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Minnesota Shows Progress Towards Climate Targets Despite Rise in Methane Emissions

Environment + Energy Leader

A new report released by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) shows that the state is moving toward its climate targets, although agriculture remains a large contributor of greenhouse gas emissions.

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Dickinson College Hosts March 24 Discussion On The Business Of Food Waste: Climate Mitigation Thru Organics Recycling

PA Environment Daily

The event, “ The Business of Food Waste: Climate Mitigation through Organics Recycling ,” will take place March 24, from noon – 1:00 p.m. He is pursuing a master’s in environmental pollution control from Penn State University, focusing on anaerobic digestion of food and agricultural wastes. in the Stern Center Great Room, 208 W.

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Rare Earth Metal Theft by Catalytic Converter

Greenbuilding Law

Rare earth metals are not only used in automobile pollution control devices (and not just in the U.S. Rare earth metals are not only used in automobile pollution control devices (and not just in the U.S. may be the largest importer and largest recycler of rare earth metals. Hence a crime of opportunity.

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PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - January 6

PA Environment Daily

. -- 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. Philadelphia. ( 30 to Jan.

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PennVEST Makes $269 Million Investment In 11 Water Infrastructure Projects In 10 Counties

PA Environment Daily

On July 20, the PA Infrastructure Investment Authority announced the award of $269 million in funding to 11 drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and nonpoint source water pollution control projects in 10 counties. Environmental Protection Agency, and recycled loan repayments from previous PennVEST funding awards.

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PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - March 16

PA Environment Daily

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Chesapeake Appalachia LLC - Kingsley Shale Gas Pad: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with lube oil to meet the Statewide Health Standard at the pad located in Monroe Twp., Read more here. Bradford County. ( Bradford County. ( Centre County. ( Lycoming County. (

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2021-2022 California Environmental Legislation: What’s Been Enacted?

Legal Planet

Now, SB 1137 protects communities by establishing a setback distance of 3,200 feet for homes, schools, parks, or businesses open to the public from new wells, and requires comprehensive pollution controls for existing oil wells within the setback zone.

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