Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 23, 2023

Read the full story at Waste Dive. The Natural Resources Defense Council is expanding its Food Matters initiative with a goal of helping more cities develop strategies around food waste reduction, recovery and recycling. Cities with populations of 200,000 or more are encouraged to apply by Feb.

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Environmental News Bits

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

The assessment further identified rising health issues related to natural resource extractions [defined by the Health Department as oil and gas development ] and the health impacts resulting from climate change as two of the top five threats affecting health outcomes of Pennsylvanians.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The Pike County Commissioners in partnership with the Pike County Conservation District , Pocono Source Water Protection Collaborative, and Pike County Office of Community Planning are bringing a Household Hazardous Waste Collection event to Pike County! Business or commercial hazardous waste will not be accepted, households only.

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Legal Planet

MAY 3, 2022

Berkeley Law’s Center for Law, Energy and the Environment ( CLEE ) and UCLA Law’s Emmett Institute on Climate Change & the Environment are releasing today a new policy report: Branching Out: Waste Biomass Policies To Promote Wildfire Resilience and Emission Reduction. Phil Saksa, Ph.D., Register to join! Download as PDF.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

On November 4, Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is taking steps to reduce the use of plastics and the amount of waste generated from food concessions at Pennsylvania state parks. These items are to be replaced with compostable, paper, wooden or plant fiber alternatives.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 7, 2024

Source reduction activities can lessen exposure to toxic chemicals, conserve natural resources, and reduce financial costs for businesses, particularly waste management, and cleanup.

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The Energy Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR) has proposed a rule that will significantly restrict the practice of venting and flaring at wellsites in an effort to address natural gas waste in Louisiana.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 26, 2021

In an effort to further protect Pennsylvania’s waterways and drinking water, the Department of Environmental Program announced it will soon require all Pennsylvania landfills – including those that accept unconventional oil and gas waste – to conduct quarterly testing of leachate for radiological contaminants.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 15, 2024

“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.

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Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 23, 2024

. “Investigating sustainability tensions and resolution strategies in the plastic food packaging industry—A paradox theory approach.” ” Business Strategy and the Environment, 1–22.

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Circle of Blue

AUGUST 9, 2022

“Some of the earliest memories I have are of protestors standing in the road, blocking semi-trucks hauling nuclear waste.”. — Mikhail Childs, Prairie Island Indian C ommunity member. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has declared the plant to be safe, tribe members remain worried about their proximity to nuclear waste. While the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 6, 2024

Since 1997, event volunteers have removed more than 6 million pounds of waste from local roads, streams, sinkholes, and illegal dumpsites. The mission of ClearWater Conservancy is to conserve and restore natural resources through land conservation, water resource stewardship, and environmental outreach across Central Pennsylvania.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Five other violations involved illegal disposal or handling of liquid or solid waste. Failure To Report Waste Disposal Over 56 percent of conventional well operators-- 1,886-- failed to report not only their oil and gas production, but also how much liquid and solid waste they produced and how it was disposed of as required by state law.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2024

Speakers will present on topics of climate resiliency, natural resources, energy and efficiencies, transportation, zero waste, and health and wellness.

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Circle of Blue

MAY 16, 2023

million from the state Department of Natural Resources. Ohio residents, fearing their drinking water will be contaminated by increasing amounts of fracking waste, are standing up to oil companies and injection-well owners. In the News FISH STICKS: The Michigan Department of Natural Resources approved $1.7

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 8, 2022

Achieving a waste-free world will require us all to get more comfortable with experimentation. The status quo of today’s linear take-make-waste economy, which relies on a false premise of unlimited natural resources, is untenable. Read the full story at GreenBiz.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 24, 2024

According to the USDA , the climate hubs’ overarching mission is “to develop and deliver science-based, region-specific information and technologies, with USDA agencies and partners, to agricultural and natural resource managers that enable climate-informed decision-making, and to provide access to assistance to implement those decisions.”

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E2 Law Blog

APRIL 12, 2023

The Initiative aims to significantly modify the mining concessions model to (i) resume state control of Mexico’s mineral and water resources, and (ii) protect the population’s right to a healthy environment and clean water, preserve the nation’s natural resources, and assure the right of the original populations to preserve their territories.

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Circle of Blue

JUNE 13, 2023

A decision to allow a relief sewer, which would drain raw waste into the Detroit River during rainstorms, is being met with pushback. “If So now we are going to take the waste and put the waste in the Detroit River and affect Detroiters even more.” — Mary Waters, Detroit City Council Member.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2024

“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.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2024

“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. Room 205 Ryan Building. Room 523, Irvis Building.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 29, 2021

In 2020, Justin Nobel wrote an expose of fracking’s radioactivity, in particular in the wastewater and other wastes produced by natural gas drilling. The Delaware RiverKeeper Network is hosting an August 18 webinar Radioactivity In Fracking - Too Hot To Handle with scientist and author Justin Nobel from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

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HumanNature

MARCH 27, 2024

Written by Gabriele Hibbitts Waste aversion is a feat that sometimes feels unattainable, especially on a college campus. Waste, an unavoidable part of life, is everywhere. I’ve been standing outside helping people sort through their waste for weeks now, and it is the most discouraging thing I’ve had to do.”

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 16, 2024

Who is this for? -- Forest Landowners -- Interested public -- Natural Resource Professionals What will you learn? -- How to attract more birds to their woods -- Effects tree defects have on lumber -- Invasive Species control -- Current info on chronic wasting disease Click Here to register and for more information.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 19, 2024

. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the January 20 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a draft Guidance Manual for Permitting of New Commercial Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal Facilities ( DEP ID: 251-2100-755 ). The meeting will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Read more here.

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Environmental News Bits

MAY 24, 2022

Environmental advocates, lawyers and state regulators are squaring off again over how Missouri regulates coal ash, the waste from burning coal that is laced with mercury, arsenic and other contaminants.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Berks Nature launched the first State of the Environment report in 2008 with the philosophy of “what gets measured, gets done.” With advice and input from local experts, Berks Nature identified 25 environmental indicators across five categories: Water, Energy, Air, Waste, and Land.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

formal notice ) Grants -- The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources published notice in the February 3 PA Bulletin announcing the opening of a new grant round for ATV/Snowmobile Project Grants. Visit the Board webpage for options on attending the meeting remotely. Contact Laura Chambers at lchambers@pa.gov or 717-772-5158.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection has advised 18 municipalities where road dumping of oil and gas wastewater has occurred the practice is illegal and considered waste disposal. DEP labels a total of 84 townships as “waste facilities” where road dumping of the wastewater has occurred. Read more here. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

(Butler County) and Frontier Natural Resources (Clinton County). also got NOVs for not submitting production and waste reports and well integrity reports for two wells in Crawford County and one in Erie County. Conventional operator Puma Energy Inc. Conventional operator Puma Energy Inc. Oakland Twp. Donegal Twp. Monroe Twp. -

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Environmental News Bits

JUNE 9, 2021

Reducing waste and conserving scarce natural resources are key goals of the movement to a circular economy. Watch the video at Politico.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2024

“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.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 2, 2023

This year, $300,000 will be awarded to projects that address food waste prevention, reduction, and recovery across The GIANT Company’s operating area in the states of Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia. As a grocer, we are tackling the issue of food waste in our operations every day. Applications are due April 13.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The Waterkeeper identified 10 major areas of concern that could lead to irreversible damage to natural resources and cause harm to our public health. The discharge and accidental spills of oil and gas waste into waterways pose risks to both human health and the environment.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2024

Since 1997, event volunteers have removed more than 6 million pounds of waste from local roads, streams, sinkholes, and illegal dumpsites. The mission of ClearWater Conservancy is to conserve and restore natural resources through land conservation, water resource stewardship, and environmental outreach across Central Pennsylvania.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 17, 2023

This new investment in agriculture ensures the future sustainability of farms and healthy water resources in Allegheny County. ACCD is proud to offer solutions to farmers while protecting natural resources,” said Executive Director Heather Manzo.

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