Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

A 2008 study found that residents in smaller districts were more likely to have contact with their representatives and were also more likely to approve of their representative. The US publics approval ratings of Congress have been on a relatively steady decline since 2000s with small peaks around 2008 and 2020. How does this work?

Politics 272

Politics 2008 2021 Law 272

Energy & the Law

DECEMBER 10, 2021

This case is about injection wells for industrial and municipal waste, not for oil and gas waste. April 2008: ALJ recommends that the permit be issued. December 2008: TCEQ remands the application for more modeling. I’m an oil and gas guy. Why does this order concern me? September 16, 2005: RRC no-harm letter.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 17, 2024

A 2008 EPA report published during the Bush administration said, “Given their importance and vast extent, it is concluded that an individual ephemeral or intermittent stream segment should not be examined in isolation.” The prime ones are erosion and flood control, waste treatment, water purification, recreation, and tourism.

Carbon Dioxide 281

Carbon Dioxide Clean Water Act Ocean 2019 281

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 10, 2024

Conventional gas well waste is not regarded as quite as dangerous, but this is a misconception. Conventional gas well waste is not chemically distinct from unconventional waste.” Pike said, “The takeaway is that we should regulate waste based on the chemicals it contains, not what process produced it.

Waste 122

Waste 2008 2014 Regulations 122

Frontiers

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The purpose of World Cleanup Day is to unite millions of volunteers, governments, and organizations in 197 countries and territories to tackle the global mismanaged waste crisis and help create a new, more sustainable work.

2023 116

2023 Sustainable Development 2008 Waste 116

HumanNature

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Yet, amid these advancements, we often overlook the simplest and most immediate solution: reducing food waste. Food waste occurs at every stage of the production and supply chain, from agricultural fields to supermarket shelves to consumer households. These alarming statistics highlight the urgent need for action to combat food waste.

Waste 98

Waste 2019 2009 2008 98

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 4, 2024

17 Hearing On Orchard BJK Company Warehouse Chapter 105 Permit In Monroe County -- Penn Today: New Program Brings Penn And William L.

Natural Gas 76

Natural Gas 2008 Conservation Waste 76

PA Environment Daily

JULY 17, 2023

Despite decades of efforts to improve recycling and waste management practices, Pennsylvanians still experience too much littering and illegal dumping in their communities. Littering and dumping impacts Pennsylvanians everywhere and is both an environmental and economic problem,” said Darren Spielman, Executive Director of PRC. “We

2008 74

2008 Recycling Waste 2023 74

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Hess, Former Secretary Department of Environmental Protection The information submitted to DEP’s Bureau of Waste Management from eight conventional oil and gas companies to justify allowing them to dispose of millions of gallons of wastewater by spreading it on dirt roads fails to meet the requirements of DEP’s 25 Pa Code Chapter 287.8

Waste 76

Waste Regulations 2020 2010 76

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2025

Owner also failed to submit annual production, waste generation and well integrity reports. Well owner also failed to submit annual production, waste generation and well integrity reports. Well owner also failed to submit annual production, waste generation and well integrity reports. Well drilled in 2008. Read more here.

2025 70

2025 Natural Gas Waste Electricity 70

Circle of Blue

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Hundreds of shallow aquifers all across Michigan had become unfit for any use, contaminated by toxic chemicals leaking from old industrial sites and waste dumps. In 2008, Michigan responded to new threats to its water supply by requiring farmers to register any new well able to pump at least 100,000 gallons a day.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Dietterich - Violations - 3 Abandoned Wells November 25, 2024 follow-up inspections of three conventional wells in Allegheny and Washington counties found them all abandoned and not plugged and with violations for failure to submit production, waste generation, well integrity reports. Wells drilled in 2009 and 2008.

Natural Gas 102

Natural Gas 2024 2027 Recycling 102

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 17, 2024

Penn State studies found the amounts of at least 25 of the chemicals they tested for exceeded environmental and health standards and radioactive radium exceeded industrial waste discharge standards. Read more here. Written Testimony The Department of Environmental Protection provided written testimony only.

Environmental Protection 128

Environmental Protection Waste 2008 2014 128

Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Toxic chemicals leaking from old industrial sites and waste dumps across almost all of Michigan had contaminated hundreds of shallow aquifers and made them unfit for any use. During much of the 20 th century the number of irrigation wells in Michigan was negligible.

2009 348

2009 Natural Resources 2020 2010 348

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Since the beginning of the Appalachian shale gas boom in 2008, the twenty-two largest gas producing counties in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia have lost a collective 10,000 jobs and nearly 50,000 residents, even as gas production far outpaced industry expectations. 28 to Oct.

Regulations 131

Regulations Natural Gas Clean Energy Electricity 131

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Related Articles: -- DEP Issues Abandoned Well Violation To Oil & Gas Wastewater Injection Well With Nearly Full Storage Tanks, Expired EPA Permit In Venango County [PaEN] -- Independent Fiscal Office Reports Slight Increase In PA 3rd Quarter Natural Gas Production; Lowest Number Of New Shale Gas Wells Drilled Since 2008; Big Hole In DEP’s Budget (..)

Natural Gas 113

Natural Gas Clean Air Act Clean Water Act 2008 113

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Berks Nature launched the first State of the Environment report in 2008 with the philosophy of “what gets measured, gets done.” With advice and input from local experts, Berks Nature identified 25 environmental indicators across five categories: Water, Energy, Air, Waste, and Land.

Waste 79

Waste 2008 Recycling Natural Resources 79

Edouard Stenger

JANUARY 10, 2022

The Great Recession of 2007-2008 made it hard to get just any job and I had to capitalize on my marketing experiences to find employment. Wasting energy has no place when prices are up and the climate emergency has never been more pressing. Those were hard times and I was and still am blessed with the support of my family.

2007 105

2007 2008 2014 Renewable Energy 105

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 10, 2024

Penn State studies found the amounts of at least 25 of the chemicals they tested for exceeded environmental and health standards and radioactive radium exceeded industrial waste discharge standards. Read more here. Click Here for a copy of Dr. Burgos’ testimony. Click Here to watch a video of the hearing.

Waste 107

Waste 2008 2014 Environmental Protection 107

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2025

On April 25, the Department of Environmental Protection announced the release of the 2024 Climate Change Action Plan Update and 2024 Climate Impacts Assessment Report. Rate Increase For Philadelphia Gas Works [PaEN] -- PUC To Investigate Proposed 11.4%

Climate Change 81

Climate Change 2024 Natural Gas Electricity 81

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2024

Despite a moratorium implemented in 2018 on DEP approvals for road dumping, reports indicate continued use of conventional drilling waste on roads, raising significant concerns over the potential release of harmful substances such as salts, metals, and radioactive materials into the environment. The hearing will start at 11:00 a.m.

Waste 90

Waste 2017 Regulations 2008 90

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 17, 2024

Written Testimony -- Karen Feridun , Better Path Coalition, who has done important research into waste reporting and related issues on conventional road dumping. It’s Waste First, let’s be clear-- we are talking about a waste. The only way to stop this waste from being produced is to plug the well. Read more here.

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Waste 2017 Regulations 2023 96

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 2006 ) Waste Permits -- PennEnergy Resources, LLC - W58 Tank Pad: Permit application withdrawn for the installation of 1 tank for oil and gas liquid waste under WMGR123 in Winfield Twp., Warriner Well Pad 2: DEP approved a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with diesel-based drilling mud in Dimock Twp.,

2013 98

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Physics World

OCTOBER 1, 2021

In 2004 I moved to the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics before heading to University College London in 2008. I already had some connections in China as I had been regularly visiting Tsinghua University between 2008 to 2010 thanks to a programme called China-UK Fellowship for Excellence. What are your main research areas?

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Acoel

JULY 25, 2023

Through the TMDL the Ohio EPA seeks to achieve a 40 percent reduction in total phosphorus loading, based on a 2008 baseline, with a three percent margin of safety. This reduction is calculated to achieve a target severity index that has been exceeded most years by varying amounts since 2008.

2008 52

2008 Pollution Control Atmosphere Waste 52

Clean Energy Law

DECEMBER 12, 2023

This strategy aims for net zero emissions by around 2050 and includes shorter-term goals of cutting emissions by at least 20% and aiming for a 30% reduction by 2030, relative to 2008 levels. Th announcement follows the final consultation paper that the Green Finance and Industry Taskforce released in February 2023.

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Paris Agreement Climate Change 2030 2023 130

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 2023

2018) determined that between 2008 and 2014, spreading OGPW on roads in Pennsylvania released 4-times more radium than centralized treatment facilities and potentially 200-times more than accidental spill events.” For example, Tasker et al. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

Waste 98

Waste Regulations 2016 2018 98

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Related Articles This Week: -- DEP Sees ‘Very Significant Budget Gap’ In Funding Oil & Gas Regulation Program Due To Reduced Permit Fee Revenue [PaEN] -- DEP Issues Abandoned Well Violation To Oil & Gas Wastewater Injection Well With Nearly Full Storage Tanks, Expired EPA Permit In Venango County [PaEN] -- Independent Fiscal Office Reports (..)

Regulations 87

Regulations Natural Gas 2008 2025 87

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The investigation conducted by the Office of Attorney General determined that the bypass pipe was likely installed in 2008 during construction at the DAMA facility. The charges against Dallas Area Municipal Authority include four violations of the Solid Waste Management Act and three violations of the Clean Streams Law.

2008 71

2008 Environmental Protection 2017 2018 71

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Related Articles This Week: -- DEP Issues Abandoned Well Violation To Oil & Gas Wastewater Injection Well With Nearly Full Storage Tanks, Expired EPA Permit In Venango County [PaEN] -- Independent Fiscal Office Reports Slight Increase In PA 3rd Quarter Natural Gas Production; Lowest Number Of New Shale Gas Wells Drilled Since 2008; Big Hole In (..)

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Regulations Natural Gas 2008 2024 74

A Greener Life

DECEMBER 21, 2023

That was in 2008. Then there was an almost identical press showcase ten years later when a Virgin plane flew from Orlando to London on (5%) waste-derived ethanol. Virgin Atlantic proved in 2008 that you could fly an airliner on 5% SAF. SAF can also be made from household waste, which is more involved but perhaps more promising.

Biofuels 52

Biofuels 2008 Waste 2019 52

PA Environment Daily

JULY 28, 2021

The digital atlas shows the location of 592 unconventional wells and proposed locations, compressor stations, water impoundments, surface water withdrawal sites, waste sites and the locations of violations. FracTracker reports unconventional wells and well pads in the watershed were issued 634 violations between 2008 and June 28, 2021.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Waste 2008 2011 52

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Phase I prize includes the assembly of the project team, a comprehensive facility needs assessment, and the identification of the infrastructure upgrades to be completed during the implementation phase.

Clean Energy 80

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels 2008 2024 80

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The Human Toll From 2008 to 2018 in four heavily fracked counties in southwestern Pennsylvania, David Templeton and Don Hopey, two reporters of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette uncovered 27 cases of Ewing sarcoma, which is a very rare and frequently fatal bone cancer in childhood. Fracking is a massive waste problem.

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Waste 2020 109

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 3, 2024

28 -- PUC Reminder Of Opportunities To Comment On Proposed 18.7% Peoples Natural Gas Rate Increase Background On Issues -- DEP: Oil & Gas Regulatory Program Will Be In The Red By Fall; All Sectors Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program No Go; Update On Permitting Reform [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Feb.

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Clean Energy 2008 Recycling 84

PA Environment Daily

JULY 23, 2021

Senate returns to session September 20, 21, 22 -- Committee Schedule House returns to session September 27, 28, 29 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Daily American: Organizer Welcoming The Public To Annual ‘9-for-9’ Celebration At Quecreek -- StateImpactPA/Reid Frazier: Group Says Tighter Radiation Controls Needed On Drilling Waste (..)

2008 57

2008 Radiation Waste 2021 57

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

A total of five oil and gas wells were drilled in the Towanda Creek watershed prior to 2008, according to data from DEP. In 2021, 281 wells reported producing 1,908,292 barrels (80 million gallons) of liquid waste and 54,248 tons of solid waste. Waste from wells in this watershed was shipped to 86 different sites.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Waste 2008 2022 52