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 80

Conservation Waste 2024 Clean Energy 80

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 113

Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy Renewable Energy 113

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 77

2024 Conservation Renewable Energy Endangered Species Act 77

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. Click Here to watch live.

Recycling 71

Recycling Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 71

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

6-8 [PaEN] -- PA Sea Grant, Stroud Water Research Center: Other Partners Expand Watershed Literacy With Geospatial Technology Tools -- River Network: Nominate A River Hero Today -- House Committee Sets Sept. Of Health: Distributing Free Potassium Iodide Tablets Near State's 4 Active Nuclear Power Plants Sept.

Nuclear Power 62

Nuclear Power Climate Change Renewable Energy Natural Resources 62

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 104

Electricity Natural Gas Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 104

A Greener Life

JANUARY 4, 2022

This involved continuing to decommission its last six nuclear power plants, even though a reversal would at least preserve some low-carbon electricity capacity. Joe Biden signs executive orders on his first day as US President. All change in the White House. The bill was initially watered down before being completely killed off.

2021 98

2021 Paris Agreement Climate Change Nuclear Power 98

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. Not this time. Compared to IEA’s regular reports, this study reversed the logic.

Fossil Fuels 162

Fossil Fuels Politics Technology Technology 162

Global Green

DECEMBER 3, 2020

These amazing facts really shouldn’t amaze us because we often see efficiency gains when we transition from one technology to another. Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFL) use about 70 percent less energy than incandescent bulbs, the oldest technology. Powering electric cars requires both the generation and distribution of electric energy.

Electricity 98

Electricity Climate Change Fossil Fuels Nuclear Power 98

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

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 84

Renewable Energy Nuclear Power Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 84

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2022

At least $12.5 million is to be used for methane abatement projects from plugging abandoned gas wells. -- $62.5 million for sewer and water infrastructure and stormwater mitigation, including riparian planting for carbon dioxide reduction, stream buffering and streambank restoration. -- $62.5

Regulations 57

Regulations Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas Nuclear Power 57

PA Environment Daily

MAY 12, 2022

Other States/National/International -- E&E ClimateWire: Why Biden Isn’t Preaching Energy Conservation -- PA Capital-Star: Biden Administration Vows To Speed Up Environmental Permits For Infrastructure Projects -- The Hill Guest Essay: Clean Energy Can Light A New Path Forward For Former Coal Communities - U.S. What’s Your Community Doing?

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Upcycling Nuclear Power Clean Energy 62

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 13, 2023

15] -- PA Interfaith Power & Light, Jewish Earth Alliance Aug. PaEN] -- Citizens Voice: Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant To Test Emergency Sirens Thursday, Aug. Hosts 3 Public Meetings To Gather Input On Youghiogheny River Conservation Plan Part I - Dunbar Creek To Headwaters Aug. 17 -- PA Solar Center Hosts Aug.

Fossil Fuels 74

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Climate Change Nuclear Power 74

Environmental Progress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

In June, HarperCollins published my new book, Apocalypse Never, which reviews the science of climate change and other environmental problems, and which has been widely praised by leading climate and conservation scientists and scholars. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez last year called for the closure of US nuclear power plants.

2020 96

2020 Air Pollution Climate Change Natural Gas 96

Corp Watch

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

USA: ‘Huge’ Win for Code of Excellence: On-Clock Training at Raytheon Plant International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | May 8, 2023 More than 2,400 Raytheon Technologies missile and defense workers are getting on-the-clock training on the IBEW’s Code of Excellence program , thanks to a years-long effort by the leaders of Waltham, Mass.,

Technology 52

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Acoel

APRIL 8, 2022

The bipartisan infrastructure law funds clean energy demonstration projects to improve energy storage, advanced nuclear technology, carbon capture from fuel burning as well as direct carbon capture from the atmosphere.

Climate Change 40

Climate Change Renewable Energy Carbon Emissions Carbon Dioxide 40

Corp Watch

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

USA: ‘Huge’ Win for Code of Excellence: On-Clock Training at Raytheon Plant International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | May 8, 2023 More than 2,400 Raytheon Technologies missile and defense workers are getting on-the-clock training on the IBEW’s Code of Excellence program , thanks to a years-long effort by the leaders of Waltham, Mass.,

Technology 52

Technology Technology 2017 2023 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

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

At least $12.5 million is to be used for methane abatement projects from plugging abandoned gas wells. -- $62.5 million for sewer and water infrastructure and stormwater mitigation, including riparian planting for carbon dioxide reduction, stream buffering and streambank restoration. -- $62.5

Carbon Dioxide 52

Carbon Dioxide Clean Energy Carbon Emissions Nuclear Power 52

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 14, 2023

On June 13, Public Utility Commission Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille told the House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee Winter Storm Elliot has again demonstrated extreme weather can have a significant impact on electric grid operations in terms of reliability and resilience.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 52

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

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 20, 2022

Technology Center, Room 243, 200 Innovation Blvd. House returns to session April 25, 26, 27 -- Committee Schedule Senate returns to session May 23, 24, 25 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY 11:30: DEP To Announce 2022 Environmental Education Grants at Kulpmont Veterans Memorial Park, Kulpmont, Northumberland County.

Earth Day 62

Earth Day Natural Gas Climate Change Nuclear Power 62

Environmental Progress

JULY 29, 2020

As for nuclear energy, both Republicans and Democrats have for 60 years recognized it to be the world’s most important dual-use technology. is in the process of ceding the entire global market for nuclear power plant construction to our geopolitical rivals, China and Russia. And yet the U.S. In their attacks on me, Rep.

Renewable Energy 54

Renewable Energy Politics Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 54

Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

Raytheon Makes Nuclear War More Likely Massachusetts Peace Action PaulaR Mon, 06/12/2023 - 07:43 Monday, August 15, 2022 Read more Richard Krushnic & Kathleen Malley-Morrison Raytheon Technologies is even more horrifying than you thought. Local 1505 and representatives from the Second District office.

Technology 52

Technology Technology 2023 2022 52

Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

USA: ‘Huge’ Win for Code of Excellence: On-Clock Training at Raytheon Plant International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | May 8, 2023 More than 2,400 Raytheon Technologies missile and defense workers are getting on-the-clock training on the IBEW’s Code of Excellence program , thanks to a years-long effort by the leaders of Waltham, Mass.,

Technology 52

Technology Technology 2023 Government 52

Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

USA: ‘Huge’ Win for Code of Excellence: On-Clock Training at Raytheon Plant International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | May 8, 2023 More than 2,400 Raytheon Technologies missile and defense workers are getting on-the-clock training on the IBEW’s Code of Excellence program , thanks to a years-long effort by the leaders of Waltham, Mass.,

Technology 52

Technology Technology 2023 Government 52

Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

USA: ‘Huge’ Win for Code of Excellence: On-Clock Training at Raytheon Plant International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | May 8, 2023 More than 2,400 Raytheon Technologies missile and defense workers are getting on-the-clock training on the IBEW’s Code of Excellence program , thanks to a years-long effort by the leaders of Waltham, Mass.,

Technology 52

Technology Technology 2023 2022 52

Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

USA: ‘Huge’ Win for Code of Excellence: On-Clock Training at Raytheon Plant International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | May 8, 2023 More than 2,400 Raytheon Technologies missile and defense workers are getting on-the-clock training on the IBEW’s Code of Excellence program , thanks to a years-long effort by the leaders of Waltham, Mass.,

Technology 52

Technology Technology 2023 Government 52

Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

USA: ‘Huge’ Win for Code of Excellence: On-Clock Training at Raytheon Plant International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | May 8, 2023 More than 2,400 Raytheon Technologies missile and defense workers are getting on-the-clock training on the IBEW’s Code of Excellence program , thanks to a years-long effort by the leaders of Waltham, Mass.,

Technology 52

Technology Technology 2023 Government 52

Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

USA: ‘Huge’ Win for Code of Excellence: On-Clock Training at Raytheon Plant International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | May 8, 2023 More than 2,400 Raytheon Technologies missile and defense workers are getting on-the-clock training on the IBEW’s Code of Excellence program , thanks to a years-long effort by the leaders of Waltham, Mass.,

Technology 52

Technology Technology 2023 Government 52

Environmental Progress

JULY 29, 2020

Rather, they resulted in low-wage service sector jobs, greater dependence on imported Chinese technologies, and higher energy costs. By occupying large areas of migratory habitat, wind turbines have also emerged as one of the greatest threats to large, threatened, and high-conservation-value birds.

2020 52

2020 Climate Change Renewable Energy Carbon Emissions 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2023

Technology Upgrade: Update systems to modernize consolidate permit review programs and enhance security. Enhanced Training for Staff: Ensure staff are trained on latest technology and programs to ensure efficiency. And the use of technology that we're talking about, that the big ask may never come.

Clean Energy 92

Clean Energy Natural Resources Technology Technology 92

Environmental Progress

AUGUST 3, 2020

In reality I debunk the unscientific claim that humans are causing a “sixth mass extinction,” and make the case that our conservation concern should be focused on protecting and expanding habitat and the number of wild animals. The whole point of referring to Hiroshima was to raise the specter of nuclear weapons explosion.

Fossil Fuels 122

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Atmosphere Natural Gas 122

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2023

We are also eligible and will apply for $300 million more to address thousands of uncapped wells and to utilize new technology to find additional ones whose records have been lost to history. For context, DEP spent $37 million plugging approximately 3,000 wells from 1989 through 2021.

Climate Change 91

Climate Change 2004 2023 Natural Gas 91

Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

If, instead, load-shedding had not occurred, with all expected demand being fulfilled by better operation of gas, coal, and nuclear plants, the wind output observed would have been only 5.9 percent of the grid’s power. should maintain and expand its fleet of highly-reliable, carbon-free, and 94 percent efficient nuclear power plants.

2021 113

2021 Renewable Energy Electricity Natural Gas 113