PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 23, 2023

2022 Natural Gas House Explosion In Dauphin County Susquehanna River Basin Commission Holds Nov. 30 Guest Essay: My Hometown Shows The Benefits Of The Fossil Fuel Industry Come At A Tremendous Cost - Gov. Billion In Grants To Strengthen Power Grid Against Extreme Weather, To Deliver Cheaper, Cleaner, Reliable Energy, PA Included Gov.

Natural Gas 87

Natural Gas Recycling Conservation Fossil Fuels 87

PA Environment Daily

JULY 28, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC - DPH Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP approved a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with ethylene glycol in Windham Twp., The following DEP notices were published in the July 29 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Wyoming County. ( McKean County. (

Natural Gas 75

Natural Gas Waste Greenhouse Recycling 75

A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

For the first time at any Olympics, China is using CO2, collected from industrial waste gases, to cool ice rinks in its four ice sports venues. China also claims that all the venues will be fully powered by electricity from wind farms in the neighbouring Hebei province through a 666 km ultra-high voltage grid.

Renewable Energy 98

Renewable Energy Technology Technology Cooling 98

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The Governor approved a notable slate of climate legislation with a package that includes more stringent greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets and measures designed to reduce the state’s reliance on fossil fuels. Climate Change Mitigation.

2021 130

2021 2022 Sea Level Clean Energy 130

A Greener Life

APRIL 11, 2022

The UN agency concluded global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are at the highest levels in human history and without immediate and deep emissions reductions across all sectors limiting climate change to 1.5°C This would include using materials more efficiently, reusing and recycling products and minimising waste.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Climate Change 2030 Renewable Energy 98

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 30, 2023

30 Hearing On State’s Electronics Waste Recycling Law; Current Program Is Broken Keep PA Beautiful Updates Popular Litter Education Series: Open Your Eyes To Litter - Book 1 Available Now! House Environmental Committee To Hold Oct. 8 Hearing, Dec. 6 Business Meeting Nov.

Conservation 78

Conservation Electricity Natural Gas 2023 78

Environment Blog

JULY 9, 2020

Unfortunately, inefficient and poorly maintained buildings and offices have an enormous carbon footprint and are responsible for much of the greenhouse gas emissions in the UK. Some suppliers offer modified, repurposed shipping containers, and can install personalized racks, doors, shelves, electrics and security as needed.

Biodegradable 52

Biodegradable Recycling Waste Electricity 52

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

15 - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! 15 - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! PA Resources Council Announces Traveling Glass Recycling Bin Program Schedule In Allegheny County PA Resources Council To Host Nov. Million In Fast Charging, Hydrogen Fueling & Marine And Rail Freight Movers Grants Under Driving PA Forward DEP Sets Jan. 29 To Dec.

Recycling 52

Recycling Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Conservation 52

PA Environment Daily

JULY 30, 2023

100,000 Grant To Treat Acid Mine Drainage In Westmoreland County [PaEN] -- Stroud Water Research Center, Partners Host 7-Part, Online Expanding Meaningful Environmental & Watershed Literacy With Geospatial Tools Workshops Starting Sept.

Conservation 63

Conservation Natural Gas Climate Change Waste 63

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 10, 2022

17-18 At Marshall University, WV Recycling Program, Managing Electronics Waste On DEP Citizens Advisory Council Agenda For Oct. 17-18 At Marshall University, WV Recycling Program, Managing Electronics Waste On DEP Citizens Advisory Council Agenda For Oct. 22 Southwestern PA Commission Water Resource Center Nov.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2002 Conservation Waste 52

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 26, 2022

million kWh/yr. -- Fayette County for Fayette County Recycling Program : Fayette County, with the leadership of Sheila Shea, developed a robust countywide recycling program over the course of the last two years. Because of these bins, every one of Fayette County’s 42 municipalities now has access to recycling in some form.

2022 75

2022 Recycling Nitrogen Oxides 2020 75

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 29, 2021

17 [PaEN] -- ScrantonT: Lackawanna River Heritage Trail Receives Great Greenway/Trail Designation -- SunburyDI: Friends Group Formed For R.B. 17 [PaEN] -- ScrantonT: Lackawanna River Heritage Trail Receives Great Greenway/Trail Designation -- SunburyDI: Friends Group Formed For R.B.

Conservation 62

Conservation Waste Natural Gas Recycling 62

Environmental Progress

JANUARY 20, 2022

The Regulation sets a deadline on the operation of final disposal facilities for radioactive waste. An expiration date creates a disincentive for both technology developers and utilities to invest in commercializing “4th generation” technologies intended to more efficiently recycle used fuel. This makes the condition impractical.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels Regulations Waste Technology 52

Environmental Progress

JULY 3, 2023

We all used Chinese electricity mixes for c-Si PV. Mariutti had previously critiqued Leccisi and Fthenakis’ analysis in his self-published piece, noting that while the electrical input of solar was modeled according to a Chinese scenario, thermal input remained European. But what she told Mariutti was not reassuring.

Electricity 140

Electricity Fossil Fuels Government Carbon Emissions 140

Enviromental Defense

MAY 24, 2023

Electric vehicles (EVs) play an important role in reducing carbon pollution from transportation. But there are some false and half true claims being made about electric vehicles. Here we will separate fact from fiction about electric vehicles. For example , in Ontario, a Hyundai Ioniq EV only emits 6.2

Electricity 76

Electricity Fossil Fuels 2030 2010 76

Edouard Stenger

JULY 27, 2018

The book also highlights energy efficiency opportunities in industry, such as converting the steel industry to Electric Arc Furnace which is as much as 90 percent more efficient than the current Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF). Other innovative breakthroughs presented include industrial ecology and integrative housing design.

Climate Change 59

Climate Change 2009 2017 Sea Level 59

Vermont Law

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Not only are vehicles the number one emitter of greenhouse gas emissions, but car accidents are also the leading cause of death for those aged 1-54 in the country. Despite the sheer volume of plastics, recycling is not enough to reduce waste, especially as oil-rich nations continue to push for more production.

2024 40

2024 Ocean Conservation Paris Agreement 40

Greenbuilding Law

DECEMBER 10, 2023

This follows our post last week alerting commercial real estate owners and tenants in those buildings in Maryland about these regulations requiring Greenhouse Gas Data Must be Collected Beginning January 1 in Maryland. The regulation of Energy Use Intensity is not authorized by the statute. but also results in more than 14% of total U.S.

Regulations 59

Regulations Greenhouse Electricity Law 59

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2022

By Jennifer Matthews, Penn State News Upcycling plastic waste into graphite, used in electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, could positively contribute to the global economy, preserving resources, saving energy and reducing carbon dioxide emissions, according to Penn State researchers.

Upcycling 52

Upcycling Clean Energy Waste Electricity 52

Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

For example, the ongoing debate over the impact of certain pesticides in agriculture , greenhouse gas emissions are often a battle between the science and industry's attempts to muddy the science and government lobbying to roll back legislation (2). Typically used in conjunction with “greenhouse gas” but some emissions are not GHGs.

Government 52

Government Law Waste Clean Air Act 52

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 22, 2024

19-22 Senate Environmental Committee To Hold 2nd Joint Hearing With Ohio Legislature On Electric Grid Reliability Feb. 1 Virtual Stakeholders Meeting On Distributed Energy Resources Participation In Wholesale Electricity Markets DEP Awards $1.28 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities?

2024 83

2024 Natural Gas Natural Resources Conservation 83

Earthava

MAY 17, 2021

However, one of its most pressing current challenges is reducing the carbon emissions from transportation, a sector that is one of the highest contributors to greenhouse gases. Green technologies are eco-friendly inventions that’ concerned with energy efficiency, recycling, renewable resources , and more. Photo by Aleksejs Bergmanis.

Biofuels 70

Biofuels Carbon Emissions Air Pollution Carbon Monoxide 70

Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

You may have heard about a miracle cure for plastic waste that creates green energy in the process—the mystical waste incinerator. We know how many people want to rid the world of plastic waste and shift to sustainable energy. But there really is no miracle cure for waste. It almost sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it?

Fossil Fuels 77

Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Waste Pollution Control 77

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2023

California Area School District California Area School District (CASD) coordinates activities within the district and with local partners that reduce environmental impact, energy use, and food waste; conserve water; introduce sustainable transportation; and increase recycling. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Program.

Waste 92

Waste Recycling Solar Power 2010 92

Greenbuilding Law

APRIL 25, 2021

Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Climate Change, and Tree Planting. Finally, the bill adds the People’s Counsel as a member of the Maryland Commission on Climate Change and the Maryland Zero Emission Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council. Prohibition on Balloon Releases. Drinking Water.

Law 52

Law 2021 Recycling 2024 52

Smith Enviorment

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The legislature put two provisions in the Appropriations Act of 2023 (House Bill 259) to prevent state agencies from adopting rules intended to reduce emissions of greenhouse gasses such as carbon dioxide (CO2) in the state. SOLID WASTE Disposal of lithium- ion batteries. Prohibit cap and trade programs for CO2 emissions. 130A-309.10(f)

2023 98

2023 Ozone Clean Air Act Air Pollution 98

Ocean Conservancy

MAY 20, 2023

As electric vehicles (EVs) and renewables cut into demand and fracking created a surplus of oil and gas, they needed a Plan B: plastics. They need us to believe … plastic is a waste problem rather than a problem of overproduction. While important, cleanups and recycling alone can’t fix the plastic problem. Systems change.

Ocean 71

Ocean Waste Conservation Fossil Fuels 71

Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Then it’s also… Obviously at the same time and became more largest greenhouse gas emitter in the process and began to export its various forms of energy production, particularly coal. And it’s needed to do that since the 1980s and 1990s. This is great.” But then of course that’s still insufficient, right?

Politics 246

Politics Climate Change Technology Technology 246

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 22, 2022

When the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing, batteries help store clean energy to continue supplying electricity to the grid and to customers consistently and reliably. Generating and storing clean energy is a lifeline for the planet’s future; burning coal, oil, and gas fossil fuels causes 75% of greenhouse gas emissions.

Renewable Energy 149

Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Recycling 149

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The PA Public Utility Commission warned consumers in November surging prices for natural gas were not only increasing the cost of gas provided by utilities by as much as 128 percent, but electric costs would be going up by as much as 34 percent in the state. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

Natural Gas 96

Natural Gas Waste Regulations 2022 96

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

6 Virtual Brown Bag Briefing On Chemical Recycling , Noon. Grants -- Cornell Ornithology Lab Begins Accepting Land Trust Bird Conservation Grant Applications In January [PaEN] Upcoming Events -- Better Path Coalition: Dec. Read more here ] -- Penn State Extension In-Person Private Water Supply Education & Water Testing Workshop Jan.

Natural Gas 69

Natural Gas Climate Change Greenhouse Conservation 69

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2024

Shapiro Unveils Cap-And-Invest PA Climate Emissions Reduction Initiative To Reduce Carbon Pollution From Power Plants; Update Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards To Diversify Electric Generation, Improve Reliability Gov.

Electricity 63

Electricity Conservation 2024 Waste 63

Enviromental Defense

MAY 31, 2022

As with many environmental issues, when it comes to climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, this is no ordinary election. . As the province with the second highest greenhouse gas emissions in Canada, not doing enough to reduce these emissions is bad for the future of not just Ontario, but the whole country. .

Climate Change 63

Climate Change Politics 2022 2030 63

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2024

Shapiro Unveils Cap-And-Invest PA Climate Emissions Reduction Initiative To Reduce Carbon Pollution From Power Plants; Update Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards To Diversify Electric Generation, Improve Reliability [PaEN] -- Gov.

Natural Gas 72

Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 2024 72

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 18, 2023

When It Comes To PA Senate’s Vote Changing DEP’s Name, It Accomplishes Nothing - By Joseph Powers, Former DEP Acting Secretary, Executive Deputy -- TribLive Editorial: ‘Protection’ Still Core Of DEP’s Job -- DEP Posts Solicitation For Bids To Plug 23 Abandoned Conventional Oil & Gas Waste Injection Wells Owned By ARG Resources, Inc.

Conservation 94

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 94

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2023

Click Here to watch online. -- House Committee Holds June 5 Hearing On Bill Requiring Environmental Impact Reports On Certain Electric Generation, Waste, Major Air Pollution Sources Locating In Already Burdened Communities [PaEN] -- PA Assn. Room 8E-B East Wing.

Natural Gas 91

Natural Gas Electricity Recycling Politics 91

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Tree Health Struggles; What’s My Tree Doing For Me? -- WESA/The Allegheny Front: Why Teaching People About Invasive Plants Can Get A Little Thorny -- TribLive: Recycling Pumpkins Good For Wildlife, Environment -- Post-Gazette - John Hayes: Bear Season: Here’s How PA Controls Its Largest Predator -- PennLive: To The Bat Hospital! 17 Thru Feb.

Natural Gas 64

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2018 2029 64