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The Capitol Christmas Tree Provides a Timely Reminder on Environmental Stewardship This Holiday Season

Inside Climate News

Comparing the carbon footprints of real and artificial Christmas trees involves a complex calculation which, in the case of real trees, depends upon how they are disposed of. By Emma Ricketts WASHINGTON—A ceremony on the Capitol’s West Lawn to light a 78-foot red spruce from Pisgah National Forest earlier this month heralded the festive holiday season.

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Viewpoint: This Christmas let’s kick our consumption habits

A Greener Life

Photo credit: Vuk Valcic / Alamy Stock Photo. By Anders Lorenzen. Regular readers of this site will note that I’m often critical of overconsumption – and regularly chose to make this point in the Christmas and New Year period; the time of year we tend to both be most reflective as well as consume the most. . Particularly challenging circumstances this year.

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Top 10 ESG Blog Posts of 2022

Greenbuilding Law

As we look back in this ‘year in review’ at our most read blog posts in 2022, at a time when many have emerged from 2 years of permacrisis to the highs of a future where ESG opportunities are accelerating. This blog is a microcosm of the issues we assist clients with daily in our own non-law and law practice. We are incredibly excited about the prospects for our clients to maximize the opportunities ESG presents with sustainable growth, many of which have been the subject of blog posts this year

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UGI Asks Natural Gas Customers To Conserve Energy Use Due To Regional Natural Gas Supply Constraints

PA Environment Daily

On December 24, UGI Utilities announced it is requesting customers to voluntarily reduce natural gas utilization through noon on Sunday due to regional natural gas supply constraints caused by extreme weather conditions. UGI said natural gas customers can take simple conservation steps such as: – Setting thermostats to 65 degrees, if health permits; – Postponing use of natural gas appliances such as stoves, ovens, and clothes dryers; – Avoiding use of natural gas fireplaces.

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Implementing D.E.J.I. Strategies in Energy, Environment, and Transportation

Speaker: Antoine M. Thompson, Executive Director of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition

Diversity, Equity, Justice, and Inclusion (DEJI) policies, programs, and initiatives are critically important as we move forward with public and private sector climate and sustainability goals and plans. Underserved and socially, economically, and racially disadvantaged communities bear the burden of pollution, higher energy costs, limited resources, and limited investments in the clean energy and transportation sectors.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- Lancaster Farming: Karl Brown, Executive Secretary Of State Conservation Commission Retires After Decades Of Program Growth -- In Memoriam: Marcus Schneck, PA’s Preeminent Outdoors Journalist, Dies At 66 -- Post-Gazette - Salena Zito: ‘It May Make A Difference To All Eternity Whether We Do Right Or Wrong Today’ - Doing And Saying The Right Thing Has Enormous Impact -- Oil & G

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This Week’s Examples Of Going The WRONG WAY On Environmental, Energy Issues

PA Environment Daily

While PA Environment Digest’s priority is to highlight positive examples of environmental and energy leadership, 2022 is an election year which demands accountability to voters. Below are examples of going the WRONG WAY on environmental and energy issues from last week’s articles and NewsClips-- -- Oil & Gas Industry Impacts: Navy Veterans Patrick & Helen Robinson Relate Their 7-Year Struggle Dealing With Impacts Of Mariner East Pipeline Construction In Indiana County, And They Continue

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Sunday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 12.25.22

PA Environment Daily

Are You Telling Your Story? Senate returns to voting session January 3, 9, 10, 11, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 -- Committee Schedule House returns to voting session January 3 [Democrats, Republicans Fighting Over Schedule] -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events DEP Emergency Advisory: Due to complications from the weather emergency, the DEP hotline to report environmental emergencies-- 1-800-541-2050 is being routed to the PA Emergency Management Agency.

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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Governor’s Transition -- Spotlight PA: What Shapiro’s Transition Team Says About How He’ll Govern, And What Some Picks Are Raising Eyebrows -- PA Capital-Star Guest Essay: The Best And Worst Of Times - A Tale Of Two PA Transitions-- Governor, State House -- Inquirer Guest Essay: Shapiro’s Transition Team Sends A Bad Message To Women -- AP: Shapiro’s Big Win For PA Governor Is A High Note Amid Antisemitism Surge -- PA Senate/Hous