PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2024

February 27-- House Appropriations Committee Budget Hearing: 10:00- Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. House Floor. March 3-- House Appropriations Committee Budget Hearing: 1:00- Public Utility Commission.

Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 12, 2025

That we are still leaving this up to taxpayers and political whims. I want to be able to proudly say that Pennsylvania has made real progress to address the systemic problem of abandoned oil and gas wells in our Commonwealth.” Click Here for written testimony.

Waste

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2025

Shapiro's 'Lightning' Energy Plan To Lower Energy Costs, Create Jobs, Protect Pennsylvania From Global Energy Instability [PaEN] -- DEP Partners With PennTAP And Catalyst Connection On RISE PA Industrial Decarbonization Grant Program To Reduce Energy Costs, Create Jobs Across PA [PaEN] -- Environmental Health Project Launches AirView Public, New App (..)

Earth Day

PA Environment Daily

JULY 25, 2025

. -- Attorney General Sunday Files Criminal Charges Against Equitrans For 2022 Leak Of 1.1 19 & 21 -- The Center Square: Extended LIHEAP Energy Assistance Proposed In PA [In Face Of Proposed 100% Federal Cut] -- Williamsport Sun: Muncy Creek Twp. . -- Attorney General Sunday Files Criminal Charges Against Equitrans For 2022 Leak Of 1.1

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JULY 2, 2025

23 Hard-To-Recycle Collection Events In Allegheny County [PaEN] -- PA Capital-Star: PA House Passes Bill To Ban Sale, Use Of Firefighting Foam With PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ -- WHYY: Philly Schools Delayed Asbestos Inspections And ‘Knowingly’ Failed To Make Repairs: US Dept. Million -- PA Resources Council To Hold Aug.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 29, 2024

14 Public Meeting On 5 Schuylkill County Facilities-- Natural Soil Products, Liberty Soils, Summit Anthracite (Stavola) Mining Site, Rausch Creek Mining Site, CES Landfill [PaEN] -- DEP To Hold Nov.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JULY 1, 2025

Shapiro Says State Budget Deal ‘Very Close’ -- PennLive: PA Budget Deadline Slips By, As Shapiro, Legislature Continue To Negotiate -- WESA: Gov.

Carbon Dioxide

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 21, 2024

31 6th Oil/Natural Gas Spike: True Energy Independence Means Renewables [ There Is No Limit To What Oil/Natural Gas Industry Can Make You Pay ] -- AAA Gasoline Prices: National- $3.05 PA- $3.22 -- Baker Hughes: PA Natural Gas Drilling Rigs Same As Last Week- 15; 21 On Aug. Ohio- $3.14 Ohio- $3.14

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

. -- Delaware River Basin Commission Calls For Efficient Water Use; Sets Nov. Washington County [ PDF of Article ] -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Deep Well Services Company In Southwest PA To Be Bought By United Arab Emirates Company -- Center For Coalfield Justice Hosts Dec.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 21, 2025

. - Data Centers And Pennsylvania's Future [PaEN] -- PUC To Hold Hearings Starting April 7 On Proposed UGI Gas Rate Increase Of Up To 10.8% -- PUCs Be Utility Wise Conference Attracts About 150 Community Providers, Empowers Frontline Advocates -- Physicians For Social Responsibility PA, Climate Action Campaign Host March 24 Webinar On Impacts Of Climate (..)

Nuclear Power

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Gasoline Price Goal During Campaign -- Baker Hughes: PA Natural Gas Drilling Rigs Up 1 From Last Week To 15; Aug. Gasoline Price Goal During Campaign -- Baker Hughes: PA Natural Gas Drilling Rigs Up 1 From Last Week To 15; Aug. Greene County [PaEN] -- DEP To Hold Dec. Ohio- $2.86 PA- $3.26 -- WPost: Republicans Set $1.87

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JULY 21, 2025

Penn State University To Host 5th Annual Online Solar Law Symposium Aug.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 24, 2025

DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council. DEP Recycling Fund Advisory Committee + Solid Waste Advisory Committee joint meeting. Room 105 Rachel Carson Building. Contact: cnrac-admin@growconservation.com. Read more here. formal notice ) March 27-- NEW. Agenda Posted. Room 105 Rachel Carson Building.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2024

16 [PaEN] -- TribLive Guest Essay: Plugging Conventional Oil & Gas Wells Abandoned By Their Owners Creates Jobs And A Healthier Planet - By Deb Haaland, Secretary, US Dept. Families Left With Unanswered Questions After Natural Gas Leak Complaints From 70 Homes -- WPXI: Small Natural Gas Leaks Found In More Than 30 Homes In Cranberry Twp.,

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2025

Plucked From Front Yards Escalating Rising Tensions -- Aqua Pennsylvania, PA Environmental Council Award More Than $55,000 In Local Grants To Protect Your Drinking Water In Southeast Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Webinar Series To Focus On Successful Tree And Shrub Planting Starting April 28 -- Saint Vincent College: Angela Belli Receives (..)

Earth Day

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 27, 2024

28 - Recycling As A Strategy To Increase Critical Minerals Supply [PaEN] -- On The Kendal Journey Blog: Have Questions About Sustainability? 28 - Recycling As A Strategy To Increase Critical Minerals Supply [PaEN] -- On The Kendal Journey Blog: Have Questions About Sustainability? Thank you for your leadership! -- Dr. Susan L.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Million To 126 Municipalities To Support Local Recycling Programs [PaEN] -- Be Part Of Keep PA Beautiful’s International Coastal Cleanups In November, Free Cleanup Supplies Available [PaEN] -- Keep PA Beautiful Now Accepting Entries For Litter Hawk Youth Award Program For Students In Grades K To 6 [PaEN] -- Gov. Cents/kWH Up From 10.04

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 25, 2024

-- The Energy Age Blog: EQT Reveals Latest Shale Gas Drilling Plans In Southwest PA -- Pittsburgh Business Times: 2024 In Review: EQT, Consol Highlight Energy Industry Upswing -- York Dispatch: Group Petitions FERC To Reconsider Permit For Susquehanna River Pump Storage Hydroelectric Facility In York County -- Post-Gazette/The Daily Item: This PA Man (..)

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

UGI Natural Gas Rate Increase [PaEN] -- Scranton Times: PUC Will Investigate Proposed 10.8% Rate Hike By UGI Gas -- Wilkes-Barre Times: PUC To Investigate Proposed 10.8% UGI Gas Rate Hike -- PUC To Invite Comments On Future Of Act 129 Energy Efficiency Program [PaEN] -- Planet Philadelphia Radio Show: Feb.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

PA- $3.24 -- Baker Hughes: No Change In PA Natural Gas Drilling Rigs From Last Week - 15; Aug. PA- $3.24 -- Baker Hughes: No Change In PA Natural Gas Drilling Rigs From Last Week - 15; Aug. For PA Parks & Forests Foundation People’s Choice Photo Contest Award [PaEN] -- Nov. Ohio- $2.86 Ohio- $2.86

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2025

March 19-- House Local Government Committee meets to consider House Bill 620 (Isaacson-D-Philadelphia) would increase the state recycling fee from $2 to $5 per ton to support local recycling and waste disposal planning programs. Click Here to watch online. Room 205 Ryan Building. Click Here to watch online.

Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

JULY 8, 2025

[PaEN] -- Bloomberg: US DOE Report Warns Of Blackouts In Precursor To Help Coal -- E&E News: US DOE Plays Out Worst-Case Scenarios For Electric Grid In Report Viewed As Groundwork For Order On Coal, Gas Power Plants To Support A.I.

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

17 Hearing On Title V Air Quality Permit Renewal For The Consol Bailey Coal Prep Plant In Greene/Washington Counties [PaEN] -- DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council Meets Nov. 12 (In-Person), Dec. 19 [PaEN] -- PA Interfaith Power & Light Hosts Nov. Greene County [PaEN] -- DEP To Hold Dec.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

14 Webinar On Learning To Recycle Right In Celebration Of America Recycles Day [PaEN] -- Erie Times Guest Essay: When It Comes To Plastics Pollution, We Need Solutions, Not More Hyperbole - By Steven Kratz, PA Chemical Industry Council -- DCNR Wildfire Danger HIGH, VERY HIGH Across PA Saturday, Nov. Ohio- $2.90 Ohio- $2.90 Ohio- $2.90

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

PA Environment Digest : CLOSED Election Day, Tuesday, Nov.

Nuclear Power

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2025

TODAY 10:00: House Local Government Committee meets to consider House Bill 620 (Isaacson-D-Philadelphia) would increase the state recycling fee from $2 to $5 per ton to support local recycling and waste disposal planning programs. Click Here to watch online. Room 205 Ryan Building. Click Here to watch online. March 20-- Agenda Posted.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 25, 2025

24 RiverWatch Video Report -- Centre Daily Times: Follow These Centre County Recycling Tips In 2025 -- Lock Haven Express: Penn State, DCNR Forest Health Briefing, Forest Landowners Conference March 6-8 In State College -- Jan. Ohio- $3.01 Ohio- $3.01 Ohio- $3.01 Ohio- $3.01

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 27, 2024

. -- DEP: Oil & Gas Wells Plugged In Last 6 Years: 2,941 Conventional Wells, 325 Paid By Taxpayers; 460 Shale Gas Wells Were Plugged By Well Owners [PaEN] -- Susquehanna River Basin Commission Approved 18 Shale Gas Well Pad Water Use General Permits In November; 292 General Permits So Far In 2024 [PaEN] -- Attorney General-Elect Dave Sunday Announces (..)

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2025

1 Hosted By US Army Corps Of Engineers 6th Oil/Natural Gas Spike: True Energy Independence Means Renewables [ There Is No Limit To What Oil/Natural Gas Industry Can Make You Pay ] -- AAA Gasoline Prices: National- $3.11 PA- $3.34 -- Baker Hughes: PA Natural Gas Drilling Rigs - 15, Same As Last Week; 21 On Aug.

Nuclear Power

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 9, 2025

2025 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups So far in 2025, DEP received or acted on 119 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. DEP inspection report. Consol holds 1,298 permits , including 235 abandoned wells. Read more here.

2025

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 8, 2025

The following notices were published in the August 9 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups --Sunoco Inc. Air Quality Permits - Comments -- Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Co., Air Quality Permits - Comments -- Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Co., Philadelphia. (

Air Pollution

Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

In the Nile River basin last week, a political power shift in Sudan could turn up the heat on a long-simmering dispute over a major dam in the region. NextEra operates a natural gas plant and several solar facilities in Maine, while Calpine and Vistra run natural gas plants in the state.

2021

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 1, 2024

TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- January 1 PA Environment Digest Now Available [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Dec.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2023

Senate Committee On Ohio/PA Train Derailment -- StateImpactPA - Reid Frazier: Ohio/PA Train Derailment Site Under Investigation By OSHA After workers Report Health Problems -- Susquehanna River Basin Commission Meets March 16 On 6 Natural Gas Drilling Water Uses; 4.5 Casey, Testifies At U.S.

Natural Gas

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

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Gas Explosions -- WPXI: Major Natural Gas Leak At Ross Twp., Gas Explosions -- WPXI: Major Natural Gas Leak At Ross Twp., Scott Perry Told To Hand Over Hundreds Of Texts, Emails In 2020 Election Probe -- Politics PA: Is PA On Pace To Lose Another Congressional Seat In 2030?

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 28, 2023

27 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- DEP Releases Bid Solicitation To Plug 19 Abandoned Conventional Gas Wells In Forest County All At Taxpayer Expense [PaEN] -- DEP Blog: Plugging PA’s Abandoned Conventional Oil And Gas Wells -- Bradford Era: Rep. Senate returns to voting session Feb.

Natural Gas