PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

This condition was originally discovered by DEP on October 4, 2018 and the operator has been trying to correct the problem since then. Shell Petrochemical Plant Additional Air Pollution Penalties On February 22, 2024, DEP reported, in response to questions, the Shell Petrochemical Plant in Beaver County paid an additional $2,671,044.75

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Law Columbia

JUNE 26, 2023

This led to the increased use of other energy sources, especially coal, for electricity generation. In 2018, a group of 40 citizens filed a civil complaint and a group of 12 citizens filed an administrative complaint with support from an environmental NGO Kiko Network. and Kansai Electric Power Co., and Kansai Electric Power Co.,

Climate Change 115

Climate Change Air Pollution Carbon Dioxide Greenhouse 115

Enviromental Defense

MAY 18, 2021

But what you probably haven’t heard is that our grid is getting dirtier again, with fossil fuels increasing in our electricity supply from burning natural gas. That means carbon emissions from electricity in Ontario will be rising back up again after years of decline. Ontario Energy Output by Fuel Type: 2020 . Source: IESO [link].

Electricity 52

Electricity Natural Gas Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy 52

A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

By Leigh Hartman When Son Nguyen lived in the US, he saw rapidly advancing electric vehicle technology and heard stories from back in Vietnam about air pollution. The US Agency for International Development works with Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturers, such as VinFast, to reduce emissions. © Dita Alangkara/AP.

Clean Energy 103

Clean Energy Renewable Energy Electricity Wind Power 103

PA Environment Daily

MAY 3, 2025

Both Atlas and Diversified reported this well plugged in 2018, but Diversified submitted production reports in 2023 showing the well is producing. GW To Move Forward To Address Near-Term Electricity Demand Growth-- 39 Upgrades, 12 New Construction [PaEN] -- Gov. The well may have been transferred to Diversified Production Co.

2025 94

2025 Natural Gas Waste 2011 94

Law Columbia

JUNE 1, 2022

Civil lawsuits were filed in Sendai in 2017 and Kobe in 2018 by citizens against corporations that planned to build new coal-fired power plants. In September 2018, in Citizens’ Committee on the Kobe Coal-Fired Power Plant v. (Judgments and English summaries are found in the Sabin Center’s Climate Change Litigation Database.).

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Paris Agreement Climate Change 2018 Fossil Fuels 143

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2023

Steel Reaches Tentative Settlement Over Air Pollution Following 2018 Fire At Clairton Coke (Coal) Works Plant [No Specifics Yet] -- WHYY: Philly Officials Say Water Is Safe After Bucks County Chemical Spill, How Do We Know That? -- NextPittsburgh: DEP Awards $3.7

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Natural Gas Earth Day Air Pollution Conservation 105

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2024

On October 2, the Pittsburgh Union Progress reported the Jefferson Regional Foundation has scheduled three October listening sessions as it prepares to launch the Mon Valley Clear Air Fund that will be available to nonprofit organizations affected by a U.S. Steel Clairton Coke [Coal] Works plant December 2018 fire.

Air Pollution 79

Air Pollution 2018 Waste Electricity 79

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 23, 2022

Steel’s Clairton Coke Works over the Fourth of July weekend – but also raise new questions about the condition of the facility’s electrical system. July 2 because of “electrical issues.” Remember the Christmas Eve 2018 fire at the Clairton Coke Works that knocked key emissions reduction equipment offline for three months?

Electricity 57

Electricity Pollution Control 2018 Air Pollution 57

PA Environment Daily

MAY 14, 2023

Trillion Across Global Economy, Report -- Spotlight PA: Federal Money Won’t Be Enough To Solve PA Abandoned Conventional Oil/Gas Well Problem, Current Well Owners Routinely Fail To Plug Their Wells -- PA General Energy Announced It Will Plug Proposed Oil & Gas Waste Injection Well In Grant Twp.,

Air Pollution 83

Air Pollution Greenhouse Natural Gas Conservation 83

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

For the first time in decades, the number of people without access to electricity increased in 2022. “I applaud policymakers for embracing this opportunity to strengthen Pennsylvania's standing as a leading energy supplier during this critical time,” said Toby Z. Rice, president and chief executive officer of EQT Corporation.

Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas 2018 Air Pollution Climate Change 92

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The new Driving PA Forward Truck and Bus Fleet Grant-funded projects will take 42 old diesel trucks and buses off the road, replacing them with electric, propane, compressed natural gas, and new clean diesel vehicles. The projects are located in high-population areas with dense traffic and high air pollution levels.

Nitrogen Oxides 57

Nitrogen Oxides Clean Energy Ground-Level Ozone Carbon Dioxide 57

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 28, 2024

Million In 28 Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, Water Quality Improvement Projects In 20 Counties [PaEN] -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: PA To Spend Nearly $200 Million On Lead Pipe Replacement, Water Upgrades [Mostly Federal Funds] -- DEP Awards Susquehanna River Basin Commission $68.2

Air Pollution 83

Air Pollution Natural Gas Conservation Renewable Energy 83

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

In 2018, “the name of the program was changed to Oil and Natural Gas Production to cover potential health impacts from both conventional and unconventional oil and gas production.” These include contamination of surface or groundwater, air pollution or soil degradation. within one-half mile).

Natural Resources 98

Natural Resources Natural Gas Climate Change Air Pollution 98

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

Leib, Pittsburgh -- PA Capital-Star: Environmentalists, Advocates Urge Shapiro To Stay The Course On RGGI Carbon Pollution Reduction Plan -- Scranton Times Editorial: Carbon Pollution Reduction Plan Serves Economy, Environment [RGGI] -- TribLive: Pittsburgh To Get $1.5

Conservation 84

Conservation Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Earth Day 84

Law Columbia

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The cities argued that the regulation would prevent them from imposing restrictions on the circulation of passenger vehicles in relation to their air pollutant emissions. In 2018, the General Court partially upheld the actions, prompting an appeal from the European Court of Justice (ECJ). In Greenpeace v. In RWE and Uniper v.

2022 132

2022 Carbon Dioxide Climate Change Law 132

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

Renewable Electricity Surpassed Coal In 2022 Visit the PA Parks & Forests Foundation’s Events webpage and DCNR’s Calendar of Events for activities happening near you. Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources.

Natural Gas 79

Natural Gas Conservation Fossil Fuels Climate Change 79

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 5, 2022

Wolf Announced PA Received $26.5

Electricity 62

Electricity Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Conservation 62

Law Columbia

JUNE 4, 2024

Historically, some approaches to managing pollution had the effect of causing pollution elsewhere—for example, incinerating trash to reduce landfills caused air pollution. Article 195 absolutely prohibits this kind of practice.

Climate Change 136

Climate Change Ocean Paris Agreement Carbon Dioxide 136

PA Environment Daily

MAY 15, 2024

. -- Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community (BCMAC): Awarded $631,534.22 Awarded $50,000 to organize a three-day educational film festival focused on environmental issues and solutions in the heart of Beaver Falls. Million In Penalties Assessed -- The Energy Age Blog: EQT Corp.

2023 111

2023 Conservation Electricity 2028 111

PA Environment Daily

JULY 28, 2022

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has given us a great opportunity, and I'm proud of the progress that we – along with our partners – have made to prepare Pennsylvania for a future filled with electric vehicles.” million in National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula funds for EV charging infrastructure over the next five years.

Law 52

Law Electricity 2028 Air Pollution 52

PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2023

Educating this dedicated agricultural support industry can have a large impact on water and air quality. A 2018 Penn State study showed that individuals in the state’s mandatory certification program worked on an average of 38.5 The MFC effluent is then diverted into a bio-filter to decrease the organic matter content.

2023 108

2023 Conservation Electricity 2022 108

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2023

For Particulate Air Pollution - Harrisburg, York, Lancaster Region Related Articles This Week: -- Gov. EIA: 'Increasing Electricity Generation From Renewable Sources Contributes To Lower Power Prices' In 2023 [PaEN] -- Bill Setting Decommissioning Rules For Utility-Scale Solar Energy Facilities Passes The Senate [PaEN] -- Sen.

Natural Gas 90

Natural Gas Air Pollution Nuclear Power Regulations 90

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2023

Pipeline companies have been fined over $70 million for environmental and safety violations related to incidents like the 2018 explosion of the brand new Revolution Pipeline in Beaver County and the construction of the Mariner East natural gas liquids pipelines running across the entire state. Read more here. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

Natural Gas 75

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2018 2023 75

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

We emitted about 269 million metric tons of carbon dioxide in 2018 (the latest year for which data are available), with industry, electricity production, and transportation the largest sources. DEP is helping to fund increased use of electric vehicles. Pennsylvania is acting to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants.

Climate Change 57

Climate Change Clean Energy Carbon Dioxide Greenhouse 57

Law Columbia

JANUARY 16, 2019

In 2018, a host of lawsuits wound their way through the courts seeking an answer, including several from localities and states alleging the responsibility of fossil fuel companies. These leaks are only a fraction of the 90,000 barrels spilled in Louisiana in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina. mile radius.

Climate Change 40

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Sea Level 40

Environment Blog

JUNE 25, 2021

Trillion invested in UK occupational pension schemes alone, companies seeking access to investment now provide detailed information about their environmental impact, including data on water use, air pollution, waste, and biodiversity. With more than £1.5

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2013 Air Pollution Regulations 52

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Policy often relies too heavily on applications such as wind, solar, and electric vehicles that can present large life cycle carbon footprints, require supply chains stretching thousands of miles, are costly, and face serious challenges when scaling in regions like Appalachia. Williams, Esq.,

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas Waste Technology Technology 94

PA Environment Daily

JULY 3, 2022

Matzie (D-Beaver) -- WESA: Braddock Residents, Environmentalists Push Back On Air Pollution From Edgar Thomson Steel Works -- Post-Gazette: Proposed U.S. Steel Permit At The Forefront Of Air Quality Hearing In Braddock -- MCall: How Much Pollution Are Tractor-Trailers Causing In Lehigh Valley?

Conservation 48

Conservation Clean Energy Climate Change Air Pollution 48

Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Indoor air (pollution) : coming under OSHA rather than EPA, there are laws in place to ensure that employees work in a clean and safe environment with good ventilation. Indoor air is anything contained with a building. The first and most visible way in which the public is aware of and engaged with environmental law is pollution.

Government 52

Government Law Waste Clean Air Act 52

CEQA Developments

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The Regulation targets emissions from auxiliary engines (which supply electricity for non-propulsive functions while a ship is berthed) and boilers (which power steam-driven pumps to offload crude oil from large tankers). County of Fresno (2018) 6 Cal.5th

Regulations 53

Regulations Technology Technology 2025 53

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 11, 2024

The highest level the Sierra Club’s air quality monitor detected when my oven and two burners were on was 103 ppb, but even at low concentrations, NO2 irritates the upper respiratory tract and lungs, and longtime exposures have been associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and childhood asthma.

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2013 Electricity Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 363

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 28, 2022

6 is still driving up Ohioans’ electricity bills—and undermining the state’s prospects for a clean energy future. 6 went into effect, Ohio ratepayers have paid more than $182 million to subsidize two 67-year-old coal-fired power plants operated by the Ohio Valley Electric Corporation (OVEC). Despite the partial repeal, H.B. Since H.B.

Renewable Energy 351

Renewable Energy Nitrogen Oxides Electricity Clean Energy 351

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 26, 2022

California’s Central Valley consistently experiences the country’s worst air quality, and climate change is poised to make air quality even worse. In a region known for its exceptional agricultural productivity, climate change is quickly amplifying a dangerous type of climate risk in California’s Central Valley: air pollution.

Climate Change 340

Climate Change Ozone Air Pollution Particle Pollution 340

Law Columbia

JULY 6, 2017

These potential intervenors alleged that the additional emissions during the stay period would harm their interest in protecting their residents from the effects of air pollution and climate change. The magistrate judge’s order also set the trial to begin on February 5, 2018.

2017 40

2017 Clean Air Act Climate Change Renewable Energy 40

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2025

Despite the 2018 EHB decision [a settlement with DEPs Oil & Gas Program saying they would not approve more road dumping without developing a formal permit] road dumping is still pervasive on the more rural dirt roads, said Lawson. Click Here for a copy of Dr. Burgos testimony. Read more here. . Read more here.

Natural Gas 127

Natural Gas Waste 2025 2018 127

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 27, 2023

Car companies are quickly shifting their focus to electric vehicles (EVs), and as new EVs replace older gasoline cars, demand for gasoline and diesel will decline, slowly at first and then more quickly. The petroleum era is drawing inevitably to a close. Over the next few decades most of the oil refineries in the United States will close.

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2016 Electricity Technology Technology 235