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

A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

This is replacing the traditional hydrofluorocarbons which have been found to damage the ozone layer. 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.

Renewable Energy 98

Renewable Energy Technology Technology Cooling 98

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

OCTOBER 19, 2023

“Examples of projects that could warrant heightened consideration of Opt-In status include: -- Plan approvals at a major source of air pollution -- Resource recovery facility or incinerator -- Sludge processing facility, combustor, or incinerator -- Sewage treatment plant with a capacity of more than 50 million gallons per day -- Transfer station or (..)

Air Pollution 77

Air Pollution Waste Natural Gas Ozone 77

PA Environment Daily

JULY 30, 2022

Wolf Announces Evaluation Of How DEP Regulates Conventional Oil & Gas Drilling & The Industry’s Compliance With Environmental Safeguards [PaEN] -- 16 Oil & Gas Facility Spill, Soil, Water Contamination Cleanups Under Act 2 Land Recycling Program During July [PaEN] -- Appalachian Voices: Bipartisan STREAM Act Passes U.S.

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Ozone 2005 62

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

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

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2023

“Examples of projects that could warrant heightened consideration of Opt-In status include: -- Plan approvals at a major source of air pollution -- Resource recovery facility or incinerator -- Sludge processing facility, combustor, or incinerator -- Sewage treatment plant with a capacity of more than 50 million gallons per day -- Transfer station or (..)

Air Pollution 74

Air Pollution Waste Natural Gas Ozone 74

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 17, 2023

“Examples of projects that could warrant heightened consideration of Opt-In status include: -- Plan approvals at a major source of air pollution -- Resource recovery facility or incinerator -- Sludge processing facility, combustor, or incinerator -- Sewage treatment plant with a capacity of more than 50 million gallons per day -- Transfer station or (..)

Air Pollution 96

Air Pollution Waste Natural Gas Ozone 96

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

“Examples of projects that could warrant heightened consideration of Opt-In status include: -- Plan approvals at a major source of air pollution -- Resource recovery facility or incinerator -- Sludge processing facility, combustor, or incinerator -- Sewage treatment plant with a capacity of more than 50 million gallons per day -- Transfer station or (..)

Air Pollution 74

Air Pollution Waste Natural Gas Ozone 74

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

OCTOBER 6, 2023

“Examples of projects that could warrant heightened consideration of Opt-In status include: -- Plan approvals at a major source of air pollution -- Resource recovery facility or incinerator -- Sludge processing facility, combustor, or incinerator -- Sewage treatment plant with a capacity of more than 50 million gallons per day -- Transfer station or (..)

Air Pollution 75

Air Pollution Waste Natural Gas Ozone 75

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 5, 2023

Note: DEP has issued permits for every major natural gas pipeline it received, in spite of the industry having the worst environmental compliance record of any in the state. Read more here. The opposition to stop some pipeline projects came in the neighboring New Jersey and New York.] Why Does It Matter?

Natural Gas 95

Natural Gas Environmental Protection Natural Resources Waste 95

Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) : A group of inert chemical used in many industrial and everyday processes such as our refrigerators that are not broken down at lower atmospheric levels and rise to the upper levels, destroying ozone. They are water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, CFCs, and hydrofluorocarbons.

Government 52

Government Law Waste Clean Air Act 52