Real Climate

AUGUST 17, 2022

This is an historic effort though it falls short of the broader ‘ Green New Deal ‘ goals that were proposed in 2019, and doesn’t include all of the elements that were in the proposed 2021 reconcilliation package (the American Jobs Plan in “ Build Back Better “) that ultimately floundered.

Paris Agreement 361

Paris Agreement Air Pollution Renewable Energy 2030 361

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 19, 2022

A recent Union of Concerned Scientists analysis found that Minnesota could meet its electricity demands with 100-percent renewable energy by 2035, which would provide significant economic and health benefits. million to support electric vehicles , including charging infrastructure and bus electrification. In 2019, Minnesota Gov.

Clean Energy 258

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Electricity 258

Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

US emissions went down by around 15% between 2007 and 2019, while GDP per person went up around 25%. Another is that the costs of renewable energy and electric vehicles have declined so greatly in the past ten years, making them more or less competitive with their fossil-fuel alternatives.

Carbon Emissions 246

Carbon Emissions Fossil Fuels 2007 Air Pollution 246

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2025

Its a daily litany of spills, polluted water supplies, smell of natural gas in the air, noise, air pollution, explosions, landslides, truck traffic, radioactive waste, gas flares, erosion problems, dust, lights, road dumping waste, abandoned equipment and wells. 30 to Dec. 26 to Nov. 28 to Oct. 31 to Sept.

Air Pollution 109

Air Pollution Waste Natural Gas 2023 109

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Million Settlement Of Air Pollution Violations For 2019 Philadelphia Refinery Explosion, Fire; Public Comments Invited [PaEN] -- Baker Hughes: PA Natural Gas Drilling Rigs Down 2 From Last Week; Down 38% Since Aug. Million Settlement Over 2019 South Philly Refinery Explosion, Fire -- AP: EPA Reaches $4.2

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Law 2019 109

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Billion Hydrogen, Natural Gas Tax Credit, Shapiro Wants To Rewrite The Law To Boost Electricity Production -- Ohio River Valley Institute: Is The Appalachian Hydrogen Hub Coming Apart? Million Settlement Over 2019 South Philly Refinery Explosion, Fire -- AP: EPA Reaches $4.2

Toxic Substances Control Act 109

Toxic Substances Control Act Natural Gas 2019 Air Pollution 109

Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Like many other public-serving institutions throughout society, electricity and gas utilities are facing calls to be more equitable in their operations, planning, and treatment of customers. In 2019 and 2020, I served as a member of a committee involved in the implementation of California’s Assembly Bill 617.

Electricity 295

Electricity Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Renewable Energy 295

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2025

As of 2020, the three largest sources of emissions in Pennsylvania are: -- Electricity Generation (29% of gross emissions) -- Transportation Fuel Consumption (22% of gross emissions) -- Industrial Emissions (19% of gross emissions) Emissions from electricity generation decreased 10.4% from 2019 to 2020 and 44.4%

Climate Change 81

Climate Change 2024 Natural Gas Electricity 81

A Greener Life

JUNE 27, 2022

In March, start-up BasiGo became the first company to launch an electric passenger bus in Kenya. We selected BYD because they are the largest manufacturer of electric buses globally and they are known for battery technology that is state-of-the-art,” BasiGo co-founder and CEO Jit Bhattacharya told China Dialogue. million in funding.

Electricity 97

Electricity Greenhouse 2030 2020 97

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2025

The March 25 e xplosion involved a production storage tank and occurred at 10:25 a.m while the well tender was blowing out the well. DEP arrived on site at 11:30 a.m. Mercer County [PaEN] -- DEP Invites Comments On 401 Water Quality Certification For Rover Pipeline Rover-Bulger Compressor Station, Harmon Creek Meter Station Expansion In Smith Twp.,

Natural Gas 76

Natural Gas Electricity 2026 Air Pollution 76

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 14, 2023

Regardless of where we live, we should all have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits provided by electric vehicles. These benefits range from the reduced cost of operation , the reduced need for maintenance and the improved performance, to the fact that electric vehicles have no tailpipe emissions.

Electricity 236

Electricity 2020 Air Pollution Technology 236

Law Columbia

MAY 28, 2021

This week’s advancements offer two new models for local governments looking to require or promote building electrification: air pollution and land use regulation. Still, the air emissions standard model could be adapted to apply for jurisdictions without building code authority, including for existing buildings.

Air Pollution 59

Air Pollution Regulations Fossil Fuels Natural Gas 59

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 21, 2023

TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- TribLive: DEP Declares TODAY Code Orange Air Quality Alert For Liberty/Clairton, Allegheny County = -- FERC Approves PJM $1.25 Gas Explosions -- WPXI: Major Natural Gas Leak At Ross Twp.,

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Air Pollution Fossil Fuels Politics 108

Earthava

MAY 17, 2021

In the transportation sector, green tech solutions include electric vehicles, such as eco-friendly electric scooters and e-bikes, and vehicle sharing, among others. In the US alone, the transportation sector contributed 29% of greenhouse gas emissions in 2019. Introduces alternative fuel solutions.

Biofuels 95

Biofuels Carbon Emissions Carbon Monoxide Air Pollution 95

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 20, 2023

The ongoing pollution from these power plants is an affront to public health and wildly incompatible with every climate ambition this country —and this world—has. Which means the consequences of these polluters unabashedly continuing to pollute aren’t just severe—they’re compounding.

Clean Air Act 226

Clean Air Act Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions Clean Energy 226

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2025

Mercer County [PaEN] -- DEP Invites Comments On 401 Water Quality Certification For Rover Pipeline Rover-Bulger Compressor Station, Harmon Creek Meter Station Expansion In Smith Twp., Washington County [PaEN] -- DEP Invites Comments On Chapter 105 Permit For A MarkWest Liberty 4.5

Natural Gas 104

Natural Gas 2025 Electricity Recycling 104

Law Columbia

APRIL 18, 2023

Berkeley’s so-called “natural gas ban” was the first local ordinance in the country to effectively require all-electric construction of new buildings. Local governments have structured or are considering structuring all-electric construction policies in a variety of ways, some of which remain untouched by the Ninth Circuit ruling.

Conservation 122

Conservation Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Government 122

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. So after returning home, he launched Dat Bike in 2019. At Rantau Dedap alone, the renewable energy plant improves electricity access for more than 1.2

Clean Energy 103

Clean Energy Renewable Energy Electricity Wind Power 103

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Million Settlement Of Air Pollution Violations For 2019 Philadelphia Refinery Explosion, Fire; Public Comments Invited [PaEN] -- Inquirer - Frank Kummer: EPA Reaches $4.2 Million Settlement Over 2019 South Philly Refinery Explosion, Fire -- AP: EPA Reaches $4.2 Click Here for available online video. -- EPA Files $4.2

2019 81

2019 Waste 2025 Air Pollution 81

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2025

17 Abandoned Conventional Wells Amer Natural Resources LLC - Violations: 7 Wells, Failed to Comply With Plugging Order (63 Months) March 20, 2025 inspections of 7 conventional wells in Allegheny County found them abandoned and not plugged and as a result the owner failed to comply with a DEP order issued on December 12, 2019 to plug the wells.

2025 70

2025 Natural Gas Waste Electricity 70

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2025

Shapiro, Republicans Appear Headed For Energy Showdown -- PUC Launches Review Of Electric Grid Impacts From Data Center Growth, Sets April 24 Hearing [PaEN] -- PA Capital-Star: PA Public Utility Commission Sets Hearing On A.I.

Conservation 53

Conservation Nuclear Power Clean Energy Natural Gas 53

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

3–4 Postponed: PennDOT National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant Applications PennTAP: Apply Now For USDA Rural Energy For America Renewable Energy, Efficiency Improvement Loans, Grants PA Solar Center Webinar: Feb. 28 to Feb. 3 PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - Feb.

Conservation 102

Conservation Recycling 2023 Air Pollution 102

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Million Settlement, Largest Of Its Kind, Over 2019 Philadelphia Refinery Explosion [Includes Copy Of Proposed Settlement] -- WHYY - Sophia Schmidt: EPA Reaches Historic $4.2 Million Settlement Over 2019 South Philly Refinery Explosion, Fire -- AP: EPA Reaches $4.2

Toxic Substances Control Act 80

Toxic Substances Control Act Natural Gas 2019 Waste 80

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

PA DEP Public Notice Dashboards: -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Jan. 28 to Feb. 3 [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - Feb. 4 [PaEN] -- DEP Posts 66 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In Feb. 28 to Feb. 4 [PaEN] -- DEP Posts 66 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In Feb.

Natural Gas 113

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Renewable Energy 113

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Only one plant employing the technology exists in the world and that plant opened in 2019. These negative impacts include increased toxic waste from drilling, water contamination, harmful air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and negative economic impacts such as reduced property values.

Natural Gas 87

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Greenhouse Electricity 87

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

PA DEP Public Notice Dashboards: -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Jan. 28 to Feb. 3 [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - Feb. 4 [PaEN] -- DEP Posts 66 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In Feb. 28 to Feb. 4 [PaEN] -- DEP Posts 66 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In Feb.

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas Waste Regulations Air Pollution 94

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2025

Related Articles This Week: -- Criminal Convictions; Record Penalties, Restitution Of Over $158.3

Natural Gas 59

Natural Gas Electricity 2026 Air Pollution 59

PA Environment Daily

MAY 4, 2023

In November 2019, Gov. Job Loss In PA's 'Natural Gas' Counties Show Misplaced Faith In Economic Benefits Of Oil & Gas [PaEN] Related Articles This Week: -- DEP Environmental Justice: State Dept.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2022 Electricity 98

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.” Steel’s maintenance and electrical issues haven’t just been the stuff of headlines, they have also been the subject of litigation.

Electricity 57

Electricity Pollution Control 2018 Air Pollution 57

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Million Investment In 33 Drinking Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, Nonpoint Source Pollution Reduction Projects In 21 Counties EPA, PennVEST, Aqua Pennsylvania Highlight Importance Of Taking Action Against Lead Water Service Lines At Chester County Event DEP Awards $3.4

Toxic Substances Control Act 91

Toxic Substances Control Act Conservation Natural Gas Natural Resources 91

Law Columbia

JUNE 1, 2022

The plaintiffs claim that the emissions of CO 2 , as well as air pollutants, by the coal-fired power plants violate personal rights to life, bodily integrity, and health and the right to a peaceful life (a variant of personal rights). Kobe Steel Ltd.,

Paris Agreement 143

Paris Agreement Climate Change 2018 Fossil Fuels 143

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2025

Dick Thornburgh [PaEN] -- PUC Launches Review Of Electric Grid Impacts From Data Center Growth, Sets April 24 Hearing [PaEN] -- Pittsburgh Business Times: CMUs Energy Week Tackles Balancing Sustainability Goals With A.I. -- Utility Dive: PJM Fast-Track Interconnection Process Draws 26.6

Nuclear Power 77

Nuclear Power Clean Air Act Natural Gas Natural Resources 77

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2025

Related Articles This Week: -- Criminal Convictions; Record Penalties, Restitution Of Over $158.3 Withdraws Orphan Oil & Gas Well Regulatory Improvement Grant Program To Help Prevent Future Well Abandonments, A Severe Problem In PA [PaEN] -- DEP Invites Comments On Chapter 105 Permit For A MarkWest Liberty 4.5

Natural Gas 50

Natural Gas 2026 Electricity Air Pollution 50

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

MARCH 28, 2025

Related Articles This Week: -- Criminal Convictions; Record Penalties, Restitution Of Over $158.3

Natural Gas 50

Natural Gas Electricity 2026 Air Pollution 50

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2025

Mercer County [PaEN] -- DEP Invites Comments On 401 Water Quality Certification For Rover Pipeline Rover-Bulger Compressor Station, Harmon Creek Meter Station Expansion In Smith Twp., Washington County [PaEN] -- DEP Invites Comments On Chapter 105 Permit For A MarkWest Liberty 4.5

Nitrogen Oxides 53

Nitrogen Oxides Natural Gas 2025 Electricity 53

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

13, 14, 15 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY 11:00: House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee meets to consider House Bill 2075 (Knowles-R- Schuylkill) abrogating DEP’s air pollution control regulations covering heavy-duty trucks [Note: DEP already suspended enforcement of these regulations November 6 - Read more here.];

Nuclear Power 62

Nuclear Power Recycling Fossil Fuels Pollution Control 62