Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 23, 2023

With the clean energy transition already under way, the US electricity mix is set to continue changing this year. The general outlook includes some good news and some bad news. Compiled by UCS from Energy Information Administration data as of January 2023. I’ll start off with the good.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Batteries are key to enabling the renewable energy transition. When the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing, batteries help store clean energy to continue supplying electricity to the grid and to customers consistently and reliably. A fossil fuel energy grid extracts and expends finite resources.

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Circle of Blue

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Midwest is the target of more dollars to secure water and revive former energy strongholds. The abandoned Horse Creek Mine near Pinckeyville, Illinois. Part one of two in Circle of Blue’s series on abandoned coal mines. Photo © Department of the Interior. By Laura Gersony, Circle of Blue — October 4, 2022.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 17, 2023

Pennsylvania recently welcomed a slate of new administrative leaders, poised to help the Commonwealth’s business community capitalize on both the relentless transition to a cleaner energy future and new federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 18, 2022

A transition to 100% clean energy is an urgent priority worldwide to mitigate the worst impacts of climate change and preserve a livable planet. The US solar industry aims to supply 30% of US energy generation by 2030. Concerns with mining raw materials. Solar power is jetting us towards that goal.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 8, 2023

We are specifically looking at the social and environmental impacts of mining and processing the minerals that are used in the batteries powering these vehicles, buses, bikes, and scooters. To the contrary, it’s a call to ensure that the necessary transition away from gasoline creates the most equitable and sustainable future possible.

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A Greener Life

JANUARY 18, 2023

The President and CEO of Swedish mining company LKAB Jan Mostrom and Sweden’s Energy Minister Ebba Busch host a joint news conference at LKAB in Kiruna, Sweden upon the discovery of Europe’s largest deposit of rare earth metals. Photo credit: TT News Agency / Jonas Ekstromer.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 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. DEP Mining and Reclamation Advisory Board meeting. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Contact: Daniel E.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 13, 2022

More EVs is good news for the climate. But mining the materials used in EV batteries, including cobalt, lithium and nickel, comes with its own set of public-health, environmental and human-rights challenges. I was curious if there is a more ‘green’ way to mine for lithium or if there might be a better option altogether.”.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 29, 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. WEDNESDAY 10:00: Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee Joint Hearing With Ohio Legislature On Electric Grid Reliability. Click Here to RSVP. 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 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. DEP Mining and Reclamation Advisory Board meeting. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Contact: Daniel E.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 3, 2023

-- Committee Schedule Senate adjourned until September 18 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- July 3 PA Environment Digest Now Available [PaEN] -- 95 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults [PaEN] -- 7.3.23 - PA Environment (..)

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Dec. 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Dec. 13 -- Committee Schedule -- Click Here for Senate Agency Budget Hearing Schedule. Room 205 Ryan Building. Click Here to watch online. Read more here. Room 60 East Wing.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 28, 2024

Here are 126 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. Thank you for your leadership! -- US Dept.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 18, 2023

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania! PA Solar Center Webinar on PA Renewable Energy - Time To Take Action. 12:30 to 1:30. -- New DEP Interim Final Environmental Justice Policy, Definition Of Environmental Justice Areas Effective Sept. 16; Public Comments Accepted Thru Oct.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania! Senate next voting day October 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule House next voting day October 16, 17, 18, 30, 31, Nov. 1, 13, 14, 15, Dec. Senate next voting day October 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec.

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Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The cost of living crisis can feel overwhelming and all consuming at times, as prices somehow keep continuing to go up. While the cost of living crisis rages on, the climate crisis does too. In 2023, Canada experienced its worst ever wildfire season , with 167,000 people forced to evacuate their homes under 211 federal evacuation orders.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 22, 2023

-- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 48 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students And Adults [PaEN] -- Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week [PaEN] -- Capital & Main - Audrey Carleton: In PA, (..)

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 21, 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

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

By Katie Bohn, Penn State News To solar or not to solar? While a stable and predictable profit is an important factor to Pennsylvania farmers considering leasing out their land for solar energy development, it’s not enough on its own, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 20, 2022

By Robert Hughes, Eastern PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation This guest essay first appeared in the Scranton Times-Tribune on April 20, 2022 -- Ask anyone in the communities where coal mining once dominated: acid mine drainage is a major problem. After all, who wants to live or work where the water is not clean or safe?

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 4, 2023

Natural Gas Production Will Be Exported -- The Center Square Guest Essay: Realizing Our Energy Potential And Ensuring Our Security - By Rep. Area Saturday In Bucks County -- City & State PA: Norfolk Southern Spent Millions On Lobbying And Political Donations In Harrisburg/Washington, D.C.,

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania!

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire February 27 PA Environment Digest 48 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA This Week’s Examples Of Going The WRONG WAY On Environmental, Energy Issues Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic In Memoriam: Walter N.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 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. Smucker Joins State, Local Officials To Oppose $2.5

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 18, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- Foundation For Pennsylvania Watersheds Seeks Next Executive Director - John Dawes Retiring [PaEN] -- TribLive: Ken Kaminski Has Volunteered His Time For The Roaring Run Watershed Assn., 9 -- Healthy Lands Week Set For Sept.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 8, 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. 9 Webinar On Applying For EPA Clean School Bus Rebate Program DEP Chesapeake Bay Update: Funding Opportunities, Projects Supported; County Clean Water Updates; Much More! 30 to Jan.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Dec. 11 Hearing On Bill To Expand Renewable Energy Mandates In Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards [PaEN] -- The Allegheny Front - Reid Frazier: What’s The Current State of Clean Energy Transition?

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 7, 2024

Here are 92 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. Of Environmental Professionals: Jan. Shapiro: PA Receives Over $44.4

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 28, 2024

1 Hearing On Energy Reliability, Sustainability, Affordability [Will They Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities? ] -- PA Assn. 20 to 26 - 15 More Abandoned Conventional Wells; Plugging Abandoned Shale Gas Wells; Revolution Pipeline Land Slip; Brief Compressor Fire; Crypto Mining? And Karen R. What's That Pink Stuff?

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- WeConservePA: Where Is The Love (For Environmental Ed)? - Imagine A Clean Energy Future 5th to 12th Grade Student Competition Submissions Due Feb. 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. -- Sentinels Of The Susquehanna Vol.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 28, 2024

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- US Dept. Million In Agriculture Conservation Research Help Wanted -- Inside Climate News: Thousands Of American Climate Corps Jobs Are Now Open; What Will The New Program Look Like?

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 13, 2023

31 -- PennLive: Gun Owners Defend Their Rights At PA Capitol Rally; ‘Guns Are Not Inherently Violent’ Click Here for latest PA Environmental News Like PA Environment Digest on Facebook Follow PA Environment Digest on Twitter Read Weekly PA Environment Digest [Posted: June 13, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- Myers Family Farm In Centre County Receives 2023 PA Leopold Conservation Award [PaEN] -- PA Dept. 16; Snowmobile/ATV Grants Feb. 13 -- Warren Times: Audubon Community Nature Center To Host Day Camp Jan.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 5, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the January 6 PA Bulletin announcing it has disapproved an Act 2 Land Recycling Risk Assessment December 21 on remediation of soil and groundwater contamination at the American Refining Group, Inc. Refinery in the City of Bradford, McKean County. (

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Here are 78 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. Thank you for your leadership! -- Gov. Fetterman, Cong.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 13, 2023

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania! Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” House next voting day September 26, 27; October 2, 3, 4, 16 [Unless Sooner Recalled] -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct. DEP Shell Petrochemical Plant Community Fund Advisory Committee meeting.

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