Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Under CEPA, the government has the power to impose penalties as high as $250,000 for the first failure to meet reporting requirements offense and $500,000 for subsequent offenses. So far, the government has not fined CNRL for its failure to report emissions.

Government

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

“Much of the Commonwealth is at a high risk for fire danger as a result of dry conditions, and it is critical that Pennsylvanians use extreme caution when handling fire or avoid any burning as these conditions persist,” Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn said.

Natural Resources

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The first paper in our Monograph series focuses on aspects of Project 2025 is: “Project 2025 Envisions Eliminating Civil Service Protections for Thousands of Highly Experienced and Knowledgeable Career Civil Servants,” available here.

2025

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 22, 2025

On January 22, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources opened the latest round of Community Conservation Partnerships Program funding for communities across Pennsylvania to fund parks, recreation, land conservation and riparian buffer projects. The deadline to apply is April 2.

Conservation

Circle of Blue

JULY 24, 2025

The majority of the 65 million people living in the Lower Mekong River Basin depend on the river for its natural resources. “[The Yet not enough attention is given to the river’s care by the local government or population. According to a 2023 government report, 54.2% of whom grow crops.

Government

PA Environment Daily

JULY 4, 2025

The right to a clean, safe environment was enshrined overwhelmingly by Pennsylvania voters in Article I, Section 27 of Pennsylvania's Constitution-- “The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment.

Government

Legal Planet

MARCH 31, 2025

The more important this dynamic is and it has definitely been present in a range of natural resource management conflicts in the US over the years the more that NEPA serves as an additional veto point on government agency action. NEPA in this way serves as an (imperfect) veto point.

Politics

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 30, 2024

CHP grants are made possible with financial assistance from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources through a Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) grant administered by the Bureau of Recreation and Conservation, and through funding from the Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds.

Natural Gas

Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Suncor, Cenovus, Imperial Oil and Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. As the world demands that wealthy companies and governments pay for climate damage, and countries in the Global South are pushing for fair compensation, oil companies continue to pocket billions that could otherwise fund climate solutions. billion for Q3 and $16.7

Fossil Fuels

Enviromental Defense

MAY 20, 2025

In the first three months of 2025 weve already seen Big Oil come out swinging at climate policy and government decision makers. They want the next government to repeal the Impact Assessment Act and the industrial carbon levy for large emitters, one of the most effective policies at lowering Canadas climate pollution to date.

2025

Law Columbia

MARCH 25, 2025

To tackle the effects of climate change, the Malaysian Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) released a consultation paper in October 2024, proposing a Climate Change Act ( Rang Undang-Undang Perubahan Iklim Negara , or RUUPIN). This view is flawed for three reasons, as explored below.

Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

There were many dedicated folks from government agencies and private citizens that moved the effort forward as funding became available. . -- The Schuylkill River Acts and Impacts Youth Expedition. The effort to clean up acid mine drainage in the Anthracite Region came into focus in the mid-1990’s.

2024

PA Environment Daily

JULY 1, 2025

While DCNR took the lead in managing parks and forests, DEP was entrusted with the vital responsibility of protecting Pennsylvania’s air, land, and water resources, an increasingly complex and critical mission. These upgrades aim to dramatically improve water quality in the Ohio, Allegheny, and Monongahela Rivers by 2036.

Environmental Protection

Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Photo credit: Government of British Columbia Yes, taking action to mitigate and adapt to climate change requires spending now. Last year alone, four of the top oil companies in Canada (Cenovus, Imperial Oil, Suncor, and Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.)

Climate Change

Inside Climate News

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Among environmentalists, government agencies and logging interests, a war of words is raging over the future of our forests.

Conservation

Circle of Blue

JULY 24, 2025

The majority of the 65 million people living in the Lower Mekong River Basin depend on the river for its natural resources. “[The Yet not enough attention is given to the river’s care by the local government or population. According to a 2023 government report, 54.2% of whom grow crops.

Government

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Farmers are delaying planting decisions and owed tens of thousands of dollars in contract payments for infrastructure the federal government agreed to support months ago. This serves no one it creates uncertainty, wastes money, and destroys trust in the federal government, said Mike Lavender, NSAC Policy Director.

Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- PA State Conservation Commission Wins Natural Resource Education Champion Award [PaEN] -- Dept. 18 Tree ID Hike In Forest Echo Bird Sanctuary, Luzerne County -- Jan.

Conservation

Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Pathways Alliance is a consortium of six of the biggest tar sands producers in Canada: Suncor, Cenovus, MEG Energy, Imperial Oil, Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. They’re trying to buy social license and support for the oil and gas industry in Canada so that the public and government won’t push to regulate their climate pollution.

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 13, 2025

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 21, 2025

. -- Flood Mitigation : Projects authorized by a flood protection authority, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) or the U.S.

Environmental Protection

Legal Planet

JUNE 28, 2025

The changes are focused on facilitating development where it is on net beneficial to the environment, and not in places where it would harm important natural resources. AB 131 also provides some broader streamlining. These are generally beneficial changes.

Endangered Species Act

Law Columbia

APRIL 10, 2025

A new Sabin Center report explores the laws governing seaweed cultivation and sinking for CDR in Alaska. Seaweed naturally converts dissolved carbon dioxide in ocean water into organic carbon through photosynthesis. Those existing processes were, however, designed for projects involving the cultivation of seaweed for harvest (e.g.,

Carbon Dioxide

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2025

This project exemplifies our dedication to both growth and community impact," said Steve Hershey, VP of Government and Regulatory Affairs for TECfusions. "By This project not only repurposes existing infrastructure and leverages local natural resources but also positions Westmoreland County as a hub for the digital economy."

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2025

On April 23, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources marked a major sustainability milestone celebrating 30 years of conservation leadership by unveiling its 30th solar array on public lands. For 30 years, DCNR has been managing Pennsylvanias natural resources with sustainability at the forefront.

Climate Change

Law Columbia

MAY 6, 2025

These pressures are further compounded by social tensions , as Indigenous communities are frequently excluded from decision-making processes, raising concerns about environmental justice and the equitable governance of natural resources. Initially, this restriction was based on lithiums potential use in nuclear energy.

Politics

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 14, 2025

The landscape of the lower Susquehanna River gorge has been recognized by both state and federal governments as worthy of protection and investment. The state of Pennsylvania prioritized this area for protection as a Conservation Landscape in 2010, and the federal government designated the region a National Heritage Area in 2019.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JULY 8, 2025

These grants—which range from $1,000 to $15,000—support innovative projects that enhance natural resource conservation, outdoor recreation, and community engagement across the six-county Schuylkill Highlands region. On July 8, the Schuylkill Highlands Conservation Landscape announced the recipients of the 2025 Mini-Grant Program.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Here are 107 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

On November 22, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced significant reductions in processing times across key environmental permit review areas, demonstrating the Shapiro Administration's commitment to streamlining state government operations for Pennsylvanians in the last two years.

Regulations

A Greener Life

APRIL 21, 2025

Reduce the dependency on fossil fuels It urges governments, companies, and individuals to reduce fossil fuel dependency and scale up sustainable alternatives. Earth Day takes place on 22 April and marks its 55th anniversary in 2025. The global energy transition The theme promotes a global transition to clean, renewable energy.

Earth Day

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 30, 2025

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Million In Federal Mine Reclamation Funding, $979.3

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2025

Josh Shapiro announced that Pennsylvania is deploying two crews of highly trained wildland firefighters, coordinated by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, to California to help combat the devastating wildfires near Los Angeles. Learn more by visiting DCNRs Wildfire webpage.

Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 27, 2025

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. 31 -- Register Now!

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 25, 2025

These projects showcase our ability to work collaboratively to preserve and protect Pennsylvania’s natural resources.” “Honorees embody the innovative thinking needed to protect our environment and shape a more sustainable future here in Pennsylvania,” said DEP Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley. WESA and 91.3

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Delaware County -- Delaware County Planning Department – $23,500 to develop a vision plan for Delaware County’s waterfront which will include commerce, recreation, preserving natural resources and enabling municipalities with industrial zoning to pivot and utilize area for new opportunities.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 11, 2025

Greg Vitali (D-Delaware) serves as Majority Chair of the House Environmental & Natural Resource Protection Committee and can be contacted by calling 717-787-7647 or sending email to: gvitali@pahouse.net. Joining The Meeting The meeting will be held in Room 60 East Wing starting at 10:00 a.m. Click Here to watch online.

Regulations