PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 23, 2023

2022 Natural Gas House Explosion In Dauphin County Susquehanna River Basin Commission Holds Nov. 2022 Natural Gas House Explosion In Dauphin County Susquehanna River Basin Commission Holds Nov. 2022 Natural Gas House Explosion In Dauphin County Susquehanna River Basin Commission Holds Nov.

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Greenbuilding Law

APRIL 17, 2022

With legislation that became law last week, without the Governor’s signature, Maryland has enacted the most rigorous state law in the country reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and otherwise addressing ESG stewardship including climate change. only days from now).

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 1, 2024

PFAS ‘Forever Chemical’ Contamination Site In York County; Levels Exceed DEP Drinking Water MCL PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Dec. PA Trout Unlimited Additional Tools-- Click Here to sign up to receive the Weekly Digest directly by email PA Environment Digest Twitter Feed : Update on PA environmental issues.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2023

. -- The Susquehanna River Basin Commission published notice in the October 21 PA Bulletin the Executive Director of the Commission gave his approval to 19 water use permits for individual shale gas well drilling pads in Bradford, Susquehanna, Tioga counties. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Coterra Energy, Inc. - Read more here.

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Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

One is strengthening commitments to reduce heat-trapping greenhouse gas emissions in order to keep the planet from dangerously overheating. NextEra operates a natural gas plant and several solar facilities in Maine, while Calpine and Vistra run natural gas plants in the state.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 21, 2023

[DEP inspection reports - October 17 & October 20 ] On October 19, 2023 , DEP inspected the Dice 3 conventional gas well in Georges Township, Fayette County operated by Diversified Prod LLC and found it to be leaking natural gas. No violations were issued. [ Previous violations remain in place.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2023

DEP issued a number of notices of violation for the discharges and improper waste handling at the site and requested the operator to submit a written report by August 25, 2023 of how they will bring the site into compliance, including cleaning the site up to Act 2 Land Recycling Program standards. No violations were noted. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2024

From coal to oil and natural gas to petrochemical production, I have seen my fair share of manipulation from energy developers and public officials and the rhetoric used to push this hydrogen hub project is one of the most elaborately greenwashed performances I have ever seen," said Kat Finneran, resident of an ARCH2 host community.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 25, 2022

To make it easier to compare EV driving emissions to gasoline vehicles, we’ve converted the emissions into a gasoline miles-per-gallon equivalent—an MPG ghg , where ghg stands for greenhouse gas (i.e., EV efficiency and recycling are important to reduce impacts of battery manufacturing. global warming) emissions.

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Cresforum

MARCH 10, 2022

In the Unites States’ march to transition to clean energy and reduce greenhouse gasses, resilience may be the most important word to summarize 2021. While the cost of building solar, wind and natural gas was higher in 2021 than 2020 — due to rising material, freight and fuel prices — new projects skyrocketed. gigawatts in 2020.

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A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

They have deployed energy-saving technologies such as low-carbon building materials including recycled cement, and what they call smart snowmaking which uses 20% less water than traditional technologies. ” The Games take place in 25 venues, 13 of which are newly built. Fully powered by renewable energy.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 30, 2022

And in the early 2000’s when fracking was falsely seen as transitional energy, Joe purposely grew the legal team to oppose natural gas expansion. Today, Joe leads the Council in defending Pennsylvania’s effort to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a multi-state movement to lower emissions from the power plant sector.

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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.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 30, 2023

30 Hearing On Bill Increasing Setback Safety Zones From Shale Natural Gas Drilling Sites, Infrastructure Based On Latest Science, Grand Jury Report PA League Of Women Voters, University Of Pittsburgh Graduate School Of Public Health Nov. House Environmental Committee To Hold Oct. 8 Hearing, Dec. 6 Business Meeting Nov. 8 Hearing, Dec.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 22, 2022

7 Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Auction Environmental, Watershed Groups Appeal Stormwater Permit For Proposed Swiftwater Solar Project In Monroe County Dickinson College To Host International Climate Symposium Oct. 28 Natural Lands Partners To Preserve Forest Around Historic Isabella Furnace In Chester County U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 13, 2021

To Reduce Methane Emissions From Oil & Gas Operations Bay Journal: Massive Aid On Way To Plug Pollution From Oil, Gas Wells In Bipartisan Federal Infrastructure Act FracTracker Alliance, Halt The Harm Network To Honor 4 With Sentinel Awards At Dec. 25-26 Penn State Extension Hosts Dec.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 30, 2023

16 Update On DCNR, Bureau Of State Parks Land Management Program [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension: 5-Part Woodland Stewardship - Guided Engagement With Your Land Starting Sept.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 30, 2021

Million In Conservation Excellence Grants; Juniata County Farm Wins Sustainability Award Guest Essay: Deadline Looms For State, Federal Officials To Save PA And Chesapeake Bay CBF Blog: What Is Regenerative Agriculture, And Why Is It Re-Emerging Now? Billion In Economic Benefits The Feds Gov.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Conservation Clean Energy Recycling 52

The Energy Law Blog

JANUARY 28, 2021

With topics ranging from offshore oil and gas moratoriums to restrictions on natural gas flaring and venting, the following is an overview of notable energy legislation to be heard in state legislatures this year. Ron Reynolds, make up a two-fold strategy to limit natural gas flaring and venting in the state. [1]

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2021

23 10th Annual SEEDS Free Book Swap In Wayne County Attracts Over 30,000 Books, Breaks Records DEP Extends Deadline For Accepting Applications For Section 902 Recycling Implementation Grants To Oct. Of Agriculture Preserves 1,999 Acres Of Farmland On 21 Farms In 13 Counties DCNR's Conservation & Natural Resources Council Hosts Oct.

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Ocean Conservancy

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Most plastics are made of fossil fuels, and their production releases large amounts of greenhouse gas emissions. Plastics are widely understood as a threat to the ocean, but what few recognize is that plastics are also a threat to the climate. This is part of the systemic change we need to make.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 24, 2021

] -- TribLive: Officials Toast Jeannette Glass Site’s Transformation To Cryogenic Testing Facility -- NextPittsburgh: Scenic Pittsburgh Honors Ligonier For Protecting, Preserving Its Small Town Charm -- Wellsboro, Tioga County Named A Bird Town By National Audubon Society [PaEN] -- PennLive - Marcus Schneck: Penn State Master Gardeners Launch PA Bee-Monitoring (..)

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The Energy Law Blog

JANUARY 28, 2021

With topics ranging from offshore oil and gas moratoriums to restrictions on natural gas flaring and venting, the following is an overview of notable energy legislation to be heard in state legislatures this year. Ron Reynolds, make up a two-fold strategy to limit natural gas flaring and venting in the state. [1]

2021 40

2021 Natural Gas Renewable Energy Natural Resources 40

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2022

3, Business Meeting March 17 DEP: Public Urged To Take Precautions - Deer Tick Virus (DTV) Detected At High Levels In Clearfield County Park PA Resources Council Invites Municipalities In Western PA To Host Traveling Glass Recycling Bin Program DEP Invests Over $2.7 Million; Still Short Of 2018 Revenue Of $251.8

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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.

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Greenbuilding Law

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Maryland has enacted the most rigorous state law in the country reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and otherwise addressing ESG stewardship including climate change. To be clear, Maryland has determined “decarbonizing” buildings is an important step toward achieving the State’s bleeding edge greenhouse gas reduction mandates.

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Environmental Progress

JULY 3, 2023

If this estimate is accurate, solar would not compare favorably with natural gas, which is around 50 gCO2/kWh with carbon capture, and 400 to 500 without. Whether you’re modeling the low-carbon appeal of recycled plastic packaging, automotive filters, or titanium powder, Ecoinvent is the likely source of the data.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 4, 2024

Shapiro Calls On Biden To Keep Pause On Permits For New LNG Gas Export Facilities Short IFO Reports 2023 PA Natural Gas Production Up 1.0% Shapiro Calls On Biden To Keep Pause On Permits For New LNG Gas Export Facilities Short IFO Reports 2023 PA Natural Gas Production Up 1.0%

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 1, 2024

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Greylock Production, LLC - Wildcat Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with aluminum, barium, boron, chloride, iron, lithium, manganese, selenium, strontium, vanadium, and zinc to the Statewide Health Standards for the pad located in Whiteley Twp.,

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 2, 2024

CNX Pipeline Permit Withdrawal On February 26, 2024 , DEP notified CNX Midstream Operating Company LLC that its application for the Slickville fracking wastewater and natural gas pipelines project is considered withdrawn because CNX failed to provide the information needed to complete the application within 60 days and start its review.

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Environmental Progress

JANUARY 20, 2022

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. Such technologies are expected to become mainstream and mass-produced only sometime in the late 2030s or early 2040s.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 22, 2024

15 DEP Hosts In-Person, Virtual Q/A Sessions On Applying For $5 Million Shell Petrochemical Plant Mitigation Grants In Beaver County DEP Releases Final Guidance On Environmental Considerations In Using Trenchless Technology To Construct Natural Gas, Other Pipelines 4 Months Later, XTO Energy, Inc.

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2024 Natural Gas Natural Resources Conservation 94

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.

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 24, 2023

Question: Some people claim EVs are worse for the environment than gasoline cars Answer: Battery-Electric vehicles (BEVs) have on average two thirds lower lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions than gasoline cars today, and this will improve as electricity grids get cleaner by cutting out fossil fuels.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The oil and gas industry had a record 2022 in many ways-- natural gas prices increased over 94.7 The industry generally had record LNG natural gas exports linking the U.S. DEP also ordered a “top to bottom” review of how it regulates underground natural gas storage areas. Read more here.

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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!

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2022

It’s a testament to the industry’s innovative nature, dedication to continuous improvement, and collaborative approach that we are producing and transporting the energy that powers modern life while adhering to world-class standards. Natural gas generation grew rapidly, driven by the shale gas revolution and low fuel prices.”

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