PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

29; No Information Yet On Whether Oil & Gas Development Health Risks Will Be Included Health Department Distributing Free Potassium Iodide Tablets To Pennsylvanians Near State’s Four Active Nuclear Power Plants Sept. 27 Western PA Conservancy Webinar: Benefits Of Water-Thirsty Trees Sept. 30 Manada Conservancy Hosts Sept.

Conservation 52

Conservation Nuclear Power 2009 Waste 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

On March 7, the Independent Fiscal Office issued its latest Pennsylvania Electricity update that reports the electricity grid is dependent on one fuel for 59% of the state’s electricity generation-- natural gas-- followed by nuclear power-- 31.9%, coal-- 5.4% from other sources. Read more here. Energy Information Administration.

Electricity 99

Electricity Natural Gas Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 99

Law Columbia

JUNE 1, 2022

The Supreme Court of Japan may soon weigh in on a growing field of climate litigation in Japan against coal-fired power plants. On May 6, 2022, the Citizens’ Committee on the Kobe Coal-Fired Power Plant filed an appeal to Japan’s Supreme Court in Citizens’ Committee on the Kobe Coal-Fired Power Plant v.

Paris Agreement 143

Paris Agreement Climate Change 2018 Fossil Fuels 143

Circle of Blue

JULY 26, 2022

In France, nuclear power plants have been throttled back because rivers are too warm to cool the equipment. In the same area, the Central Iron County Water Conservancy District is advocating for the $260 million Pine Valley Water Supply project, currently under review for a right-of-way permit by the Bureau of Land Management.

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2022 Nuclear Power Government Cooling 264

Greenbuilding Law

APRIL 17, 2022

The enrolled bill, now a statute known as the Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 , is premised on the idea that “the State has the ingenuity to reduce the threat of global warming and make GHG reductions a part of the State’s future” by, among other things, achieving net zero statewide GHG emissions by 2045. only days from now).

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Greenhouse Law 2025 Electricity 52

Smith Enviorment

JANUARY 22, 2023

It authorizes the Utilities Commission to take “all reasonable steps” to achieve the CO 2 reduction goals and adopt a plan by December 31, 2022 to do so. As a first step, the Utilities Commission required Duke Energy to submit a proposed carbon reduction plan in May 2022. Carbon Reduction Plan. NCUC Order.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 14, 2023

The more recent Winter Storm Elliott which brought another severe and sudden cold snap- along with urgent calls for conservation -to our region during Christmas weekend is the latest example of extreme weather affecting the grid. Natural Gas Is An Intermittent Generator Rep. The penalties sparked at least 10 complaints pending at FERC.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 24, 2022

PJM Interconnection Senior Vice President of Operations Mike Bryson posted a video statement on PJM’s Twitter account saying “unprecedented” cold weather in the PJM region is causing demand for electricity to increase and urging customers to conserve electricity. Conservation actually, really works,” Bryson added. on December 25, 2022.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Electricity Conservation 52

Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

While it decreased the use of such plants some, they are likely to be used significantly more if Germany follows through on its pledge to shutter all of its nuclear plants by the end of 2022. should maintain and expand its fleet of highly-reliable, carbon-free, and 94 percent efficient nuclear power plants.

2021 108

2021 Renewable Energy Electricity Natural Gas 108

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire September 13 PA Environment Digest 26 New Stories - Real Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA PA Parks & Forests Foundation: Celebrate The Legacy Of Maurice K. 13 Hearing [If Needed] On RACT II Air Quality Plan For Keystone Station Coal-Fired Power Plant, Armstrong County Dept.

Nuclear Power 52

Nuclear Power Conservation 2030 Climate Change 52

Circle of Blue

MAY 17, 2022

This week’ s episode of What’s Up With Water covers water-related financial risks and a mandate to conserve water in California. The first three months of 2022 were the driest on record in California, according to the Associated Press. He ordered state officials in March to develop emergency conservation rules.

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2022 Nuclear Power Ocean Conservation 245

Legal Planet

MAY 26, 2022

There is continuing conservative support for climate action. The British government is firmly in the grip of the Conservative Party. And yet, the UK remains firmly committed to climate action, in a way that would be unthinkable for American conservatives. Not so much here, of course, but in the UK. Download as PDF.

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Conservation 2008 Politics Nuclear Power 250

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Of Human Services To Extend Federal Drinking Water, Wastewater Bill Assistance Programs [PaEN] -- WHYY: LIHEAPalooza Teaches Philadelphians How To Lower Utility Bills Friday -- Sustainable Community Network Of SW PA Webinar March 24 - Policy Connection - Environmental Justice.

Conservation 96

Conservation Natural Gas Nuclear Power Air Pollution 96

Circle of Blue

AUGUST 17, 2022

By Mark Olalde and Maya Miller, ProPublica —August 16, 2022. The failures at Homestake are emblematic of the toxic legacy of the American uranium industry, one that has been well-documented from its boom during the Cold War until falling uranium prices and concerns over the dangers of nuclear power decimated the industry in the 1980s.

Waste 246

Waste Regulations Radiation Government 246

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Nuclear Waste Dump To Begin Next Summer In Armstrong County; US Army Corps Details The Plan -- PA Municipal League, Sustainable Pittsburgh Host Sustainable PA Conference In State College Nov. 15 -- PA Resources Council Hosts Nov. 14, Ends Jan. 15 -- PA Resources Council Hosts Nov. 14, Ends Jan. 15 -- PA Resources Council Hosts Nov.

Conservation 100

Conservation Recycling Natural Gas Nuclear Power 100

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Solar Energy Facility Continues In Westmoreland -- Scranton Times: Proposed Newton Township Solar Energy Facilities Rejected -- TribLive: Sewickley Twp Considers Solar Energy Facility Regulations In Westmoreland -- The Guardian: Pennsylvania, 6 Other States Biggest Winners In Landmark Federal Clean Energy Funding -- PublicNewsService.org: York, PA (..)

Conservation 94

Conservation Nuclear Power Electricity 2024 94

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2023

Armstrong County Nuclear Waste Dump -- Celebrate Pennsylvania Native Species Day May 18 [PaEN] -- Warren Times: Audubon Nature Center Tween Trek April 6 -- The Nature Conservancy Receives $4.25 Million In Combined Investments For Appalachians.

Conservation 102

Conservation Natural Gas Waste Nuclear Power 102

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2023

Below are examples of going the WRONG WAY on environmental and energy issues from last week’s articles and NewsClips-- -- The Guardian: One Of The Worst Global Methane Leaks In 2022 Was In PA - Equitrans In Cambria County; Routine Abandonment, Non-Compliance Of Conventional Gas Wells [PaEN] -- Sen.

Nuclear Power 69

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Conservation Air Pollution 69

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2023

The March 27 PA Environment Digest is now available. Penn State Center For Pollinator Research Wants You To Vote In March Madness Bee Of The Year Contest Registration Open!

Nuclear Power 62

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Conservation Waste 62

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2022

17 to 23 PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment Susquehanna River Basin Commission Approves Oil & Gas Development, Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant Water Withdrawal Requests League Of Women Voters, Partners Host Jan. The December 26 PA Environment Digest is now available.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Conservation 2022 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- Feature-- Remembering March 28, 1979 At The Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant - The Accident No One Thought Would Happen -- Like With Natural Gas Infrastructure Today [PaEN] -- AP: Deadly Chocolate Factory Explosion Kills 3, 5 Missing (..)

Natural Gas 68

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Conservation 68

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2023

Greg Vitali Named Majority Chair Of House Environmental Committee; House Appoints Committee Members [PaEN] -- DCNR State Parks Environmental Education Update - Vernal Equinox Edition [PaEN] -- Reminder: Penn State Extension Hosts 4-Part Educator Training Course: Carbon Incentives For Forest Owners Starting March 8 [PaEN] -- Brodhead Chapter Trout Unlimited (..)

Natural Gas 77

Natural Gas Endangered Species Act Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 77

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

While PA Environment Digest’s priority is to highlight positive examples of environmental and energy leadership, 2022 is an election year which demands accountability to voters.

Conservation 40

Conservation Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 40

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

The legislation has strong environmental support as well, including from the Conservation Voters, Sierra Club, PennFuture and PennEnvironment. Mid-Atlantic Regional Director for Vote Solar Elowyn Corby said solar energy can help solve the climate crisis and improve the lifestyle of students and families in school districts.

Renewable Energy 78

Renewable Energy Nuclear Power Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 78

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 4, 2021

Of Conservation Districts: Recognizes Pennsylvania Conservationists With 2021 Awards [PaEN] -- 7 Western PA Students Win National Garden Club Contests, Receive Prizes, College Scholarship [PaEN] -- 5 PA Winners Of National Assn. 26 In NE PA - Apply Now! State Game Lands 211, Dauphin, PA.

Nuclear Power 63

Nuclear Power Recycling 2021 Air Pollution 63

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Of Environmental Educators Highlight Professional Development Opportunities: Dare 2B Tick Aware; Sustainable Agriculture Education & EE -- Pike, Wayne Conservation Districts, Trout Unlimited Chapter Partner On New Stream Keepers Youth Program Oct. Of Agriculture Invests $1.5 4 In York County, Sept. Of Agriculture Invests $1.5

Conservation 93

Conservation Electricity Nuclear Power Natural Gas 93

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

Billion That Owns Nuclear Plants In PA -- Post-Gazette: Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Plant Part Of $3.4 Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) -- TribLive: City Of Pittsburgh To Continue Leasing Natural Gas Fueling Equipment -- AP: Vistra To Buy Energy Harbor For $3.4

Natural Gas 99

Natural Gas Air Pollution Nuclear Power Solar Power 99

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Has Endured A Drought In 2022, Will It Get Worse? 7 Screening Of Hurricane Agnes 50: Life After The Flood; It Happened Before And Flooding Will Be Worse In The Future Due To Climate Change [PaEN] - Health Department Distributing Free Potassium Iodide Tablets To Pennsylvanians Near State’s Four Active Nuclear Power Plants Sept.

Nuclear Power 52

Nuclear Power Climate Change 2022 2020 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2023

Only 25% of the over 40,000 permit applications DEP received in 2022, for example, came in the door complete. The Plan is aimed at concerns many legislators have about speeding up the permit review process and a DEP objective to improve the quality of permit applications submitted to the agency. That’s a big problem,” he said.

Clean Energy 86

Clean Energy Natural Resources Technology Technology 86

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

18 -- Help Wanted: Manada Conservancy Land Protection Director [PaEN] American Rescue Plan Funding -- $11 Billion In Federal American Rescue Plan Funding To PA State Government, Local Governments Has Yet To Be Invested. Click Here to watch live. Read more here.] MONDAY 9:30 a.m.: WITF Smart Talk: Road Salt Hazardous To The Environment?

Nuclear Power 63

Nuclear Power Politics 2019 Government 63

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2024

Allegheny Conservation District Explains] -- WESA: New State Funding Available To Revitalize Sites From Pittsburgh’s Industrial Past -- Temple University Press To Release Cradle Of Conservation - An Environmental History Of Pennsylvania By Allen Dieterich-Ward Sept. Of Environmental Professionals Hosts Aug. 28 To Oct. 28 To Oct.

Conservation 107

Conservation Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 107

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 27, 2024

Of Health Awards $255,000 In WalkWorks Grants To Support 9 Projects In 7 Counties -- WPSU Video: PA’s State Parks & Civilian Conservation Corps Legacy -- Republican Herald: Wild Animals Show Off For Kids At Pottsville Free Public Library -- Altoona Mirror: Smokey Bear Celebrates 80 Years On Aug.

Nuclear Power 104

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Conservation 2024 104

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 9, 2024

16 In Montrose, Susquehanna County [PaEN] -- Temple University Press To Release Cradle Of Conservation - An Environmental History Of Pennsylvania By Allen Dieterich-Ward Sept. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Nuclear Power 82

Nuclear Power Natural Gas 2024 Conservation 82

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne): A bill to “repurpose money from Act 129 [utility energy efficiency programs] of 2008, which expanded the Public Utility Commission’s oversight responsibilities, to redirect unused dollars for energy efficiency and conservation programs.” -- Rep. from other sources. Read more here.

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas Electricity Regulations 2028 94

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2024

8 On Hydrogen Hubs, Data Centers, Food Processing Residuals, PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Regulation [PaEN] -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: Nuclear Energy Growing, But Power Demand Still A Problem -- Inquirer Guest Essay: Nuclear Power At Three Mile Island Plant Is No Climate Solution, Why Would Anyone Tempt Fate? -

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Conservation Nuclear Power Natural Gas Waste 100

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 18, 2024

16 Take Five Fridays With Pam Double Feature, PA Parks & Forests Foundation [PaEN] -- PA Parks & Forests Foundation Names Kathryn Giblin First Volunteer Coordinator [PaEN] -- PA Wilds Center PA Wilds Conservation Shop In Marienville, Forest County To Host Community Appreciation Day, Ribbon Cutting On Aug. 10; Training Oct. 30 -- Dept.

Conservation 92

Conservation Natural Gas Nuclear Power Clean Energy 92

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2023

In the 2022-23 fiscal year, DEP has conducted more than 71,000 inspections, taken final action on more than 27,000 permit applications and authorizations, and responded to 173 environmental emergencies so far. Our prior investments into electronic permit submission and additional tools for inspectors continue to pay dividends.

Climate Change 85

Climate Change 2004 2023 Natural Gas 85