PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

On November 22, the Clean Air Council , PennFuture , and the Center for Biological Diversity announced they appealed an extension of Renovo Energy Center’s air pollution permit for a large gas-fired power plant — a significant source of new pollution within an environmental justice area.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

On September 12, former DEP Secretary Patrick McDonnell was appointed President & CEO of PennFuture , a statewide advocacy organization dedicated to protecting public health, restoring and protecting natural resources, and moving Pennsylvania toward a clean energy future.

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Greenbuilding Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The Governor articulated in the legislation, “that Hawaii’s natural environment faces significant pressure from climate change and the heavy use it receives from persons traveling to enjoy the State’s natural resources. Some have argued this novel initiative would violate the right of U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 31, 2021

On August 31, the Department of Environmental Protection announced Pennsylvania became the second state in the nation to provide state-sponsored climate training with the recent launch of its Pennsylvania Climate Leadership Academy. Are there potential opportunities for benefit? degrees hotter by midcentury.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2022

“Our future depends on understanding and protecting our environment, and these schools exemplify a stellar commitment,” said Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Patrick McDonnell. Department of Education select and announce awardees in the spring of each year.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2024

PA PULSE began under the Wolf Administration and was spearheaded by the Pennsylvania GreenGov Council – co-chaired by the Secretaries of the Departments of General Services, Environmental Protection, and Conservation and Natural Resources.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2022

Tom Wolf, this year's budget includes a $696 million bipartisan program to use federal recovery funds and state allocations for restoration and environmental protection. Through the Clean Streams Law, which will assist farmers with best management practices, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will receive $8.8

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Today, Pennsylvania is now facing the consequences of this corporate greed, of this legacy, of an industry that made a buck off of our natural resources and got away with abandoning gas wells without properly plugging them. Shapiro, Let's Hold Them Accountable - Support The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative - By Rev.

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HumanNature

MARCH 27, 2024

The Warner College of Natural Resources and the School of Global Environmental Sustainability have paved the way for a more environmentally conscious future for students. When climate change, sustainability, and consumerism are talked about, it is very common for many to highlight the issues that haven’t been solved.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2024

Information provided by the Department of Environmental Protection in response to a Right To Know request shows DEP took enforcement action against 14 conventional oil and gas well operators that resulted in collecting $422,365 in penalties and bond forfeitures in 2023.

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Brag

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced 26 Safer Choice Partner of the Year award winners, recognizing their achievements in the design, manufacture, selection, and use of products with safer chemicals. Bergeson and Carla N. On November 1, 2022, the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 23, 2022

Tom Wolf announced Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Patrick McDonnell will leave his position on July 2 after serving in the position from May 20, 2016 and a total of 25 years of service with the Commonwealth. On May 23, Gov. The governor also announced his intention to name Ramez Ziadeh to serve as Acting Secretary.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 23, 2022

The benefits of this initiative for improved water quality and reduced greenhouse gas emissions can serve as a partnership model well beyond the Chesapeake Bay watershed.” On March 23, officials from the U.S. As a key partner and funder in this work, EPA understands the need to support corporate partnerships like these.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

By: Deborah Klenotic, Deputy Communications Director Climate change is a major challenge facing Pennsylvania, and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is leading many efforts to fight back and protect communities. Pennsylvania’s greenhouse gas emissions are tracked yearly.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 13, 2021

On October 13, Officials from the state Departments of Transportation, Conservation and Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, and General Services highlighted a pilot project to pave part of a Ridley Creek State Park roadway with an asphalt and recycled plastic mixture in Delaware County.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

I’m Jessica Shirley, the Interim Acting Secretary for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). DEP safeguards Pennsylvania’s Environmental Rights Amendment, which affirms Pennsylvanians constitutional right to clean air, pure water, and preservation of natural resources. million over the next four years.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Instead, we urge you to return to your campaign platform of forging a new path towards a clean and sustainable economy that supports workers and protects the climate. Pennsylvania is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gas emissions in the nation.

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Acoel

MAY 18, 2021

Environmental groups are split: the Conservation Law Foundation supports it, but the Natural Resources Council of Maine opposes it. In any event, thoroughly documented permitting approvals by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, the Maine Land Use Planning Commission, the U.S.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 23, 2024

PERI Pollution Indexes Based on United States Environmental Protection Agency data ranking the top 100 worst polluters. org Summary ExxonMobil is a fossil fuel company headquartered in Irving, Texas. ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell paid no tax in Australia for 2016 Sonali Paul | Reuters | December 7, 2017 Exxon Mobil Corp XOM.N

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Law Columbia

APRIL 22, 2021

The goal of conferring rights to nature is to secure the highest level of environmental protection under which an ecosystem can thrive and whose rights are not violated. These nature rights are very often associated with human rights, especially the right to a clean and healthy environment. Can we reach this goal?

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Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

What is Environmental Law? Humanity has been aware of its environment far longer than there have been laws to protect environments. Typically used in conjunction with “greenhouse gas” but some emissions are not GHGs. Often subject to specific environmental protections, especially when “endangered” (see above).

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Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

PERI Pollution Indexes Based on United States Environmental Protection Agency data ranking the top 100 worst polluters. in Chad has been cut for a fourth straight day, owing to protests by workers at the oil giant's unit in the Central African nation, according to reports on Monday by Chad's state television. and Chevron Corp CVX.N

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Circle of Blue

MARCH 14, 2022

Million : Funding announced by the Natural Resources Conservation Service to address flooding, water pollution, dam safety, irrigation, and erosion. Environmental Protection Agency budget in fiscal year 2022, part of the $1.5 322 Million : Increase in the U.S. trillion annual budget that was adopted last week.

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Corp Watch

MARCH 1, 2024

PERI Pollution Indexes Based on United States Environmental Protection Agency data ranking the top 100 worst polluters.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 26, 2024

PERI Pollution Indexes Based on United States Environmental Protection Agency data ranking the top 100 worst polluters.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 25, 2024

PERI Pollution Indexes Based on United States Environmental Protection Agency data ranking the top 100 worst polluters.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 17, 2024

PERI Pollution Indexes Based on United States Environmental Protection Agency data ranking the top 100 worst polluters.

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Law Columbia

JULY 6, 2017

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lacked authority to administratively stay portions of new source performance standards for the oil and gas sector for which it had granted requests for reconsideration. New Jersey Appellate Court Affirmed State Authority to Take Easements for Coastal Protection Projects. FEATURED CASE.

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Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PERI Pollution Indexes Based on United States Environmental Protection Agency data ranking the top 100 worst polluters.

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Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

PERI Pollution Indexes Based on United States Environmental Protection Agency data ranking the top 100 worst polluters.

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Corp Watch

OCTOBER 13, 2023

PERI Pollution Indexes Based on United States Environmental Protection Agency data ranking the top 100 worst polluters.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2023

million for the Department of Environmental Protection to speed up permit reviews and expand the agency’s oversight inspections, conduct more responsive air sampling, increase the number of dam safety inspections and implement the CO2 Budget Trading Program. Shapiro unveiled his first proposed state budget that includes $5.75

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 7, 2023

million for the Department of Environmental Protection to speed up permit reviews and expand the agency’s oversight inspections, conduct more responsive air sampling, increase the number of dam safety inspections and implement the CO2 Budget Trading Program. Shapiro unveiled his first proposed state budget that includes $5.75

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency, calling on the agency to implement a broader and more robust plan to improve plastic waste management and reduce our reliance on plastic materials, thus decreasing, significantly, the production of plastics. The 14 Attorneys General sent a letter to the U.S.

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ESA

DECEMBER 20, 2021

2773 ) is that the Senate bill funds the program through penalties paid for natural resources and environmental violations while the House bill does not specify a funding source. The Environmental Protection Agency receives $100 million for air quality and climate research. million for wildlife corridor programs.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

OCTOBER 6, 2023

In August 2022, Congress passed the historic Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a landmark piece of legislation that provided nearly $20 billion dollars to the United States Department of Agriculture for various programs capable of reducing greenhouse gasses across our food and farm system, including CSP.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Although the task has been daunting and is ongoing, local progress has occurred as witnessed by community facilities such as Greenhouse Park, events such as the Stonycreek Rendezvous and businesses such as Coal Tubin’. He charged it with making Johnstown’s rivers swimmable, fishable and drinkable by 2000.

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