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RePlanet Nederland’s review of the draft Delegated Regulation on nuclear energy and gaseous fossil fuels in the sustainable finance taxonomy

Environmental Progress

JANUARY 20, 2022

In order to steer investment toward environmentally sustainable activities, the European Union launched the Taxonomy Regulation framework to define activities deemed sustainable. Their inclusion appears to be the result of a political compromise with Member States rather than of scientific appraisal as in the case of nuclear energy.

Fossil Fuels

Fossil Fuels Regulations Waste Technology

Feature- Remembering March 28, 1979 At The Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant - The Accident No One Thought Would Happen

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2024

Decommissioning of both units will require the disposal of both high level and low-level radioactive waste and the safe, permanent storage of the nuclear fuel used by both units that is still on Three Mile Island. Our information from the radiation protection staff on the island indicated otherwise. Read more here. Yes to all.

Nuclear Power

Nuclear Power Radiation Cooling Regulations

Feature- Remembering March 28, 1979 At The Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant - The Accident No One Thought Would Happen

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2022

Decommissioning of both units will require the disposal of both high level and low-level radioactive waste and the safe, permanent storage of the nuclear fuel used by both units that is still on Three Mile Island. Our information from the radiation protection staff on the island indicated otherwise. Read more here. Yes to all.

Nuclear Power

Nuclear Power Radiation Cooling Natural Gas

State Dept. Of Health Apologizes For Not Listening To Communities Suffering Health Impacts From Shale Gas Development; New Health Study Results ‘Just The Tip Of The Iceberg’

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 16, 2023

“So in an article I read recently from the New Yorker, it said the DOH [Department of Health] confirmed that this study would look at correlations between illnesses and their proximity to oil and gas infrastructure, but would not directly examine the dangers of radioactive waste. We wanted you to look into radiation, Dr. Levine said, "No." “We

Natural Gas

Natural Gas 2019 Radiation Waste

Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Environmental law, or sometimes known as environmental and natural resources law, is a term used to explain regulations, statutes, local, national and international legislation, and treaties designed to protect the environment from damage and to explain the legal consequences of such damage towards governments or private entities or individuals (1).

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Government Law Waste Clean Air Act

Finding Science, Faith, Hope, and Unity with the Poor People’s Campaign

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 11, 2022

These communities contain the expertise, resilience, and knowledge that are necessary to plot the way forward—along with the political power necessary to win on issues of policy. Democracy : every day, decisions are made that affect all of us—laws, regulations, and policy choices.

Climate Change

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Politics Radiation

The Fuss about Methane

Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Several new regulations controlling methane emissions have been adopted recently, including two new rules for the US oil and gas sector announced last week. There are even indications that near-term cuts might be easier to achieve for methane than for CO 2 , for a mix of technical, economic, and political reasons.

Atmosphere

Atmosphere Radiation Natural Gas Greenhouse

Feature- Remembering March 28, 1979 At The Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant - The Accident No One Thought Would Happen -- Like With Natural Gas Infrastructure Today

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2023

Decommissioning of both units will require the disposal of both high level and low-level radioactive waste and the safe, permanent storage of the nuclear fuel used by both units that is still on Three Mile Island. Our information from the radiation protection staff on the island indicated otherwise. Read more here. Read more here.

Nuclear Power

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Radiation Cooling

Friday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 7.21.23

PA Environment Daily

JULY 21, 2023

“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. Million Settlement Of Chesapeake Energy Lawsuits Over Landowner Royalties -- Fox43: Lower Allen Twp.,

Waste

Waste Radiation Politics Natural Gas

Washington County Family Lawsuit Alleges Shale Gas Company Violated The Terms Of Their Lease By Endangering Their Health, Contaminating Their Water Supply And Not Protecting Their Land

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

“I had a certain expectation that my water wouldn't be damaged, my house wouldn't be damaged, that this gross negligence wouldn't go on, that they wouldn't get fines from the DEP, that I wouldn't be exposed to radiation, I wouldn't be exposed to chemicals,” said Latkanich. They] found benzene, styrene, and other fracking chemicals in us.

Natural Gas

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Shale Gas & Public Health Conference: We've Got Enough Compelling Evidence To Enact Health Protective Policies For Families Now

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

And no one should be surprised when workers and residents who are exposed to fracking’s toxic chemicals and radioactive waste start getting sick with a variety of sometimes common, sometimes weird, and sometimes, often debilitating and deadly illnesses. Doctors, nurses, and other health professionals aren't surprised.

Natural Gas

Natural Gas Waste 2008 2022

Former Employees Of Eureka Resources Oil & Gas Wastewater Treatment Company Ask For Criminal Investigation Of Eureka And An Audit Of DEP Over Alleged Workplace, Environmental Violations

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Alison Steele, Executive Director of the Environmental Health Project , provided comments on the gaps in health and safety regulation to protect oil and gas industry workers and the public. Christopher Rabb (D-Philadelphia) and Rep. Danielle Friel Otten (D-Chester). Click Here to watch a video of the press briefing. They posted it up.

Natural Gas

Natural Gas Radiation Waste Carbon Monoxide

Bay Journal: Dirt Roads & Drilling Wastewater - Dustup Rises Over Health Issues

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

As a Penn State alum, I am dismissive of a study that is created in a vacuum for political purposes,” said Joe C. Read more here ] After a study of treated roads, the DEP concluded there was “limited potential” from people hiking or biking on the roads to be affected by radiation exposure.

2018

2018 Waste Fossil Fuels Politics

DEP: Potential For Environmental Impacts From Spills Or Leaks Of Radioactive Oil & Gas Waste Materials Is Real; Health Dept. Not Aware Of All Chemicals In Oil & Gas Wastewater Making Risk Assessment Difficult

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Sara Innamorato (D-Allegheny) co-chaired a hearing by the Senate Democratic Policy Committee on the environmental and health dangers associated with oil and gas drilling waste in Pennsylvania. We are concerned because radium-226 and radium-228, both present in oil and gas waste, can cause bone and connective tissue cancer.

Waste

Waste Radiation Natural Gas 2016

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2023

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Tuesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 6.11.24

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 11, 2024

It’s Illegal And A Really Bad Idea PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- AP: PA Senate Passes Bill To Outlaw The Distribution Of Deepfake Material -- TribLive: Sen. Of Environmental Professionals Annual Conference Sept. Of Environmental Professionals Annual Conference Sept.

Nuclear Power

Nuclear Power Radiation Carbon Emissions Natural Resources

Friday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 12.9.22

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 9, 2022

DEP Radiation Protection Advisory Committee meeting. 15 On Radioactive Drilling Waste; Road Dumping Wastewater; Limits On Methane Emissions; More [PaEN] -- Dec. 10 PA Bulletin: Final-Omitted Regulations Setting VOC/Methane Limits On Conventional Oil & Gas Facilities -- Dec. Agenda Posted. Room 105 Rachel Carson Building.

Natural Gas

Natural Gas Electricity Clean Energy Climate Change

Friday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 10.8.21

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Casey, Colleagues: Introduce Bill To Empower Fossil Fuel Workers To Train, Find Jobs In Changing Energy Industry [PaEN] -- EQB: Meets Oct. 14 [PaEN] -- Delaware RiverKeeper: Oct. 8 RiverWatch Video Report -- Susquehanna River Basin Commission Fall Newsletter Now Available [PaEN] -- DEP: Issues Air Quality Action Day Warning For Oct.

Natural Gas

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Radiation 2021

Saturday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 5.4.24

PA Environment Daily

MAY 4, 2024

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Natural Gas

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Waste Recycling

Wednesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 4.17.24

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 17, 2024

Senate Democratic Policy Committee hearing on the environmental and public health impacts associated with the practice of spreading oil and gas drilling waste, known as brine, on Pennsylvania's roads for dust control and ice management. DEP Radiation Protection Advisory Committee meeting. Click Here to watch online.

Conservation

Conservation Natural Gas Radiation 2024

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RePlanet Nederland’s review of the draft Delegated Regulation on nuclear energy and gaseous fossil fuels in the sustainable finance taxonomy

Feature- Remembering March 28, 1979 At The Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant - The Accident No One Thought Would Happen

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Feature- Remembering March 28, 1979 At The Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant - The Accident No One Thought Would Happen

State Dept. Of Health Apologizes For Not Listening To Communities Suffering Health Impacts From Shale Gas Development; New Health Study Results ‘Just The Tip Of The Iceberg’

Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Finding Science, Faith, Hope, and Unity with the Poor People’s Campaign

The Fuss about Methane

Feature- Remembering March 28, 1979 At The Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant - The Accident No One Thought Would Happen -- Like With Natural Gas Infrastructure Today

Friday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 7.21.23

Washington County Family Lawsuit Alleges Shale Gas Company Violated The Terms Of Their Lease By Endangering Their Health, Contaminating Their Water Supply And Not Protecting Their Land

Shale Gas & Public Health Conference: We've Got Enough Compelling Evidence To Enact Health Protective Policies For Families Now

Former Employees Of Eureka Resources Oil & Gas Wastewater Treatment Company Ask For Criminal Investigation Of Eureka And An Audit Of DEP Over Alleged Workplace, Environmental Violations

Bay Journal: Dirt Roads & Drilling Wastewater - Dustup Rises Over Health Issues

DEP: Potential For Environmental Impacts From Spills Or Leaks Of Radioactive Oil & Gas Waste Materials Is Real; Health Dept. Not Aware Of All Chemicals In Oil & Gas Wastewater Making Risk Assessment Difficult

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