PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Steel -- 37 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA -- Gov.-Elect 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. Shapiro, Lt. Davis On Environmental, Energy Issues?

Conservation 88

Conservation 2023 Natural Gas Waste 88

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 84

Conservation Nuclear Power Waste 2024 84

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2024

6 [PaEN] -- DCNR Grants Newsletter: PA Healthy Lands Week Accepting Signups; Kittatinny Ridge Sentinel Landscape Designation; PA Sojourn Grants Awarded; Much More! -- WITF/WVIA: Hikers Celebrate PA Native Species Day At Lackawanna State Park -- Republican Herald: Schuylkill County Conservancy To Maintain 1.5 28 to Oct.

Conservation 84

Conservation Clean Energy Air Pollution 2024 84

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. When PJM declares Conservative Operations, system operators have more flexibility to make decisions to maintain reliability.

Natural Gas 93

Natural Gas Electricity Conservation 2023 93

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 97

Conservation Radiation Waste Renewable Energy 97

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 2, 2024

DEP’s eFACTS database file for the Mohr A and B well pads includes DEP approvals for “alternative waste management practices” for land application of drilling waste on the Mohr A and B well pad site dated April, May and October 2011 which match the drilling dates of seven out of the eight wells. Read more here.

2011 131

2011 2017 Waste Radiation 131

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection has advised 18 municipalities where road dumping of oil and gas wastewater has occurred the practice is illegal and considered waste disposal. DEP labels a total of 84 townships as “waste facilities” where road dumping of the wastewater has occurred. Read more here. Read more here.

Waste 114

Waste Radiation Regulations 2016 114

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

PRC presents its highest award to individuals who have made exceptional contributions toward the conservation of natural resources and environmental protection in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and David Hess is most deserving of this honor,” said PRC Executive Director Darren Spielman. during an hour-long virtual awards celebration.

Recycling 98

Recycling Waste Radiation Environmental Protection 98

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.

Recycling 96

Recycling Conservation 2024 Waste 96

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 16; Snowmobile/ATV Grants Feb.

Natural Gas 93

Natural Gas Conservation Natural Resources 2023 93

Ocean Conservancy

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

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Ocean 106

Ocean Sea Level Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide 106

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

What the DEP staff did not address or mention was another office in DEP-- DEP’s Bureau of Waste Management-- allows the road dumping of conventional oil and gas drilling wastewater as a dust suppressant under its co-product regulations and this practice continues. There is a ban on road spreading of fracking waste.

Waste 98

Waste Regulations 2016 Radiation 98

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

Natural Gas 102

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Waste Recycling 102

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 11, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Of Environmental Professionals Annual Conference Sept. Of Environmental Professionals Annual Conference Sept.

Nuclear Power 109

Nuclear Power Radiation Carbon Emissions Natural Resources 109

Environment, Law, and History

APRIL 17, 2023

In all other cases, the laws covered only one specific sector of the environment such as the protection of wildlife, air preservation, soil conservation, nature and landscape protection, water and sea protection, town planning, forest conservation, noise, radiation protection, waste management, and pesticides.

Law 82

Law Radiation Regulations Conservation 82

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 84

Conservation Waste 2024 Clean Energy 84

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 63

Natural Gas Waste Radiation 2022 63

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 63

Radiation Climate Change Natural Gas Politics 63

PA Environment Daily

JULY 23, 2023

Of Environmental Educators Seeking Presentation Proposals For 2024 Conference [PaEN] -- PA Assn. Entries For PA Resources Council Lens On Litter Photo Contest Due Oct.

Natural Gas 73

Natural Gas Conservation Waste Natural Resources 73

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 2023

However, DEP and the public don't really know how much liquid and solid waste 61,655 conventional oil and gas wells generated in 2022 (over 57 percent) and where it was disposed, treated or recycled because operators failed to submit their waste generation and disposal reports. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

Waste 98

Waste Regulations 2016 2018 98

Global Green

DECEMBER 3, 2020

That means much less waste and a better deal for the environment. That’s why gas-powered cars need complex and expensive radiator systems with their associated belts, pipes, and heat exchangers. Gasoline engines are riddled with inefficiencies. A significant portion of the energy from gasoline is converted to unwanted heat.

Electricity 98

Electricity Climate Change Fossil Fuels 2030 98

PA Environment Daily

JULY 23, 2021

Herrin To Discuss Rebuilding PA’s Energy Infrastructure, Helping Communities Transition To Clean Energy In July 28 Webinar [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Launches Master Watershed Steward Program In Adams And Franklin Counties [PaEN] -- Register Now For 2021 PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation Virtual Conference Oct.

2008 58

2008 Radiation Waste 2021 58

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 25, 2021

We know there are some heavy metals [lead, arsenic], some radiation, oil and gas residues in them. Bloser said he’s heard producers say at DCED’s PA Grade Crude [Oil] Development Advisory Council meetings up to 25 percent of a conventional oil and gas driller’s waste stream is spread on roads. Read more here.

Environmental Protection 98

Environmental Protection Conservation Radiation 2013 98

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 9, 2022

DEP Radiation Protection Advisory Committee meeting. 15 On Radioactive Drilling Waste; Road Dumping Wastewater; Limits On Methane Emissions; More [PaEN] -- Dec. 15 On Radioactive Drilling Waste; Road Dumping Wastewater; Limits On Methane Emissions; More [PaEN] -- Dec. Agenda Posted. Room 105 Rachel Carson Building.

Natural Gas 63

Natural Gas Electricity Clean Energy Climate Change 63

Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Commercial Waste : Any waste material produced as a byproduct of commercial or industrial activity. Conservation : The preservation or restoration of a natural environment for the social, ecological, or even economical benefit. Filtration : Removing solid waste and material from water in the process of wastewater treatment.

Government 52

Government Law Waste Clean Air Act 52

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire September 6 PA Environment Digest 20 New Stories - Real Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA We Remember Sept. The September 6 PA Environment Digest is now available. Wolf, AG Shapiro To Support A Total Ban On Road Dumping Of Oil & Gas Drilling Wastewater; 240.4

Carbon Emissions 40

Carbon Emissions 2001 Waste Radiation 40

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2024

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

Nuclear Power 78

Nuclear Power 2024 Clean Energy Renewable Energy 78

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In fact, the researchers acknowledge that it could have been air, water, noise, light, stress, radiation—or combinations of these or other factors—that were responsible for the study results. 27 Released 1.1

Natural Gas 86

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Regulations Air Pollution 86

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

11-12 [PaEN] Programs/Information -- PA Society For Ornithology: 2025 PA Breeding Bird Blitz For Conservation Seeking Sponsors [PaEN] -- Nov. 11-12 [PaEN] Programs/Information -- PA Society For Ornithology: 2025 PA Breeding Bird Blitz For Conservation Seeking Sponsors [PaEN] -- Nov. Greene County [PaEN] -- DEP To Hold Dec.

Electricity 83

Electricity Conservation Recycling 2002 83

Circle of Blue

AUGUST 22, 2022

Conservation easements can facilitate a transition of cropland to salt marsh, providing numerous ecosystem services and up to 90% of the market value for farms. Crop damage radiates inward gradually from the edges of a field, where the salt hits first. By Hannah Richter, Circle of Blue – August 22, 2022.

Sea Level 320

Sea Level Conservation Ocean 2009 320

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2025

Penn State studies found the amounts of at least 25 of the chemicals they tested for exceeded environmental and health standards and radioactive radium exceeded industrial waste discharge standards. Read more here. The bill was reported out of Committee by a party-line vote, but went no further. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

Natural Gas 128

Natural Gas Waste 2025 2018 128

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 3, 2023

Because it's an oil and gas waste, nobody's required to carry these safety data sheets. 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. They're not even required to tell you. Kids put everything in their mouth.

Radiation 94

Radiation Waste Regulations Recycling 94

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 74

Conservation Natural Gas Waste Electricity 74

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The 2010 DCNR study also found "radium values are high enough that a possible radiation hazard exists, especially where radium could be adsorbed on iron oxides and accumulate in brine tanks." [ Read more here.] “The Read more here. The release of [radioactive] radium, a known carcinogen, is a potential threat to human health. Read more here.

Environmental Protection 105

Environmental Protection 2018 2010 2016 105

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 93

Natural Gas Politics Earth Day Electricity 93

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 85

Earth Day Natural Gas Clean Energy Waste 85

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 97

Waste Radiation Politics Natural Gas 97