Legal Planet

MARCH 6, 2023

Green hydrogen––produced with renewable electricity and water­­––is often described as a tool for decarbonizing the challenging last 10% of greenhouse gas emissions. Natural gas plants retrofitted to blend hydrogen, supporters insist, can cheaply and reliably fill this need with infrastructure that already exists.

Natural Gas 147

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions Carbon Dioxide 147

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 27, 2023

For natural gas-fired power, the costs of maintaining outdated and inefficient infrastructure–let alone building new infrastructure–like power plants, production wells, and pipelines add up quickly and largely get passed along to consumers in the form of higher energy bills.

Fossil Fuels 199

Fossil Fuels Electricity 2014 Climate Change 199

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

27 Families Will Hold Town Hall Meeting In Washington County Seeking Policy Changes After Pitt Studies Link Natural Gas Development And Negative Health Outcomes [PaEN] -- PennLive Guest Essay: Gov.

Natural Gas 91

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Clean Energy Ozone 91

PA Environment Daily

MAY 12, 2023

Steamfitters Local Union 420, 14420 Townsend Road, Philadelphia. Trillion Across Global Economy, Report -- AP: EPA: New Pollution Limits Proposed For U.S. Trillion Across Global Economy, Report -- AP: EPA: New Pollution Limits Proposed For U.S. Trillion Across Global Economy, Report -- AP: EPA: New Pollution Limits Proposed For U.S.

Air Pollution 88

Air Pollution Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Nuclear Power 88

Legal Planet

MAY 24, 2022

This outcome would actually give EPA quite a bit of leeway, especially given that many states with high emissions also have electricity markets dominated by one or two utilities. In particular, it could require coal plants to co-fire with natural gas or wood chips, which could reduce emissions substantially.

Fossil Fuels 221

Fossil Fuels Clean Air Act Regulations Ozone 221

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Shapiro Noncommittal On Greenhouse Gas Strategy As Climate Task Force Finishes Work -- House/Senate Legislative Climate Caucus Announces Climate Week Activities In PA Oct. 23 to 29; More Abandoned Wells; Oil & Gas Doesn’t Typically Issue NOVs For ‘Routine’ Venting Of Natural Gas, Will Air Quality Under New Regs?

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas 2028 Ozone Government 106

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The cost of wind and solar power have been falling for over a decade, making them the world’s cheapest source of new electricity. Fossil fuel emissions, such as particulate matter and ozone, contribute to respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses, as well as deaths. trillion or 6.8%

Fossil Fuels 262

Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Climate Change Paris Agreement 262

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 16, 2023

16 In Liberty-Clairton Area, Allegheny County -- Scranton Times Editorial: Ozone Layer Healing Makes Case For Regulation -- TribLive: Natural Gas vs. Electric? Shale Oil & Gas Revolution?

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Ozone Recycling Politics 62

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 1, 2022

These pollutants contribute to ground-level ozone, or smog, which EPA has shown has negative health impacts, including asthma attacks and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Zero- and low-emission vehicles also lower carbon dioxide emissions, helping to lessen climate change. Annually, the project will remove 1.38

Nitrogen Oxides 57

Nitrogen Oxides Clean Energy Ground-Level Ozone Carbon Dioxide 57

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The grant recipients, ranging from a small borough to rental car, garbage truck, and school bus companies, will replace 88 old gasoline or diesel vehicles with 78 electric and 10 renewable natural gas vehicles and install 36 chargers for electric vehicles.

Nitrogen Oxides 74

Nitrogen Oxides Ground-Level Ozone Carbon Monoxide Carbon Dioxide 74

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Read more here. House Bill 652 would give DEP the statutory authority to deny a permit application in any environmental justice area based on the “cumulative environmental impacts.”

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Fossil Fuels 109

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 23, 2023

With the clean energy transition already under way, the US electricity mix is set to continue changing this year. Solar power is expected to make up about half of all additions of US electric generating capacity in 2023, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). I’ll start off with the good.

Fossil Fuels 180

Fossil Fuels 2023 Clean Energy Nitrogen Oxides 180

Greenbuilding Law

JUNE 5, 2022

compressed natural gas, solar, hydroelectric, wind). volume mixing ratio), together with a number of trace gases, such as argon (0.93% volume mixing ratio), helium, radiatively active greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide (0.035% volume mixing ratio), and ozone. Biofuels Gas or liquid fuel made from plant material.

Greenhouse 98

Greenhouse Carbon Dioxide Atmosphere Fossil Fuels 98

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 27, 2023

Annual Symposium To Focus On Electric Power Transformation - Energy, Environment, Policy & Technology Sept. Hosts Woodland Stream Protection Program Saturday, Aug. 26 -- Stroud, PASA Sustainable Agriculture: Launching Agroforestry Project At Wild Fox Farm In Berks County In-Person Sept. 6 [PaEN] -- Air & Waste Management Assn.

Natural Gas 63

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Ozone Conservation 63

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 27, 2023

Of Health, Pitt Study Of Natural Gas Development Health Impacts -- Inquirer - Will Bunch: Does Anyone Care About The Study Linking PA Natural Gas Development To Cancer In Kids? 24-26 In Altoona [PaEN] -- Federal Office Of Surface Mining Provides $100,000 Grant To Schuylkill Headwaters Assn.

Conservation 93

Conservation Natural Gas Recycling Ozone 93

A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

This is replacing the traditional hydrofluorocarbons which have been found to damage the ozone layer. About the technology, Wu Xiaonan, an official at the National Speed Skating Oval said: “With the CO2 refrigeration process, we can save 20-30% on electricity compared to traditional ice-making methods.”

Renewable Energy 98

Renewable Energy Technology Technology Cooling 98

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 14, 2021

DEP said the proposed rule revision would help ensure that automakers offer for sale in Pennsylvania new zero emissions electric vehicle models that otherwise would be offered in surrounding states that have a requirement. It’s free for public use and distribution.

2025 52

2025 Nitrogen Oxides Regulations Ground-Level Ozone 52

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Shapiro Must Acknowledge Health Risks Of Natural Gas Development And Take Meaningful Action To Protect The Public [PaEN] -- Physicians For Social Responsibility PA: Gov. 15 To Celebrate America Recycles Day [PaEN] -- CleanScapes Hosts Nov. 15 To Celebrate America Recycles Day [PaEN] -- CleanScapes Hosts Nov.

Conservation 102

Conservation Natural Gas Recycling Electricity 102

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2022

Million To Help Cover Home Energy Costs -- WHYY: Philly Area Finally Off The ‘Worst 25’ List For Ozone Pollution, But Still Gets Failing Grade -- DCED Announces Grant To Fund Industrial Site Reuse Environmental Assessment In Clarion County -- MCall: Emmaus Sues Makers Of PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Over Groundwater Contamination -- Insurance Dept.

Earth Day 73

Earth Day Ozone Natural Gas Recycling 73

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 29, 2022

Other States/National/International -- Utility Dive: EPA Regional Ozone Proposal Threatens Electric Reliability: RTOs, State Utility Regulators PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- Post-Gazette: Pittsburgh-Area Man Charged With Crimes Related To Assault On U.S. What’s Your Community Doing?

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Ozone Climate Change 62

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2022

The program supports electric, ethanol, biodiesel, compressed natural gas (CNG), propane gas, and other cleaner fuel vehicles. Transportation generates 47 percent of nitrogen oxide emissions in Pennsylvania, contributing to the formation of ground-level ozone.

Nitrogen Oxides 52

Nitrogen Oxides Greenhouse Ground-Level Ozone Carbon Dioxide 52

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Shapiro Must Acknowledge Health Risks Of Natural Gas Development And Take Meaningful Action To Protect The Public [PaEN] -- Physicians For Social Responsibility PA: Gov. Read more here.

Air Pollution 88

Air Pollution Natural Gas Waste Ozone 88

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 6, 2023

Major oil and gas infrastructure facilities could be covered by the amended legislation if they are considered a major source of hazardous air pollutants, criteria pollutants or are subject to prevention of significant deterioration or nonattainment new source review under existing regulations. Why Does It Matter?

Natural Gas 71

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Natural Resources 71

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 1, 2023

27 Families Will Hold Town Hall Meeting In Washington County Seeking Policy Changes After Pitt Studies Link Natural Gas Development And Negative Health Outcomes [PaEN] -- PennLive Guest Essay: Gov. PaEN] -- DEP Invites Comments On Title V Air Quality Permit For Eastern Gas Transmission Compressor Station In Westmoreland County At Oct.

Conservation 102

Conservation Natural Gas Climate Change Fossil Fuels 102

Clean Energy Law

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The Basin does not meet the state or federal ambient air quality standards for ozone and particulate matter, and existing regulations have to date proved insufficient to bring the Basin into compliance. The SCAQMD is the local agency responsible for attaining these clean air standards in the Basin. Facility-Based Mobile Source Measures.

Ozone 130

Ozone Regulations 2020 2019 130

Environmental Progress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

US electricity sector emissions decreased 34 percent from 2005 to 2019, including an astonishing 10 percent in 2019, which is the largest year-on-year decline in history. Subsidies and mandates for renewables result in higher electricity prices and the net transfer of wealth from lower to upper income citizens.

2020 96

2020 Air Pollution Climate Change Natural Gas 96

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Read more here. House Bill 652 would give DEP the statutory authority to deny a permit application in any environmental justice area based on the “cumulative environmental impacts.”

Air Pollution 77

Air Pollution Waste Natural Gas Ozone 77

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 11, 2022

This is to say nothing of the other respiratory illnesses caused or exacerbated by smog (ozone), another dangerous byproduct of fossil fuels, or the risks borne by the 310,896 PA kids who attend school within a half mile of an oil and gas facility. Hescox is president/CEO of the York County-based Evangelical Environmental Network.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Ozone 2006 98

Greenbuilding Law

AUGUST 7, 2022

Direct emissions are produced from residential and commercial activities in a variety of ways: Combustion of natural gas and petroleum products for heating including water heating and cooking needs emits carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O). Air conditioning and refrigeration.

Greenhouse 52

Greenhouse Fossil Fuels Waste Cooling 52

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 17, 2023

Read more here. House Bill 652 would give DEP the statutory authority to deny a permit application in any environmental justice area based on the “cumulative environmental impacts.”

Air Pollution 96

Air Pollution Waste Natural Gas Ozone 96

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 20, 2023

Because beyond the importance of cleaning up the power sector itself, we also need a clean electricity system to enable the decarbonization of so many other aspects of our economy, from vehicles to homes and businesses to industrial processes. In June 2022, the Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision in West Virginia v.

Clean Air Act 193

Clean Air Act Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions Clean Energy 193

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Read more here. House Bill 652 would give DEP the statutory authority to deny a permit application in any environmental justice area based on the “cumulative environmental impacts.”

Air Pollution 74

Air Pollution Waste Natural Gas Ozone 74

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Read more here. House Bill 652 would give DEP the statutory authority to deny a permit application in any environmental justice area based on the “cumulative environmental impacts.”

Air Pollution 74

Air Pollution Waste Natural Gas Ozone 74

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 5, 2023

On June 5, the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee held a hearing on House Bill 652 (Bullock-D-Philadelphia) requiring an evaluation of the cumulative impacts of certain electric generation, waste management, sewage treatment facilities and major sources of air pollution proposed in communities already burdened by pollution.

Natural Gas 95

Natural Gas Environmental Protection Natural Resources Waste 95

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Read more here. House Bill 652 would give DEP the statutory authority to deny a permit application in any environmental justice area based on the “cumulative environmental impacts.”

Air Pollution 75

Air Pollution Waste Natural Gas Ozone 75

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Oil and natural gas operations are the nation’s largest industrial source of methane. Oil and natural gas operations are also significant sources of other health-harming air pollutants, including smog-forming volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and toxic air pollutants such as benzene. million homes for the winter.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Greenhouse 52

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Hydrogen is an indirect greenhouse gas that can lead to the formation of ozone and methane. For hydrogen that is produced from natural gas, an additional recommendation is for state establishment of a performance standard that requires that lifecycle emissions remain below a certain level per kilogram of hydrogen produced.

Carbon Dioxide 40

Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Environmental Protection 40