PA Environment Daily

JUNE 9, 2023

Third Annual Breeding Bird Blitz For Conservation - Donate To Your Favorite Team By June 19 [PaEN] -- DEP/EPA AirNOW Forecasts Code ORANGE Air Quality Action Day Friday, June 9 Across PA -- TribLive: Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert Issued For Region -- PA Capital-Star - John Micek: What The Wildfires Teach Us - We Might Not Survive Our Own Climate Foolishness, (..)

Natural Gas 87

Natural Gas Nuclear Power 2026 Conservation 87

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2023

Million To Delaware Estuary Program, Including Support For Mussel Hatchery At Philadelphia's Bartram's Gardens [PaEN] -- Dept.

Natural Gas 103

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Earth Day Waste 103

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

. -- Oil & Gas Industry Spills, Releases Created Over 575 New Brownfield Sites So Far In Pennsylvania, With More Every Week [PaEN] -- Environmental Health Project Finds Results ‘Very Concerning’ From University Of Pittsburgh Studies Showing Links Between Natural Gas Development And Lymphoma Cancer, Worsening Asthma Conditions, Lower Birth Weights (..)

Natural Gas 93

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Recycling 2023 93

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2023

House holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated: House Budget Hearing Schedule - March 20, 21, 22 Senate holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated Senate Budget Hearing Schedule - March 20, 21, 22 TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Independent Fiscal Office Posts Budget Hearing Documents -- KDKA: (..)

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Air Pollution Earth Day 2023 62

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Coal-Fired Power Capacity Retired By End Of 2029 As A Result Of Competition With Natural Gas, Renewables PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- PennLive: Jury Selection Begins For Trial Of Cumberland County Woman Accused Of Crimes Related To Assault On U.S. 9 Webinar: Tackling The Next Half Century Of Water Challenges.

2029 62

2029 Natural Gas Natural Sciences Conservation 62

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 22, 2023

14 to 20 [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - Jan. Billion Cost Of Plugging Conventional Oil & Gas Wells - By Barb Jarmoska, Keep It Wild PA [ Abandoned Oil, Gas Wells Can Cost PA Taxpayers $1.8 21 [PaEN] -- Susquehanna River Basin Commission Sets Feb. 2 Hearing On A 4.5

Natural Gas 74

Natural Gas 2023 Renewable Energy Waste 74

Enviromental Defense

MAY 7, 2024

CCS is a multi-billion dollar boondoggle that doesn’t come close to the hype, has significant safety risks, and is a substantial distraction from real climate solutions, such as building more renewable energy, increasing electricity transmission infrastructure, and developing and using storage technology. Want proof?

Fossil Fuels 100

Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Renewable Energy Solar Power 100

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

Thank you for your leadership! -- Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

Conservation 107

Conservation Natural Gas Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels 107

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 20, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 535 ) -- Gans Energy, LLC - Gans Power Station: DEP issued Air Quality Plan approval for this 88 MW natural gas power plant in Springhill Twp., PA Bulletin, page 535 ) -- Martins Creek LLC - Electric Peaking Plant: DEP revoked State-Only Air Quality Permits for this facility in City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County. (

Natural Gas 103

Natural Gas Recycling Politics Waste 103

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

DEP issued notices of violations for abandonment, failure to submit annual production and waste generation and well integrity reports and for other violations. Violations related to well abandonment and failure to submit annual production and waste generation and well integrity reports remain in place. [

Natural Gas 89

Natural Gas 2024 2023 Carbon Dioxide 89

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2023

-- UnionProgress.com: PA Turnpike Adding Solar Panels To New Stanton Office As Part Of Sustainability Effort -- Utility Dive: State Regulators - Including PA - Urge PJM To Speed Interconnection For New Generation In Face Of Power Plant Retirements -- Wilkes-Barre Times: EPA Announces Nationwide Funding For Electric School Buses In Nanticoke -- PA Resources (..)

Toxic Substances Control Act 98

Toxic Substances Control Act Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Climate Change 98

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 20, 2023

NOTE: June 28 Is Last Day For Senate Action On Nomination Of Richard Negrin As DEP Secretary -- 3 Days That Shook Washington County: Natural Gas Plant Explosion; Pipeline Leak Of 1.1 Room 8E-B East Wing. Click Here to watch live.

Solar Power 116

Solar Power Air Pollution Natural Gas Politics 116

Circle of Blue

DECEMBER 13, 2021

One of Iraq’s leading environmentalists says the legal threat is a distraction from Iraq’s own political mismanagement of water. He said Iraq should focus its efforts on mending antiquated irrigation systems and preventing water waste. Countries whose electricity relies largely on hydropower can face shortages when rains fail.

2021 246

2021 Fossil Fuels Politics Natural Gas 246

Environmental Progress

JANUARY 20, 2022

Their inclusion appears to be the result of a political compromise with Member States rather than of scientific appraisal as in the case of nuclear energy. The Regulation sets a deadline on the operation of final disposal facilities for radioactive waste. The following elements of the Regulation proposal are dealt with in this review.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels Regulations Waste Technology 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2024

Unit 1 at Three Mile Island continued to operate until it was shut down in September, 2019 as a result of competition with natural gas-fired electric generation. Read more here. The day after the accident, 35,000 protesters in Hanover, West Germany, chanted, "We all live in Pennsylvania."

Nuclear Power 117

Nuclear Power Radiation Cooling Regulations 117

Enviromental Defense

JUNE 21, 2021

For example, it has stubbornly underestimated the growth in renewables for years, leaving much more room in its analysis for oil and natural gas. Oil and gas boosters both from the political and corporate world will offer solutions that involve a significant role for oil and gas using unproven techno-fixes.

Fossil Fuels 97

Fossil Fuels Paris Agreement Clean Energy Climate Change 97

Smith Enviorment

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Clean Water Act requires a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for any release of waste to surface waters. Aside from the constitutional issue, legislative intervention in a permitting action sets a precedent for direct political intervention in permit decisions. Amends G.S. 143-215.1 (c8)

2023 52

2023 Clean Water Act Waste Law 52

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 28, 2021

GW Of Coal-Fired Electric Generation Capacity Retired Since 2011; 14.5 GW Of 317.6

2011 62

2011 2021 Natural Gas Recycling 62

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2022

Unit 1 at Three Mile Island continued to operate until it was shut down in September, 2019 as a result of competition with natural gas-fired electric generation. Read more here. Three Mile Island is a vivid example of how environmental accidents and disasters that no one thought would happen… actually did.

Nuclear Power 52

Nuclear Power Radiation Cooling Natural Gas 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2023

Unit 1 at Three Mile Island continued to operate until it was shut down in September, 2019 as a result of competition with natural gas-fired electric generation. Natural Gas Infrastructure Threats It is naive and dangerous to not do everything we can to prevent and prepare for environmental accidents.

Nuclear Power 97

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Radiation Cooling 97

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 4, 2023

Natural Gas Production Will Be Exported -- The Center Square Guest Essay: Realizing Our Energy Potential And Ensuring Our Security - By Rep. Natural Gas Production Will Be Exported -- The Center Square Guest Essay: Realizing Our Energy Potential And Ensuring Our Security - By Rep. Will It Pay Off?

Natural Gas 75

Natural Gas Politics Earth Day Electricity 75

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 26, 2023

Other States/National/International -- EPA Releases Report Showing Health Impacts Of Climate Change On Children In US -- EPA Announces $400 Million Grant Program To Fund Clean School Buses PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- Post-Gazette - Ford Turner: Gov.

Natural Gas 100

Natural Gas Climate Change Politics Waste 100

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

. -- DEP Issued 754 Notices Of Violation For Defective Oil & Gas Well Casing, Cementing, The Fundamental Protection Needed To Prevent Gas Migration, Groundwater & Air Contamination, Explosions [PaEN] -- The Daily Item Editorial: On Energy Facility Permitting: Sen. 21 [PaEN] -- Energy Future PA Names Former Rep.

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Politics Waste Electricity 62

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

7 Hearing On York County Solid Waste Authority Resource Recovery Facility Air Permit [PaEN] -- Scranton Times: DEP Admonishes Keystone Landfill For Odors, Criticizes Mitigation Measures -- DEP Posted 57 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In Nov. Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Nov.

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas 2024 Politics Waste 97

Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

These can be natural events or, as is the case at present, the result of industrial age actions in increasing greenhouse gases and reducing carbon sinks. Commercial Waste : Any waste material produced as a byproduct of commercial or industrial activity. As it is a waste, it serves no purpose on its own. Sponsored Content.

Government 52

Government Law Waste Clean Air Act 52

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Julia O’Brien, Lancaster Theological Seminary [PaEN] -- PA Interfaith Power & Light Religion & Environment Webinar Series: Nov. 20 Webinar On Solar Guidebook For PA Landowners - Leasing Property For Large-Scale Solar Development [PaEN] -- Oct.

Natural Gas 99

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Waste Electricity 99

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2023

Here’s How And Where To Find Them Other States/National/International -- Financial Times: UK Watchdog Bans Shell, Repsol And Petronas Greenwashing Ads On Environmental Benefits Of Their Products [Shell & Repsol Operate In PA] -- Bloomberg: Chevron Says Natural Gas More Than Just A Transitional Fuel -- U.S.

Natural Gas 99

Natural Gas 2011 Conservation Clean Energy 99

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 12, 2022

As the region's premier low carbon intensive natural gas development, technology, and applications company, CNX is uniquely positioned to help revolutionize Appalachia, one of the world's most energy abundant regions, into an energy, manufacturing, and technology hub of the future. On December 12, CNX Resources Corp.

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Waste Technology Technology 83

Law Columbia

JULY 6, 2017

The Second Circuit rejected the claim that the renewable energy solicitations exceeded the limited authority granted to states with respect to wholesale sales of electricity under the Federal Power Act and the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. The standards and guidelines were published on August 29, 2016. Exxon Mobil Corp.

2017 40

2017 Clean Air Act Climate Change Renewable Energy 40

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 20, 2024

Said They Will Plug 4 Shale Gas Wells DEP Found To Be Abandoned And Not Plugged In September [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - January 20 [PaEN] -- DEP: From Jan. Shapiro Promised 30% Renewable Electricity By 2030, Will That Happen? -- PUC Hosts Feb. National- $3.08

Natural Gas 103

Natural Gas Electricity Politics Natural Resources 103

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 8, 2023

Steel Clairton Coke (Coal) Works] -- Post-Gazette: FirstEnergy Seeking Ratepayer Surcharge To Keep Two Coal-Fired Power Plants Open In West Virginia -- PennLive - Letter: We’re At An Energy Crossroads - By Karen Feridun, Better Path Coalition -- PennLive Guest Essay: How Nuclear Power Saved Christmas And The PJM Electric Grid - By Rep.

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Waste Earth Day 106

Enviromental Defense

MAY 31, 2022

To help voters determine which candidates would deliver the needed course correction, Environmental Defence and its allies in the Ontario Priorities Working Group asked each of the province’s major political parties whether – and how – they would deliver the rapid emissions reductions Ontario will need to head off climate catastrophe. .

Climate Change 65

Climate Change Politics 2022 2030 65

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 6, 2024

No Video Coverage] -- April 8-- House Republican Policy Committee hearing on “Fueling Pennsylvania’s Future - Liquid Natural Gas” Exports. Rules Committee Room. Off the Flood - Sometime After Session Begins. [No Room 418 Main Capitol. Click Here to watch online. Earthquake Shakes New Jersey, Felt Across Eastern PA; 4.0 National- $3.58

Carbon Dioxide 97

Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas Earth Day Electricity 97

PA Environment Daily

MAY 2, 2023

[Note: Contact DCED to speak during public comment time.] -- 21 Projects Honored With The 2023 Governor's Award For Environmental Excellence [PaEN] -- Senate Hearing: Wholesale Electricity Prices Too Low To Support Coal, Natural Gas Power Plants In Market; Natural Gas Reliability Issues Will Continue [PaEN] -- The Center Square Guest Essay: Increased (..)

Natural Gas 85

Natural Gas Electricity Renewable Energy Conservation 85

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 1, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- January 3 - Senate, House Begin 2023-24 Legislative Session -- January 17 - Gov.-elect elect Shapiro, Lt. Wolf Ends Term With Strong Ratings After Tumultuous Times -- PA Capital-Star: Gov. Capitol Attack -- Warren Times Editorial: Unstable Republican Cong.

Politics 62

Politics Natural Gas 2023 2020 62

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 18, 2023

Million In Federal Funding To Plug Abandoned Conventional Oil/Gas Wells In The Allegheny National Forest [PaEN] -- Inside Climate News: Secretive State Climate Talks Stir Discontent With Gov. And Pennzoil Company In Elk County [PaEN] -- Casey, Fetterman Announce $5.5 9 -- Healthy Lands Week Set For Sept. 23 to Oct.

Natural Gas 79

Natural Gas Electricity Recycling Conservation 79

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2024

Background -- In Memoriam: Joanne Denworth, Environmental Leader And Attorney [PaEN] -- DEP Issues Violation To Blackhill Energy, LLC Shale Gas Driller For Contaminating Groundwater, 3 Water Supplies With Methane In Springfield Twp.,

Natural Gas 91

Natural Gas Natural Resources Conservation Government 91