PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

million In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- Inquirer - Frank Kummer: $35 Million In Delaware River Watershed Conservation Projects Funded -- WHYY: Philly’s FDR Park Gets Federal Grant For Stream And Wetland Restoration -- Bay Journal - Karl Blankenship: What’s Next For The Chesapeake Bay? 15 [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Loyalsock Twp.

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Law and Environment

JANUARY 7, 2022

On January 12 and 13, Foley Hoag attorneys will lead a series of discussions about the significance of New York Climate Action Council’s recently-released draft Scoping Plan to the state’s continuing clean energy transformation. Join us on January 12 and 13 to learn more about New York’s plan for clean energy future.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

On September 26, the Sand County Foundation announced the three finalists for the 2022 Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award. The Heinz Endowments’ sustainability program promotes community health and vitality through sustainable food systems, and as part of this work we are pleased to cosponsor the Leopold Conservation Award.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 2022

Join PA Interfaith Power & Light and the Jewish Earth Alliance for an April 20 webinar on Clean Energy And Energy Independence starting at 7:00 p.m. She will also mention efforts to get clean energy initiatives in the Federal reconciliation bill. Posted: April 7, 2022] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

-- Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1 Of Environmental Professionals Now Accepting Applications For College Scholarship Program [PaEN] -- MCall: Can Dogs Be Used To Combat Spotted Lanternfly?

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 29, 2022

Enter the late-July announcement of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022—our chance to get back on track. How the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will accelerate necessary change. Supporting resilient food and farm systems through climate-focused incentives for conservation practices on farms and technical assistance for farmers.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 10, 2022

-- PA Environmental Council Recognizes DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn With Lifetime Achievement Award [PaEN] -- PA Wilds Launches Initiative To Attract Remote Workers To Region For A Lifestyle Experience [PaEN] -- 3-Part Webinar Series Highlights Importance Of PA's Outdoor Recreation Industry, Starting April 19 [PaEN] -- PA County Conservation Districts (..)

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 23, 2023

With the clean energy transition already under way, the US electricity mix is set to continue changing this year. Solar power is expected to make up about half of all additions of US electric generating capacity in 2023, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). I’ll start off with the good.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2024

Signs Off On Solar Energy Facility -- USDA Funds 31 Local Projects Totaling $5.69

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Wolf: Proposed EPA Vehicle Fuel Economy Standards To Help Pennsylvanians Breathe Easier, Save Money -- New Conservative Energy Network Poll: 84% Support Govt. Thank you to local news media for publishing these stories! Support Local Journalism!

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

These two pieces of legislation have historic amounts of funding available for climate work, clean energy, clean water, dealing with legacy pollution issues, really a lot of money and a lot of opportunity. “So, Since 2022, the federal program has provided over $782.9 million. “ Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 29, 2022

Sponsors Many thanks to conference sponsors, which included the Pennsylvania DEP, Appalachian Region Independent Power Producers Association, Tetra Tech, Solar Landscape, Earth Conservancy, New Jersey Resources Clean Energy Ventures, BEG Group, Pagnotti Enterprises, and Kleinfelder, Inc. Click Here to sign up for your own copy.)

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2022

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee is scheduled to meet January 25 on legislation to redefine water pollution, prohibit the state from owning clean energy credits and other bills. The Senate could also be moving bipartisan Senate Bill 465 to create a new program to pay for on-farm conservation projects.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

1 Webinar: Discussion Of Proposals To Use Part Of PA’s $7 Billion In Federal American Rescue Plan Funding For Conservation. 7 - Streambank Stabilization For Residential Landowners. 7 - Streambank Stabilization For Residential Landowners.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

JANUARY 11, 2024

Farmers from across the country discussed firsthand how the IRA has provided much-needed, long-sought federal funding to bolster farmer-led conservation efforts. Conservation can bolster bottom-lines and support farm productivity while protecting and enhancing natural resources.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 9, 2022

Here are 30 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Thank you for your leadership! -- Sen. Million In Grants; $1.4

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The agreement, which the Union of Concerned Scientists is a party to, is part of an “Uncommon Dialogue” sponsored by Stanford University that aims to both accelerate large-scale solar in the United States while “simultaneously addressing conservation and community opportunities and challenges.” Single projects can be hundreds of megawatts.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Wolf in 2022. Legislation like this was vetoed by Gov. Read more here. -- Expanding Bureaucracy/Cost Of DEP Permit Reviews: Senate Bill 185 (Yaw-R-Lycoming) expanding existing permit review bureaucracy and cost by adding a third-party review of DEP permit applications.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 21, 2024

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) included a major—forthcoming—refresh for one of the biggest policy drivers of the nation’s clean energy transition to date: tax credits subsidizing the deployment of clean electricity resources. These incentives aren’t just historically important.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

On September 21, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced DCNR will produce or purchase 100 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. gigawatt hours -- all from renewable energy sources. gigawatt hours -- all from renewable energy sources. DCNR expects to use 28.7

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Washington Nature

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Dear friends: As we end 2022, I want to express gratitude for your support of The Nature Conservancy in Washington and beyond. Your support sustains and strengthens us as we seek to build an enduring legacy of conserving the lands and waters upon which all life depends. There is much to celebrate.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 19, 2023

After learning more about how little of the water on the planet can be used by humans, and how much of this is wasted, Mrs. Harnish’s class issued a challenge to the rest of the school to increase water conservation.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 17, 2024

12 Webinar On Project Management For Agricultural Conservation [PaEN] -- Appalachian Regional Commission Awards $18.5 Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. 7 DCNR Grants Webinar; More!

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Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Unceded Algonquin Anishinaabe Territories [Ottawa, ON] – Today the Government of Canada released a plan to end new public finance for fossil fuels abroad and instead prioritize clean energy projects. With this new policy, Canada has taken a vital step forward to align its financial flows with its climate ambition.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 22, 2024

On June 21, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation urged Pennsylvania lawmakers to reinvest in the Clean Streams Fund as part of the 2024-25 state budget and encouraged citizens to contact their House and Senate members to support clean water. This program helps farms adopt critical conservation practices.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 1, 2024

Of Energy Awards Funding For Projects Repurposing Existing Energy Facilities, Including 4 In PA Promoting Reuse Of Abandoned Oil & Gas Wells, Mine Pools, Abandoned Mine Lands EPA, National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Award $22.4

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Washington Nature

JULY 3, 2023

The Nature Conservancy in Washington’s involvement in the climate advocacy space has progressively increased since 2016, as climate change has posed an increasing threat to nature and people around the world. 2019 saw passage of the Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA), putting Washington on the path to 100% clean energy.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire December 27 PA Environment Digest 41 New Stories Last Week - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA 1,198 New Stories In 2021 - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA - Is Your Story Being Told? The December 27 PA Environment Digest is now available.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 14, 2022

NewsClip: -- Utility Dive: Exelon, PG&E, PSEG, Other Companies Call On Congress To Pass ‘Ambitious’ Clean Energy Spending Package -- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Guest Essay: Pittsburgh’s Climate Change Achievements Welcome Global Clean Energy Action Forum In September - Green Building Alliance -- Inquirer Guest Essay: Why This Conservative Supports (..)

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2023

Cindy Dunn Cindy Dunn has served in the position of Secretary of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources since the beginning of the Wolf Administration in 2015. Click Here for her bio. PennFuture President and CEO Patrick McDonnell issued this statement in reaction to the nominations-- “Gov.-elect

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Ocean Conservancy

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. The existing offshore oil and gas leasing program expires in 2022, so the Department of the Interior will likely begin to prepare a new program for the years 2022 to 2027. The post Offshore Oil and Gas and the Biden Administration appeared first on Ocean Conservancy.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 8, 2022

Prohibiting Communities From Supporting Cleaner Energy Sources To Address Climate Change: Senate Bill 275 (Yaw-R- Lycoming) which limits the ability of communities to offer new and clean energy sources and energy efficiency programs by locking in the status quo, in particular natural gas [ House Fiscal Note & Summary ].

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2022

A new solar array on the campus of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater in Fayette County will soon harness the power of the sun to offset 100% of electricity used by Fallingwater’s main and guest houses, the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy announced on Earth Day, April 22. completed the installation of the array in February 2022.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2022

Million In Alternative Fuel Transportation Projects To Improve Air Quality & Public Health, Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Post-Gazette Editorial: Sale Of Last Coal-Fired Power Plant In Allegheny County Good Sign For Post-Coal Economy DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council Meets Jan. 24 Manada Conservancy Hosts Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 3, 2022

On October 3, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the department has developed guidance for landowners, developers, planners and local officials who are considering building grid-scale solar installations. 3-7 [PaEN] [Posted: October 3, 2022] PA Environment Digest Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Past partners include, but are not limited to, Grounded Strategies , Riverlife , Tree Pittsburgh , PA Solar Center , Green Building Alliance , City of Pittsburgh , LaQuatra Bonci Associates , Civil & Environmental Consultants , The Breathe Project and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. “I

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Law Columbia

JUNE 8, 2023

The final plan , which was released by the CAC in December 2022, serves as a “framework for how New York will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve net-zero emissions, increase renewable energy use, and ensure all communities equitably benefit in the clean energy transition.”

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