PA Environment Daily

JULY 2, 2025

Innovative Programs: The Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps In 2016, DCNR introduced the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps, a program designed to engage young people in outdoor conservation work while providing job training and educational opportunities.

Natural Resources

Ocean Conservancy

APRIL 23, 2025

This is why we at Ocean Conservancy, working with partners around the globe, are advocating for the protection of the mesopelagic zone, and the ecosystem services it provides. But this is not the only topic Ocean Conservancy will be championing in Busan. But this is not the only topic Ocean Conservancy will be championing in Busan.

Ocean

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 29, 2025

Million To Settle Lawsuit By Investors Who Claimed EQT Overstated The Benefits Of Its Rice Energy Merger In 2017 -- Marcellus Drilling News: Integrated Lithium Production Plant Coming To PA In 2026 Using Oil & Gas Production Wastewater [PaEN] -- Marcellus Drilling News: Avonlea Lithium Corp.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 5, 2025

With Congress rolling back numerous federal clean energy programs, hundreds of Pennsylvanians joined PennEnvironment’s annual virtual “citizen lobby day.” Red, blue and purple states are all diving in and taking advantage of the clean energy opportunities readily available in their states. “Red,

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

MAY 7, 2025

The State of Renewable Energy 2025 documents the growth of six key clean energy technologies across the United States over the past decade and ranks states accordingly for solar power, wind power, battery storage, energy efficiency, electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations.

Renewable Energy

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2024

20 RiverWatch Video Report -- Post-Gazette: PA Farmers Turning To No-Till Farming Focusing On Bottom Line, Human Health -- Penn State Extension Conservation Cornerstone: Jan. Get Your Passport To 2025 PA Farm Show, Enhance Your Conservation Skills Starting Jan.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JULY 22, 2025

Chairman DeFrank emphasized the need for continued investment in a wide range of energy resources-- including renewables, energy efficiency, storage, demand response, and traditional baseload generation-- to ensure that Pennsylvania’s grid remains resilient and affordable. “We Click Here for video and photos.

Solar Power

Law Columbia

JULY 21, 2025

In New York, a lack of adequate transmission and distribution infrastructure, as well as the high cost of upgrading that infrastructure to allow new wind and solar projects to be connected, have been a major bottleneck to renewable energy deployment. This could help to prevent excessive utility cost-overruns. (3)

Renewable Energy

A Greener Life

JULY 6, 2025

As the world’s attention turns toward COP30, Brazil’s evolving environmental strategies will play a crucial role in shaping global discussions on sustainability, climate change, and conservation efforts. Deforestation decline in the Amazon Deforestation in the Amazon has reached a nine-year low, with a significant 30.6%

2025

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- PA State Conservation Commission Wins Natural Resource Education Champion Award [PaEN] -- Dept. Get Your Passport To 2025 PA Farm Show, Enhance Your Conservation Skills Starting Jan.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 27, 2024

How Oil & Gas Waste Haunts Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- Lehigh Valley-Based Wildlands Conservancy Highlights November Program, Activities -- Schuylkill Action Network To Hold Annual Meeting Nov. 11 -- DEP Eligible For $1.7 26 -- Sierra Club PA Hosts Oct. 30 Webinar - It’s Scary Out Here! 11 -- DEP Eligible For $1.7 11 -- DEP Eligible For $1.7

Natural Gas

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 13, 2025

A just land transition defines Meaningful Benefits for communities Californias Department of Conservation (DOC) has a head start in this area. In April, DOC adopted revised guidelines for its Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program (MLRP), which included a robust definition of meaningful benefits.

2007

Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 1, 2025

A systematic literature review of simulation models for flows, markets, and sustainability of critical energy transition minerals. Resources, Conservation & Recycling Advances, 27, 200271.

Renewable Energy

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Sustainable Pittsburgh invites regional leaders, employers, training organizations, policymakers, economic development agencies, residents, and other stakeholders to join ongoing efforts to position southwestern Pennsylvania as a leader in the clean energy economy.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2025

On April 23, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources marked a major sustainability milestone celebrating 30 years of conservation leadership by unveiling its 30th solar array on public lands. PaEN] -- Allegheny Land Trust, Game Commission Partner To Preserve 266 Acre Deer Creek Conservation Project In Indiana Twp.,

Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 5, 2025

The Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Cindy Dunn, provided the event’s keynote address, saying , “The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is using solar energy as a part of our broader commitment to sustainably managing the Commonwealth’s natural spaces.

Renewable Energy

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 18, 2025

April 1-3-- Penn State ACAP Ag Conservation Con 2025 - Harrisburg April 2-- Penn State Extension Pond Management Series (3 of 4). 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Noon to 1:00 p.m. to Noon April 8-- Penn State Extension (8 of 10) Pennsylvania Forests Webinar Seminar Series - Forest Resilience Scorecard for PA.

Renewable Energy

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 10, 2025

Peng, West Virginia University [Warning] -- TribLive Guest Essay: America Needs Affordable Energy - Coal Doesn’t Fit The Bill - By Jenny Rowland-Shea, Center for American Progress -- DEP/EPA AirNow Forecasts Code Orange Air Quality Action Day Monday, August. 10th Lehigh Valley Watershed Conference Set For Oct.

Conservation

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP ) offers grants and loan guarantees to farmers, ranchers, and rural small businesses for energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy systems. Renewable energy systems like solar dominate REAPs portfolio, with most awards granted to farms and small businesses.

Renewable Energy

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Homeowners with solar installations have an estimated savings of 20% on their monthly energy bill. The program provides guidance and application assistance for homeowners to gain access to $1.15 million in funding for home solar installations.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 25, 2025

Not only do they provide shelter for vehicles from the elements, they also generate renewable energy that directly powers the business. We have a solar array that powers our own municipal buildings, said Katie Blume, Millheim Borough Council President and the Political & Legislative Director of Conservation PA.

Clean Energy

A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

By Liu Lican On November 8, China issued its first Energy Law , which aims to support the development and utilisation of renewable energy and increase the proportion of non-fossil energy consumption. However, the law also states that there will be “rational development and clean and efficient use” of fossil fuels.

Law

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 29, 2025

12-14; Use Your Agricultural Conservation Passport [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Hosts Aug. 12-14; Use Your Agricultural Conservation Passport [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Hosts Aug. 12-14; Use Your Agricultural Conservation Passport [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Hosts Aug.

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 30, 2025

Million In Federal Mine Reclamation Funding, $979.3 Million Over 4 Years; Next Round Of Local Mine Reclamation Grants Open Sept. Million In Federal Mine Reclamation Funding, $979.3 Million Over 4 Years; Next Round Of Local Mine Reclamation Grants Open Sept. Million In Federal Mine Reclamation Funding, $979.3

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 27, 2025

Jim Gregory, Justin Mason, Conservative Energy Network Pennsylvania -- Post-Gazette - Anya Litvak: Pennsylvania’s Clean Energy Momentum In Crosshairs Of The Congressional Republican One Big Beautiful Bill [Posted: June 27, 2025] PA Environment Digest

Renewable Energy

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 28, 2025

Mastriano: ‘It’s Pure Insanity’ International/National Impacts On PA Natural Gas [ Energy Independence Means Renewables ] -- AAA Gasoline Prices: National- $3.19 Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Million In Federal Mine Reclamation Funding, $979.3

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 8, 2025

1 [PaEN] Grants -- Foundation For Pennsylvania Watersheds Announces $650,000 In Conservation Grants; Next Grant Round Opens In August [PaEN] -- Applications Now Being Accepted For The Giant Company, Keep PA Beautiful Healing The Planet Grants To Support Tree Planting Projects [PaEN] -- Dept.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 18, 2025

Read more here ] The bills were all reported from the Committee and Tabled.

Renewable Energy

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 11, 2025

Joining The Meeting The meeting will be held in Room 60 East Wing starting at 10:00 a.m.

Regulations

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 18, 2025

This event is brought to you by The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation , a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting invertebrates worldwide by combining scientific expertise with citizen-driven conservation efforts. The featured speaker will be Jenna N. Davis is a Xerces Society Ambassador based in Harrisburg.

Renewable Energy

Law Columbia

APRIL 11, 2025

Over the last five years, several states, including New York (2020), California (2022), Illinois (2023), and Michigan (2023) have adopted comprehensive permitting reforms that curtail the power of local governments to block development of large-scale renewable energy projects.

Renewable Energy

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 27, 2025

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. 31 -- Register Now! Of Environmental Professionals Annual Conference Sept.

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 23, 2024

25 In Harrisburg Ag Conservation Professionals! Get Your Passport To 2025 PA Farm Show, Enhance Your Conservation Skills Starting Jan. Get Your Passport To 2025 PA Farm Show, Enhance Your Conservation Skills Starting Jan. 16 Webinar On Forest Carbon Markets And Payment Programs Expert Panel Jan.

Natural Gas

Vermont Law

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Whether it is ensuring the health of their crops, monitoring livestock, harvesting, or conserving energy, AI has advanced the productivity and in turn the environmental impact of agriculture. Finally, AI is making impacts on sustainable energy generation.

Technology

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: State Of The Susquehanna River - A Closer Look At Our River -- Western PA Conservancy: Dec. Thank you for your leadership! -- Penn State Ag Council Recognizes Cong. 5-7 In Lancaster [PaEN] -- Wilkes-Barre Times: DEP Reduced Permit Backlog By 67% Under Gov.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2025

On April 22, in celebration of Earth Day, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn joined students, educators, and local leaders at Pottstown High School in Montgomery County to plant trees and highlight the role of green infrastructure in building healthier, more resilient communities.

Earth Day

Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Source: UCS , with Alternatives for Community and Environment, GreenRoots, and the Conservation Law Foundation. The existing siting process has resulted in a high concentration of polluting electricity generating units in and near environmental justice neighborhoods.

Clean Energy