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In 2022, the Australian renewable energy industry broke through a major milestone, commencing construction on over 5,000 megawatts of wind and solar farms. This is on top of another strong year for small scale rooftop solar of slightly under 3,000 megawatts. The post Australia Constructed 5,000 Megawatts of Wind and Solar Farms in 2022 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
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Are You Telling Your Story? House returns to voting session Feb. 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, March 1 -- Committee Schedule Senate returns to voting session Feb. 27, 28, March 1, 6, 7, 8 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Gov. Shapiro Announces Pennsylvania Will Conduct Independent Water Sampling Following Ohio/PA Train Derailment [PaEN] -- PA Capital-Star: PA Officials Vow To ‘Hold This Railroad Accountable,’ Announce Monthly Water Testing -- TribLive: Allegheny County Air Quality Remai
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The February 17 Take Five Fridays With Pam is now available from the PA Parks & Forests Foundation-- Vast Array Of State Park Infrastructure Projects Now On Drawing Board Click Here to read their entire newsletter. Click Here to sign up for your own copy. Visit the PA Parks & Forests Foundation’s Events webpage and DCNR’s Calendar of Events for activities happening near you.
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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
The following DEP notices were published in the February 18 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Range Resources Appalachia, LLC -Cornwall Turkey Unit 7H: DEP received Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with drilling wastewater in Lewis Twp., Lycoming County. ( PA Bulletin, page 997 ) -- Coterra Energy, Inc. - D.
On February 3, DEP issued Chapter 102 and 105 permits for the Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC Regional Energy Access Expansion Natural Gas Pipeline Project. ( PA Bulletin, page 1009 ) The applicant is proposing the installation and mainte-nance of an approximately 22.2-miles-long, 30-inches diameter pipeline, an approximately 13.8-miles-long, 42-inch diameter pipeline, and appurtenant facilities in various municipalities within Luzerne, Northampton, Bucks, Chester, and Monroe for the
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Speaker: Antoine M. Thompson, Executive Director of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition
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Speaker: Laurie Schoeman Director, Climate & Sustainability, Capital
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The Center for Coalfield Justice will host a February 28 webinar on Protecting Your Health and Property From Damage Caused by Coal Mining starting at 6:00 p.m. Do you own property near a coal mine? Were you witness to an event or activity you believe hurt the environment or public health? Want to learn more about how to protect yourself and your community from potential harms to property, the environment, and health?
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