A Greener Life

JANUARY 16, 2025

A natural resource under threat According to the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA), wetlands cover 3% of Zimbabwe s area, while the country has seven Wetlands of International Importance. As a result, during the rainy season, these waterborne diseases become more rampant. Photo credit:: Global Press / Alamy.

Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 5, 2025

125 Abandoned Conventional, 39 Abandoned Shale Gas Well Violations 2025 Abandoned Conventional: So far in 2025, DEP issued or continued 125 violations to 41 conventional oil and gas well owners for abandoning and not plugging their wells- [3D Resources LLC ; Amer Natural Resources LLC; WB Anderson; Apollo Resources LLC; Baird Oil Co.;

2025

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The state Department of Health Bureau of Epidemiology and Penn State Project ECHO hosted two webinars in January and February for medical professionals and the public on Caring for Persons Living and Working in Communities Involved in Oil and Natural Gas Extraction. Read more here. This is commonly referred to as the Halliburton loophole.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Vitali, who serves as Majority Chair of the House Environmental & Natural Resource Protection Committee, said this-- I'm going to direct my comments to Secretary Shirley. Air Quality Program ] Your Air Program, you have 89 positions less than in 2005. In 2007, the Water Program had 778 filled positions.

2002

PA Environment Daily

JULY 30, 2025

The other one is increased enhanced tools for utilities to terminate service that passed the General Assembly in 2004, 2005." Robert Routh, PA Policy Director for the Natural Resources Defense Council, was also part of the briefing. PJM estimated the latest capacity auction prices will increase electricity prices 1.5

Electricity

Legal Planet

JUNE 27, 2024

NEPA remains the workhorse of natural resource litigation today. This law, signed on the first day of 1970, requires agencies to disclose the environmental effects of their actions. This marked the beginning of a decade of legislative environmental legislation. Clean Air Act.

Law

Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The Michigan Constitution, ratified in 1963, states that “ the natural resources of the state are hereby declared to be of paramount public concern in the interest of the health, safety and general welfare of the people. The statute outlaws conduct that is “likely to pollute, impair, or destroy” natural resources and the environment.

Regulations

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In addition, Greg has volunteered at the state competition every year since 2005. PA Envirothon is excited to have Greg serve as Executive Director and look forward to watching him promote the program that invites students to “accept the natural challenge!" Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Penn State Extension.

2005

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2024

Technical expertise is provided by the following partners: Department of Agriculture, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Game Commission, Fish and Boat Commission, Department of Education, and the U.S.D.A. Natural Resources Conservation Service.

2003

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

The assessment further identified rising health issues related to natural resource extractions [defined by the Health Department as oil and gas development ] and the health impacts resulting from climate change as two of the top five threats affecting health outcomes of Pennsylvanians.

Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

MAY 27, 2022

“We are immensely proud of these students' accomplishments and wish them all the best as they kick start their careers and take the lessons learned about conservation and natural resources from the Envirothon with them throughout their lives," Seftas added. Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 23, 2023

“So many of our communities and local organizations work to improve our environment and our water resources,” said Marcus Kohl, director of water quality and environmental compliance for Pennsylvania American Water. We’re proud to continue offering this grant to support those initiatives and positively impact our natural resources.”

2023

PA Environment Daily

JULY 31, 2023

Throughout the week-long competition, students demonstrated their knowledge on soils and land use, aquatic ecology, forestry and wildlife management through written tests and interactive stations featuring New Brunswick’s natural resources. Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 27, 2022

On June 27, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn visited Shikellamy State Park in Northumberland County to observe work on the Adam T. Bower Memorial Dam, and to reiterate the need for investment in public lands infrastructure. For every dollar invested in state parks, $12.41

Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

MAY 28, 2024

Technical expertise is provided by the following partners: Department of Agriculture, PA Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Game Commission, Fish and Boat Commission, Department of Education, and the U.S.D.A. Natural Resources Conservation Service.

2024

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

They increased the livestock diversity in 2005 by adding goats and again in 2023 with sheep. CB96358101) and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund, which promotes community-based efforts to develop conservation strategies to protect and restore the diverse natural resources of the Chesapeake Bay.

2003

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 8, 2021

On October 8, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn joined state Senator John Gordner for a tour of Shikellamy State Park in Union and Northumberland counties to assess infrastructure needs for parks, forests and trails across Pennsylvania. For every dollar invested in state parks, $12.41

2005

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The projects and partnerships demonstrated in each application are a testament to the benefits of collaboration in protecting our natural resources.” Established in 2005, this annual grant program has donated more than $565,000 to fund more than 100 projects to protect and improve the environment across the Commonwealth.

2022

Academy of Natural Sciences

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Energy Information Administration, in 2015 more than 76 million American households (64%) used a central air-conditioning system, an increase from less than 66 million households (59%) in 2005. And with increasingly irregular climate conditions, this number is only rising. There’s a direct connection between energy use and the environment.

Cooling

The Energy Law

AUGUST 4, 2023

In response, the Texas Legislature passed Texas Natural Resources Code § 122.002 on September 1, 2019, which grants title to produced water to whoever takes possession of it for the purpose of treating it for subsequent beneficial use, unless a conveyance instrument expressly provides otherwise.

Waste

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Marci Mowery Marci Mowery entered the conservation arena 29 years ago and has served as the President of the PA Parks and Forests Foundation since 2005. Click Here for information on joining the virtual Conference. Her passion is to connect people to the outdoors. million acres of forest land.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Since 2005, nearly 5,500 volunteers have donated more than 48,000 hours removing trash from the watershed. This collaboration underscores the importance of statewide efforts to keep Pennsylvania’s natural resources clean and beautiful. The Allegheny River and Watershed Cleanup is celebrating their sweet 16 this year.

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 1, 2022

On August 1, the 2022 National Conservation Foundation-Envirothon , an international environmental and natural resources education competition for high school students, announced Pennsylvania's Penncrest High School Team from Delaware County placed 10th in the international competition. Forty teams from across the U.S.

2003

PA Environment Daily

JULY 28, 2021

Pennsylvania has won the International Envirothon competition in 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2009 and 2017 and frequently places in the top 10 finishers. Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Penn State Extension.

2003

The Energy Law

JANUARY 4, 2007

13-99-757, 2005 WL 167051 (Tex.App.—Corpus 27, 2005, pet. Exxon’s Petition for Review was filed September 9, 2005, arguing that: 1. Natural Resources Code § 85.321 does not create any new private causes of action; and 3. Violations of the Natural Resources Code do not support a claim of negligence per se.

2005

Enviromental Defense

APRIL 4, 2023

However, for the oil and gas emissions cap to align with Canada’s climate commitments, it needs to reflect the economy-wide target of reducing emissions from the oil and gas industry by 40-45 per cent from 2005 levels by 2030. degrees, as identified in the Paris Agreement.

Paris Agreement

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2022

We hope that these projects equally inspire our communities to get involved and help protect our natural resources.” The 2022 grant recipients are: -- Berks Nature , Berks County – Papermill Dam Removal on the Cacoosing Creek ($6,476).

Earth Day

The Energy Law

JULY 25, 2013

To understand the stormwater permit requirements for oil and gas activities, you need to review not only the regulations that remain in force, but also the Clean Water Act as amended by the Energy Policy Act of 2005. See Natural Resources Defense Council v. CWA §402(l)(2). United States Environmental Protection Agency , 526 F.3d

Regulations

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2022

On March 22, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn visited Keystone State Park in Westmoreland County to call attention to the park’s infrastructure needs and how the use of federal pandemic recovery funds could address outdated facilities and public safety preparedness across the state. “A

Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

On February 14, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Deputy Secretary John Norbeck visited Gifford Pinchot State Park in York County to call attention to the park’s infrastructure needs and how the use of recovery funds could address vital infrastructure needs across the state.

Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The Pennsylvania state constitution is one of the few to include an environmental rights amendment that designates the state government as a steward of those resources and guarantees Pennsylvanians’ right to clean air and water. When presented with the opportunity to vote directly for environmental quality, Pennsylvanians have done so.

2005

The Energy Law

JANUARY 27, 2023

The most recent draft is the fourth update since it was first adopted by the Louisiana Legislature in 2007 following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. [1] The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) recently released its 2023 draft Coastal Master Plan , which is required by law to be updated every six years.

2023

PA Environment Daily

MAY 3, 2022

On May 3, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn visited Moraine State Park in Butler County to tour the park and to call attention to the park’s infrastructure need, also highlighting how pandemic recovery funds could be used to address outdated facilities and public safety preparedness across the state.

Conservation

The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

In Laddex , the lessee of the top lease, Laddex, sued the lessee of the base lease, BP, contending that the prior lease terminated during a period of slow production between August 2005 and November 2006. Both parties filed petitions for review before the Texas Supreme Court.

2016

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The DRBC advises the Natural Resources Damage Assessment Team created after a 2005 fly ash spill in the region, helping choose and guide the restoration plan that implemented these dam removals on the Bushkill,” says DRBC Executive Director Steve Tambini. “We

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

MAY 24, 2022

Memorial Lake is one of our beautiful state parks that is in need of investment in critical infrastructure upgrades,” Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Deputy Secretary John Norbeck said. “We

2005

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Natural gas companies must also sign submerged land lease agreements with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for using stream and river beds between the high water marks of those bodies of water for pipeline crossings and water withdrawal points because the submerged land is owned by the Commonwealth.

Natural Gas