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Farms in Six Southeast Michigan Counties Are Major Sources of Lake Erie Toxic Blooms

Circle of Blue

Since retiring 11 years ago Taylor also attracted legions of supporters, and a good many critics, for knowing more about the consequences of large livestock farms, liquid manure, and water pollution than almost anybody else in the state. The rest accumulates in soil. Second, the chemistry. Geological Survey show the same results.

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Bay Journal: Legacy Sediment Behind Old Mill Dams Could Help Heal Abandoned Mine Land

PA Environment Daily

By Ad Crable, Chesapeake Bay Journal Fertile sediment bottled up behind old mill dams in Pennsylvania is a relentless source of nutrient and sediment pollution in local waterways that flow toward the Chesapeake Bay. With an estimated price tag of about $10 million, the project is being assembled by the U.S.

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Friday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 8.13.21

PA Environment Daily

2021 Virtual Watershed Congress In Southeast PA [PaEN] -- DEP: Issues Air Pollution Warning For Friday, August 13 In Southeastern PA Counties -- DEP: Notice Of Sept. 2021 Virtual Watershed Congress In Southeast PA [PaEN] -- DEP: Issues Air Pollution Warning For Friday, August 13 In Southeastern PA Counties -- DEP: Notice Of Sept.

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August 16 PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire August 16 PA Environment Digest 30 New Stories Of Real Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA State Conservation Commission, Dept. Degrees Celsius Of Warming DEP Forming New PA Energy Storage Consortium; Stakeholder Meeting Sept.

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Pollution: not “an unavoidable consequence” of development

Science Blogs

Pollution: not “an unavoidable consequence” of development. News outlets are referring to a report released yesterday by The Lancet Commission on Pollution and Health. For example, the committee's analysis indicates: An estimated 9 million deaths in 2015 can be attributed to air, water, and soil pollution.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

21 Pollution Prevention: Discover Green Sustainable Pathway Technologies Webinar [PaEN] -- Stroud Water Research Center, Partners Host 7-Part, Online Expanding Meaningful Environmental & Watershed Literacy With Geospatial Tools Workshops Starting Sept. 15 In Washington County [PaEN] -- WeConservePA Hosts Aug.

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Only 15 Out Of 256 Conventional Oil & Gas Operators Who Abandoned Wells Without Plugging Them Were Fined By DEP; Small Penalties No Deterrent To Future Abandonments

PA Environment Daily

Again, the number and kinds of violations companies are tagged for with NOVs gives you a better understanding of why DEP inspections and adequate enforcement staff are so critical. You can also look up the compliance record of any conventional oil and gas or unconventional shale gas company at DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance webpage.

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