groups Up Their Election Spending In PA Citing ‘Existential Crises’ Related To Climate Change -- Inside Climate News: New, Massive Plastics Plant In SW PA Barely Registers Among Voters -- EQB Meets Nov.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 2, 2024

The consultant concluded-- “Because all radiation levels measured during the initial site characterization were less than double the mean background level and no correlation between radiological data and elevated soil conductivity was observed, no additional radiological screening will be conducted. “If

2011

Global Green

DECEMBER 3, 2020

That’s why gas-powered cars need complex and expensive radiator systems with their associated belts, pipes, and heat exchangers. Both have much less environmental impact than coal, oil, or natural gas. The remaining 30 percent would most likely be generated by lower-carbon natural gas.

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 9, 2022

DEP Radiation Protection Advisory Committee meeting. formal notice ) [Note: Update on Three Mile Island decommissioning other issues.] . -- DCED’s Conventional Oil & Gas Drilling Advisory Council Meets Dec. 10 PA Bulletin: Final-Omitted Regulations Setting VOC/Methane Limits On Conventional Oil & Gas Facilities -- Dec.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Josh Shapiro and CNX Resources, a shale gas extraction company based in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, announced a collaboration on environmental monitoring and chemical disclosures. The CNX report cited data monitoring associated with the collaboration and declared that its shale gas development “is safe and poses no public health risk.”

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

25 - Updating Conservation Status Of Rare Plants In PA With Dr. Tanisha M. 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. -- WeConservePA: Virtual Environmental Advisory Council Network Conference February 26 -- WeConservePA: PA Land Conservation Conference Keynote Speakers Authors Of Full Ecology, Gary Ferguson & Mary M. 6 Grantville, Dauphin County.

Radiation

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- Shapiro Administration Commends 3 PA Schools For Environmental Efforts As Green Ribbon Schools -- Warren Times - Josh Cotton: Students Participate In Annual Warren Conservation District Envirothon Competition -- Lock (..)

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Million In Conservation Grants In Pennsylvania To Help Restore The Chesapeake Bay Watershed PUC OKs Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority Rate Settlement, Including $21 Million Annual Stormwater Charge Susquehanna River Basin Commission Reschedules Hearing To Dec. The November 22 PA Environment Digest is now available.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2024

1-31 Grants -- EPA Awards $55.7 1-31 Grants -- EPA Awards $55.7

Nuclear Power

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire November 7 PA Environment Digest 77 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA This Week’s Examples Of Going The WRONG WAY On Environmental, Energy Issues All Articles & NewsClips In This Week’s Digest By Topic Gov. 15 DEP Hosts Dec. 15 DEP Hosts Dec.

2022

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 2023

Researchers in Ohio found similar results from testing conventional and unconventional oil and gas drilling wastewater, plus they also looked for PFAS ‘forever chemicals.” PA Road Dumping Problem In 2021, conventional oil and gas operators reported disposing of 977,671 gallons of their wastewater by road dumping. Read more here.

Waste

Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Conservation : The preservation or restoration of a natural environment for the social, ecological, or even economical benefit. For example, a program of river conservation will increase biodiversity while making the surrounding environment and people who live there healthier.

Government

PA Environment Daily

JULY 2, 2023

July 15 Creek Snorkeling For Students In The Upper Brodhead In Monroe County -- Manada Conservancy Aug. July 15 Creek Snorkeling For Students In The Upper Brodhead In Monroe County -- Manada Conservancy Aug. July 15 Creek Snorkeling For Students In The Upper Brodhead In Monroe County -- Manada Conservancy Aug.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 4, 2023

WEDNESDAY Noon: Webinar Features Panel Discussion On Radioactivity And Oil & Gas Development, University Of Pittsburgh Radiation Oncologist WEDNESDAY 7:30: Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community Monthly Eyes On Shell Meeting. Will It Pay Off?

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JULY 23, 2023

Here are 111 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! -- PA Assn.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- Stroud Water Research Center Hosts 4 Workshop Series On Becoming A PA Certified Meaningful Watershed Education Experience Ambassador Starting April 19 [PaEN] -- Ohio Research Confirms Health, Environmental Hazards In Conventional Oil (..)

Earth Day

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2022

It’s a testament to the industry’s innovative nature, dedication to continuous improvement, and collaborative approach that we are producing and transporting the energy that powers modern life while adhering to world-class standards. Natural gas generation grew rapidly, driven by the shale gas revolution and low fuel prices.”

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 27, 2023

DEP Radiation Protection Advisory Committee meeting. Room G-50 Irvis Building. Click Here to watch live. TODAY 9:00: Agenda Posted. 14th Floor Conference Room, Rachel Carson Building, Harrisburg. Visit the Committee webpage for options to attend the meeting remotely.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 3, 2023

So if somebody happened to have driven through a pool of this radiated de-icing stuff, you necessarily didn't have to have driven through this, it's now on your car. The same Penn State study also found conventional oil and gas wastewater was no more effective than water in suppressing dust on roads. Kids put everything in their mouth.

Radiation

PA Environment Daily

JULY 21, 2023

“Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” House next voting day September 26, 27; October 2, 3, 4, 16 [Unless Sooner Recalled] -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct. Million Settlement Of Chesapeake Energy Lawsuits Over Landowner Royalties -- Fox43: Lower Allen Twp.,

Waste