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New Satellite Will See Water’s Big Picture

Circle of Blue

On land, watchdog groups point satellites at natural gas fields to reveal production wells that leak methane. How SWOT will influence the political balance of power is a question that Faisal Hossain is tasked with understanding. Political sensitivities are an important consideration. At sea, they track illegal fishing.

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Senate, House Pass Massive, 20-Year Taxpayer Subsidies For Natural Gas, Hydrogen And Petrochemical Industries In Hours With No Public Accountability Or Environmental Safeguards

PA Environment Daily

million in annual taxpayer subsidies to manufacturing and other businesses that use natural gas and hydrogen in their operations for at least 20 years. The bill also more than doubles the tax credit for using natural gas to make petrochemicals or fertilizer from natural gas. billion in state tax incentives.

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Climate Litigation Chart Updates – November 2016

Law Columbia

Environmental groups had identified five categories of new information since the 2004 preparation of an EIS that they contended warranted supplemental review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Circuit to Expedite Consideration of Challenge to Natural Gas Pipeline. opening briefs Oct. Groups Asked D.C.

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Environmental Health Project Contributes To New Book On Sustainable Development & Rural Public Health - From Fossil Fuels To Greener Futures

PA Environment Daily

EHP’s chapter challenges the assumption that the financial benefits of shale gas extraction outweigh the costs to public health and community wellbeing. A boom in shale gas drilling and extraction, which began in 2004 and ramped up sharply in the ensuing decade, occurred with no consideration of public health.

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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Nelson Introduces College Voucher Bill To Redirect State Funds From Pitt, Penn State, Temple To Other PA Colleges -- City & State PA: Despite Bipartisan Support, It’s Unclear What’s Holding Up Action On LGBTQ Protection From Discrimination -- PA Politics: In Memoriam: Rep. Capitol, Efforts To Overturn Nov. Daley -- Budget 2022 -- Gov.

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Thursday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 6.2.22

PA Environment Daily

Wheezing Power Grid Leaves States At Risk [Not PJM/PA] -- Bloomberg: Here’s How The Government Wants To Disaster-Proof Your Home PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- Inquirer: Delaware County Man Pleads Guilty To Criminal Charges Related To Assault On U.S. Other States/National/International -- WPost: A Summer Of Blackouts?

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Gov. Shapiro Joins Industry, Labor, Environmental, Consumer Leaders To Highlight New Energy Plan To Create Jobs, Lower Costs For Pennsylvanians

PA Environment Daily

The Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (AEPS), which would be updated under the Governor’s PRESS plan, is a 2004 Pennsylvania law requiring electricity suppliers to include specific percentages of renewable energy in their supply, in turn creating increased demand for renewable energy. Click Here for Gov.