PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2023

18 PA Renewable Energy Policy Webinar - Time To Take Action [PaEN] -- Citizens Voice: Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant To Test Emergency Sirens Thursday, Aug. 17 -- WeConservePA: North Branch Land Trust, Earth Conservancy Highlight Major Conservation Projects In Luzerne County During Site Visit -- Mountain Watershed Assn.

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Natural Gas Nuclear Power 2025 Renewable Energy 70

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 9, 2023

House holds Regular Session June 12, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22 -- Committee Schedule Senate holds Regular Session June 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Now Underway!

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Nuclear Power 2026 Conservation 83

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 16, 2023

26 Student-Focused Fireside Chat With DEP Secretary Rich Negrin DEP Invites Students Age 9-14 To Submit Entries In Student Radon Poster Contest Manada Conservancy Hosts Nov. 2 In-Person Presentation On A Path Forward - Local Climate Action In Hershey PA Interfaith Power & Light, Jewish Earth Alliance Host Oct.

Natural Gas 89

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Waste Conservation 89

A Greener Life

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

UK’s hugely inefficient housing stock means most homes and buildings do a very poor job of conserving heat. As 42% of the UK’s electricity is generated by gas power plants, it is urgently necessary to make the country better protected against future gas crises by scaling up both renewables and nuclear power.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Wind Power Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 98

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

29; No Information Yet On Whether Oil & Gas Development Health Risks Will Be Included Health Department Distributing Free Potassium Iodide Tablets To Pennsylvanians Near State’s Four Active Nuclear Power Plants Sept. 27 Western PA Conservancy Webinar: Benefits Of Water-Thirsty Trees Sept. 30 Manada Conservancy Hosts Sept.

Conservation 52

Conservation Nuclear Power Waste Pollution Control 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

On March 7, the Independent Fiscal Office issued its latest Pennsylvania Electricity update that reports the electricity grid is dependent on one fuel for 59% of the state’s electricity generation-- natural gas-- followed by nuclear power-- 31.9%, coal-- 5.4% from other sources. Read more here. Energy Information Administration.

Electricity 98

Electricity Natural Gas Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 98

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

Shapiro’s plan introduces the Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRESS), which will attract federal investments in the Commonwealth and keep utility costs low in the long-term by building out the reliable, affordable fleet of power sources we will need for the decades to come. General Richard Zilmer, USMC (Ret.),

Electricity 110

Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy Renewable Energy 110

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

House Hearing On Appliance Efficiency The House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing November 14 on House Bill 1615 (O’Mara-D-Delaware) that would set energy and water conservation standards for commercial and residential appliances.

Recycling 65

Recycling Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 65

Law Columbia

MARCH 25, 2016

Most of the carbon allowances are auctioned and the proceeds of those auctions are typically used to promote energy conservation and renewable energy programs. Clearly, the diversion of RGGI proceeds to the general budget and for workforce development is at odds with these requirements. More information about the program is available here.

Nuclear Power 52

Nuclear Power Renewable Energy 2017 2009 52

Vermont Law

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This year’s list includes a diverse array of topics, from concerns over our energy and transportation infrastructure; housing and land conservation; international and local climate change; food security and contamination; and water quality of our world’s oceans.

2024 40

2024 Ocean Conservation Paris Agreement 40

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2021

It is a highly professional and analytically competent organization, rather conservative, and quite sympathetic to the perspectives and business needs of the energy sector, including fossil-fuel producers. Fossil enterprises and political leaders in major fossil producers ranged from politely dismissive to openly contemptuous.

Fossil Fuels 162

Fossil Fuels Politics Technology Technology 162

Global Green

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The Motley Fool combined data sources to conservatively calculate that wind and solar sources will supply almost 50 percent of the total US electricity supply by 2030. Nuclear is by no means ideal, but it is serving to bridge the gap to a zero-carbon future. Two-thirds of that supply was from rooftops and other small plants.

Electricity 98

Electricity Climate Change Fossil Fuels Nuclear Power 98

Law Columbia

JUNE 1, 2022

But the country changed course as a result of the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami, which led to the forced shutdown of nuclear power plants and greater reliance on fossil fuels. As of May 2022 , there are 163 operating coal-fired power plants in Japan. As a result, Japan’s CO 2 emissions increased, peaking in 2013.

Paris Agreement 143

Paris Agreement Climate Change 2018 Fossil Fuels 143

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 14, 2023

The more recent Winter Storm Elliott which brought another severe and sudden cold snap- along with urgent calls for conservation -to our region during Christmas weekend is the latest example of extreme weather affecting the grid. Natural Gas Is An Intermittent Generator Rep.

Natural Gas 48

Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 48

Greenbuilding Law

APRIL 17, 2022

To accomplish this the bill advances everything from “food residuals” and organic materials diversion, a new environmental justice litmus test, a solar panel “recovery, reuse, and recycling working group,” an electric school bus mandate, recognizes “nuclear power” as a carbon free energy source, and much, much more.

Greenhouse 52

Greenhouse Law 2025 Electricity 52

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 2, 2024

Brett, 84, of Kempton, Berks County, who died on Friday, December 29, 2023, had a natural resource conservation career that spanned over 48 years in Pennsylvania and on a global scale. The international intern program grew from a fledgling effort in 1976 to an internationally recognized conservation education program under Jim’s leadership.

Conservation 113

Conservation Environmental Protection 2024 Natural Resources 113

Circle of Blue

MAY 17, 2022

This week’ s episode of What’s Up With Water covers water-related financial risks and a mandate to conserve water in California. He ordered state officials in March to develop emergency conservation rules. Plus, Circle of Blue reports on Michigan’s opportunity for renewal. Transcript. I’m Eileen Wray-McCann.

2022 245

2022 Nuclear Power Ocean Conservation 245

Circle of Blue

JULY 26, 2022

In France, nuclear power plants have been throttled back because rivers are too warm to cool the equipment. In the same area, the Central Iron County Water Conservancy District is advocating for the $260 million Pine Valley Water Supply project, currently under review for a right-of-way permit by the Bureau of Land Management.

2022 264

2022 Nuclear Power Government Cooling 264

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 4, 2024

He has extensive background in fisheries research and environmental impact assessments of aquatic ecosystems, with over 20 years of experience related to the Clean Water Act §316(a) and (b), National Discharge Pollutant Elimination System, underwater construction compliance monitoring, and conservation.

Climate Change 71

Climate Change Clean Water Act Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 71

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

House holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated: House Budget Hearing Schedule - April 11, 12, 13, 14 Senate holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated Senate Budget Hearing Schedule - April 11, 12, 13 TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 66 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership (..)

Nuclear Power 103

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Politics Cooling 103

Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Conservation Groups Asked to Intervene in Oil and Gas Trade Association’s Suit to Compel Quarterly Federal Mineral Lease Sales. Nine conservation groups moved to intervene in Western Energy Alliance’s (WEA’s) action seeking to compel the Bureau of Land Management to hold quarterly federal mineral sales. motion for leave to amend Oct.

2016 40

2016 Climate Change Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 40

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire September 13 PA Environment Digest 26 New Stories - Real Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA PA Parks & Forests Foundation: Celebrate The Legacy Of Maurice K. 13 Hearing [If Needed] On RACT II Air Quality Plan For Keystone Station Coal-Fired Power Plant, Armstrong County Dept.

Nuclear Power 52

Nuclear Power Conservation 2030 Climate Change 52

Legal Planet

MAY 26, 2022

There is continuing conservative support for climate action. The British government is firmly in the grip of the Conservative Party. And yet, the UK remains firmly committed to climate action, in a way that would be unthinkable for American conservatives. Not so much here, of course, but in the UK. Download as PDF.

Conservation 216

Conservation 2008 Politics Nuclear Power 216

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Of Human Services To Extend Federal Drinking Water, Wastewater Bill Assistance Programs [PaEN] -- WHYY: LIHEAPalooza Teaches Philadelphians How To Lower Utility Bills Friday -- Sustainable Community Network Of SW PA Webinar March 24 - Policy Connection - Environmental Justice.

Conservation 96

Conservation Natural Gas Nuclear Power Air Pollution 96

Enviromental Defense

MAY 18, 2021

The rest of our power comes from a mix of nuclear power, renewables like hydro, wind and solar power, and biofuel. Ontario’s electricity system operators have been planning for this drop in nuclear capacity for a long time. Ontario Energy Output by Fuel Type: 2020 . Source: IESO [link].

Electricity 52

Electricity Natural Gas Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy 52

Smith Enviorment

JANUARY 22, 2023

The order takes a conservative approach to acquisition of additional solar generation, authorizing only the amount of solar generation proposed for 2023-2024 out of concern about the cost of connecting more solar more quickly. Pursue extension of federal licenses for existing nuclear power plants serving North Carolina.

Law 52

Law 2021 Natural Gas 2030 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2023

Armstrong County Nuclear Waste Dump -- Celebrate Pennsylvania Native Species Day May 18 [PaEN] -- Warren Times: Audubon Nature Center Tween Trek April 6 -- The Nature Conservancy Receives $4.25 Conservation, Including Along Kittatinny Ridge [PaEN] -- Inquirer - Frank Kummer: M. Million In Combined Investments For Appalachians.

Conservation 102

Conservation Natural Gas Waste Nuclear Power 102

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Of Human Services To Extend Federal Drinking Water, Wastewater Bill Assistance Programs [PaEN] -- Susquehanna River Basin Commission Approves 6 Natural Gas Drilling Water Withdrawal Renewals For 7.1

Natural Gas 65

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels 65

Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

should maintain and expand its fleet of highly-reliable, carbon-free, and 94 percent efficient nuclear power plants. The CEO of Southern was viewed as unnecessarily conservative for becoming concerned about electricity supply in his territory with just 10 gigawatts of electricity to spare. I believe the U.S. But if the U.S.

2021 113

2021 Renewable Energy Electricity Natural Gas 113

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 1, 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] Click Here To View Or Print The Entire April 1 PA Environment Digest 94 New Articles - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA Weekly List Of PA (..)

Nuclear Power 82

Nuclear Power Conservation Air Pollution 2024 82

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2023

Below are examples of going the WRONG WAY on environmental and energy issues from last week’s articles and NewsClips-- -- The Guardian: One Of The Worst Global Methane Leaks In 2022 Was In PA - Equitrans In Cambria County; Routine Abandonment, Non-Compliance Of Conventional Gas Wells [PaEN] -- Sen.

Nuclear Power 68

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Conservation Air Pollution 68

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2023

The March 27 PA Environment Digest is now available. Penn State Center For Pollinator Research Wants You To Vote In March Madness Bee Of The Year Contest Registration Open!

Nuclear Power 61

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Conservation Waste 61

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 16, 2023

Of Health Distributes Free Potassium Iodide Tablets Around State’s 4 Active Nuclear Power Plants On Aug. Of Health Distributes Free Potassium Iodide Tablets Around State’s 4 Active Nuclear Power Plants On Aug. Of Health Distributes Free Potassium Iodide Tablets Around State’s 4 Active Nuclear Power Plants On Aug.

Natural Gas 91

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Clean Energy 2002 91

Environmental Science

JULY 30, 2018

In the US, almost every aspect of the environment is regulated - drinking water, surface water, air, hazardous waste, new construction, nuclear power plants, factories, and much more. It takes over 20 years to permit a nuclear power plant, and today people have essentially given up trying. 4 - Environmental Regulation.

Clean Water Act 52

Clean Water Act Waste Clean Air Act Regulations 52

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2022

17 to 23 PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment Susquehanna River Basin Commission Approves Oil & Gas Development, Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant Water Withdrawal Requests League Of Women Voters, Partners Host Jan. The December 26 PA Environment Digest is now available.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Conservation 2022 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2023

Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy's Summer Student Science Academy In Montgomery County [PaEN] -- ReImagine Appalachia: March 23 Webinar: From Fridge To Furnace - Federal Energy Efficiency Help For Faith Groups, Nonprofits.

Natural Gas 68

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Conservation 68

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

. -- 74 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students And Adults [PaEN] -- Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week [PaEN] -- Fox43: Activists Raise Concerns About Toxic Water Disposal At Three Mile Island Nuclear Power (..)

Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Electricity Politics 92