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

Law Columbia

MARCH 25, 2016

These diversions are inconsistent with New York State regulations aimed at ensuring the proceeds of the auctions would be spent on new programs to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions. If the Senate proposal is approved, the diversions will total $269 million—nearly 30% of the $925.8 More information about the program is available here.

Nuclear Power 52

Nuclear Power Renewable Energy 2017 2009 52

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 64

Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 64

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

Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

The plan must specifically address how EPA will consider the effects of Clean Air Act regulation on the coal industry. The groups said FERC’s review was at odds with EPA and Council on Environmental Quality guidance, caselaw, and the NEPA regulations. The court ordered EPA to file a plan and schedule for compliance within 14 days.

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

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 107

Conservation Natural Gas Nuclear Power Air Pollution 107

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 227

Conservation 2008 Politics Nuclear Power 227

Smith Enviorment

JANUARY 22, 2023

Under the law, “carbon neutrality” means that for every ton of CO 2 emitted in the state by a regulated EGU an equivalent amount of CO 2 must be reduced, removed, prevented, or offset. regulated by the Utilities Commission; and 2. The law limits offsets to 5%. The reduction goals apply to electric utilities that are: 1.

Law 52

Law 2021 Natural Gas 2030 52

Environmental Science

JULY 30, 2018

Environmental regulation. EPA and agencies have dozens of guidance documents and regulations about analytical methods to be used for environmental samples. The instruments are powerful and sensitive. Sometimes these subgroups are further differentiated by their analytical method or governing regulation. Limitations.

Clean Water Act 52

Clean Water Act Waste Clean Air Act Regulations 52

Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

4] Some energy experts and reporters have contended that Texas regulators did not expect to rely on wind to provide much electricity during the cold snap, and rather had relied on natural gas and other thermal power plants. This hour saw a difference of 28.9 GW between expected demand and delivered generation. [4]

2021 113

2021 Renewable Energy Electricity Natural Gas 113

Circle of Blue

AUGUST 17, 2022

State and federal regulators knew the mill was polluting groundwater almost immediately after it started operating, but years passed before they informed residents and demanded fixes. After missing that target, the company told regulators it would complete the job around 2006, then by 2013. Groundwater moves. He has no plans to move.

Waste 246

Waste Regulations Radiation Government 246

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 78

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels 78

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 Million In Combined Investments For Appalachians.

Conservation 108

Conservation Natural Gas Waste Nuclear Power 108

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 96

Nuclear Power Conservation Air Pollution 2024 96

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 8, 2023

Steel Clairton Coke (Coal) Works] -- Post-Gazette: FirstEnergy Seeking Ratepayer Surcharge To Keep Two Coal-Fired Power Plants Open In West Virginia -- PennLive - Letter: We’re At An Energy Crossroads - By Karen Feridun, Better Path Coalition -- PennLive Guest Essay: How Nuclear Power Saved Christmas And The PJM Electric Grid - By Rep.

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Waste Earth Day 109

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2023

Yaw Proposes Independent Energy Office To Promote Development Of PA’s Diverse Energy Portfolio - Natural Gas, Nuclear Power, Coal [PaEN] -- Senate Passes Bill Blocking Local Elected Officials From Moving To Cleaner Energy Sources To Combat Climate Change [PaEN] -- Republicans On Senate Committee Report Out Bill Allowing General Assembly To Kill Regulations (..)

Nuclear Power 75

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Conservation Air Pollution 75

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 82

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Conservation Waste 82

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2023

Greg Vitali Named Majority Chair Of House Environmental Committee; House Appoints Committee Members [PaEN] -- DCNR State Parks Environmental Education Update - Vernal Equinox Edition [PaEN] -- Reminder: Penn State Extension Hosts 4-Part Educator Training Course: Carbon Incentives For Forest Owners Starting March 8 [PaEN] -- Brodhead Chapter Trout Unlimited (..)

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Endangered Species Act Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 83

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

The legislation has strong environmental support as well, including from the Conservation Voters, Sierra Club, PennFuture and PennEnvironment. Mid-Atlantic Regional Director for Vote Solar Elowyn Corby said solar energy can help solve the climate crisis and improve the lifestyle of students and families in school districts.

Renewable Energy 94

Renewable Energy Nuclear Power Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 94

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 83

Conservation Waste 2024 Clean Energy 83

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2023

Click Here to watch live. Click Here to read more on agenda.) THURSDAY 9:15: Agenda Posted. . -- March 6 PA Environment Digest Now Available [PaEN] -- Sen.

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Nuclear Power Renewable Energy 107

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

Billion That Owns Nuclear Plants In PA -- Post-Gazette: Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Plant Part Of $3.4 Click Here to watch live. Click Here to read more on agenda.) THURSDAY 9:15: Agenda Posted.

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Air Pollution Nuclear Power Solar Power 108

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 23, 2023

DEP Agricultural Advisory Board , State Conservation Commission and Nutrient Management Advisory Board meeting. “Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day August 30; September 18, 19, 20; Oct. Room 309, Dept. Of Agriculture Building, 2301 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg. Contact: Laura Rigge at Irigge@pa.gov or 717-772-5159.

Natural Gas 95

Natural Gas Ozone 2028 Nuclear Power 95

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

-- NEW FEATURE: Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Nov.

Conservation 40

Conservation Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 40

A Greener Life

APRIL 7, 2022

The government’s cost-benefit analysis reveals that prolonging the runtime of its remaining three nuclear power plants is neither advisable technically nor in terms of security. Apart from the legislative process, the German government should also continue to promote cross-border cooperation in power grids and renewable energy.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Nuclear Power Natural Gas 98

Environmental Progress

JULY 29, 2020

Industrial wind developers need the transmission line to expand their turbines across the fragile Sand Hills ecosystem; In May of this year, Ohio regulators demanded wildlife protections for endangered migratory bird species, including the Kirtland’s warbler, for an industrial wind project proposed for Lake Erie.

2020 52

2020 Climate Change Renewable Energy Carbon Emissions 52

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2022

2020 -- AP: Republicans Fear Far-Right Candidate Sen.

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Nuclear Power Politics 62

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2023

Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming), Majority Chair of the Senate Environmental Committee, on DEP’s final regulation reducing carbon pollution from power plants consistent with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, Acting Secretary Negrin said Gov. Forming Work Group On Climate/Clean Energy, Co-Chairs Announced In response to a question from Sen.

Clean Energy 97

Clean Energy Natural Resources Technology Technology 97

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2022

On March 30, the House voted 126 to 72 to pass House Bill 637 (Struzzi-R-Indiana) designed to block the final DEP regulation establishing a Carbon Pollution Reduction Program covering power plants that’s consistent with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. At least $12.5 Read more here. Read more here. One of the stated reasons Gov.

Regulations 57

Regulations Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas Nuclear Power 57

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Senate returns to session September 20, 21, 22 -- Committee Schedule House returns to session September 20, 21, 22 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY 11:00: Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee meets on a concurrent resolution to kill final power plant carbon pollution reduction regulations.

Paris Agreement 62

Paris Agreement Nuclear Power Regulations Conservation 62

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 109

Conservation Nuclear Power 2024 Waste 109

Circle of Blue

APRIL 25, 2022

The Food and Drug Administration, which regulates packaged drinks, lowered the current standard that ranges between 0.8 420 Million : Second round of funding announced by the Natural Resources Conservation Service for watershed restoration, flood prevention, and dam repairs. Nuclear Decommissioning along the Great Lakes.

2022 130

2022 Nuclear Power Government 2012 130

PA Environment Daily

JULY 12, 2022

In the meantime, security of oil and gas supplies will continue to pose a challenge for Europe, and also for other regions, he said.”

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Clean Water Act Electricity 62

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 20, 2022

Of Energy Soliciting Proposals For $84 Million Program To Demonstrate Enhanced Geothermal Energy Systems; PA Opportunity With Mine Water [PaEN] -- Courier Times Guest Essay: Invest In Our Clean Energy Future - PennEnvironment -- Bay Journal: EPA Says PA’s Plan To Clean Up Its Portion Of Chesapeake Bay Watershed Still Comes Up Short - By Karl Blankenship (..)

Earth Day 62

Earth Day Natural Gas Climate Change Nuclear Power 62

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2024

With 2024 Lifetime Conservation Leadership Award [PaEN] -- WVIA: Bernie McGurl, Lackawanna River Conservation Assn. - Schiffman, Esq. Grants -- EPA Opens Regional $1.5 Grants -- EPA Opens Regional $1.5

2024 82

2024 Conservation Renewable Energy Endangered Species Act 82