PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2023

On May 18, the Natural Resources Defense Council released a new report illustrating how the PJM Interconnection plans to speed up the queue for new generation projects will likely be insufficient for states committed to renewable portfolio standard requirements. Read more here.]

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 28, 2023

PJM said in July 95% of the 260,000 MW of electricity projects in its project queue are renewable energy generation, battery storage or a hybrid of both. The Natural Resources Defense Council issued a report in May outlining how the slow PJM Interconnection project queue process threatens the development of renewable energy in the PJM region.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Pennsylvania voters broadly favor the clean energy industry and express concerns about air and water pollution. 16 In-Person Program In Waynesburg, Greene County On Protecting Public Health, Resources From Shale Gas Development [PaEN] -- Sen. Million In Base Grant In 2023] -- Senate Passes Sen. 28 to Oct.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 27, 2023

The departments of Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources and Environmental Protection would participate in the new program to provide veterans with apprenticeship training and the opportunity to enter the workforce in the sustainability sector. billion annually in economic activity.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Wolf: 2021 Climate Impacts Report Projects Pennsylvania Will Be 5.9°

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 14, 2023

On August 14, the PA Association of Environmental Professionals announce winners of its 2023 student scholarships-- Elizabeth Bruner and Alysha Ulrich and the first winner of the new Zulene Mayfield Scholarship-- Grace Hassing. Grace Hassing Grace is beginning her Senior year at Pennsylvania State University. With a 3.86

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

On November 29, PennFuture, Clean Air Council , Sierra Club , and Environmental Defense Fund filed an appeal of the Commonwealth Court’s November 1, 2023 ruling that blocked Pennsylvania’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a multistate carbon emissions reduction program.

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Washington Nature

DECEMBER 5, 2023

We are thrilled to share stories from our climate work that highlight progress and learnings from 2023. This is a direct result of excessive greenhouse gas emissions, including carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4), and the exploitation of natural resources for capitalistic gain.

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The Energy Law Blog

AUGUST 4, 2023

Produced water can also contain certain critical minerals that can be used for the development of clean energy technologies. [1] 08-22-00037-CV, 2023 WL 4846861 (Tex. El Paso July 28, 2023, no pet. 1] Thus, conflicts arose between surface owners and mineral owners over the ownership of produced water.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Department of Agriculture announced the availability of $65 million through two funding opportunities for new tools, approaches, practices and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands through the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. 7 [PaEN] [Posted: September 14, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 4, 2024

Railways and natural resources were diverted away from Allensworth to white-owned interests and farm holdings. But maybe the most famous sabotage occurred in March of 2023, after heavy rains flooded Dear Creek and someone artificially diverted the water flow toward Allensworth to protect industrial farmland operations elsewhere.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

28 Webinar On Protecting Your Health And Property From Damage Caused By Coal Mining [PaEN] -- PA Environmental Defense Foundation Files Court Motion To Prevent Unconstitutional Spending Of DCNR Oil & Gas Revenues For Nonconservation Purposes [PaEN] -- Reminder: Philadelphia Solar Energy Assn.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

19 Webinar On Environmental Justice & Building A Clean Energy Economy [PaEN] -- DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council Meets Sept. 19 Webinar On Environmental Justice & Building A Clean Energy Economy [PaEN] -- DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council Meets Sept.

Natural Gas 79

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 29, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Natural Resources 88

Natural Resources Conservation Recycling Air Pollution 88

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 9, 2023

On August 9, The Nature Conservancy-PA announced it has closed on the purchase of five acres in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, and transferred the parcel to the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources.

Conservation 62

Conservation Natural Resources Clean Energy Climate Change 62

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 25, 2023

On October 25, the Natural Resources Defense Council released a new report that found adoption of the Advanced Clean Trucks standard for medium and heavy duty trucks in Pennsylvania can avoid 140 premature deaths and create 3,524 new jobs. If adopted in Pennsylvania, benefits would include: -- $1.8

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

17 Hearing On PA One Call Underground Utility Notification Program Reauthorization; Almost All Conventional Gas/Oil Pipelines Specifically Excluded [PaEN] -- PUC Publishes Final Public Utility Owned Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Standards In Sept.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Shapiro, DEP To Stop Toxic Facilities Targeting PA.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 4, 2024

16 In-Person Program In Waynesburg, Greene County On Protecting Public Health, Resources From Shale Gas Development [PaEN] -- Sen. Million In Base Grant In 2023] -- Senate Passes Sen. Million In Base Grant In 2023] -- Senate Passes Sen. Related Articles This Week: -- DEP Begins Accepting Grant Applications Oct.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2023

“Bechtel’s decision to cancel this dangerous plant is a crucial win for the health, welfare and safety of the residents of Renovo, who have been peddled lies about this project's purported benefits and illegally cut out of the permitting process,” said Joseph Otis Minott, Executive Director and Chief Counsel of Clean Air Council.

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Natural Gas Air Pollution Fossil Fuels Solar Power 81

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 21, 2023

Million Investment In 54 Electric Vehicle Charging Projects In 35 Counties Funded By The Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law University Of Pittsburgh, Vesper Energy Cut Ribbon On New 20-Megawatt Solar Energy Facility Near Pittsburgh Airport PA Assn. Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: August 21, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 29, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

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NRDC

MAY 19, 2023

Following an expensive 2022-23 auction, this year’s results showed sufficient power capacity, low risk of reliability challenges, and lower costs going into the 2023-24 year. Solutions should increase available capacity, lower costs, and enable more clean energy to come online.

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Natural Resources Renewable Energy Clean Energy 2023 45

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2023

Million Gallons/Day Environmental Defense Fund, Clean Air Council, Environmental Health Project Sponsor Ad Campaign To Finalize Strong EPA Oil & Gas Methane Emission Limits To Protect PA's Health & Climate Shell Petrochemical Plant Had 3-Hour Emergency Flaring Event To Burn Off Flammable Gases In Beaver County Allegheny County Health Dept.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 27, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Conservation 73

Conservation Natural Gas 2024 Fossil Fuels 73

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 17, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Recycling 83

Recycling Conservation Waste 2016 83

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Already, utility scale wind and solar electricity is cheaper to generate, and now is a critical time for Pennsylvania to invest in clean energy jobs. Shapiro Noncommittal On Greenhouse Gas Strategy As Climate Task Force Finishes Work [Posted: September 30, 2023] PA Environment Digest NewsClip: -- AP: Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. 22, 23, 24 PA Assn. 28 To Oct. 6 DCNR To Host Aug.

Nuclear Power 77

Nuclear Power Conservation Fossil Fuels 2014 77

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

21 Webinar On DEP's Federally-Funded Oil & Gas Well Plugging Program [PaEN] -- Energy Future PA Names Former Rep. 23; Transportation- Feb. 28 Webinar On Protecting Your Health And Property From Damage Caused By Coal Mining [PaEN] -- Sen.

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Conservation Natural Gas Clean Energy Air Pollution 77

E2 Law Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Presenters will discuss the state of the renewable energy market as we approach year-end, plus trends and what to expect in 2023.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2024

DEP’s Oil & Gas Compliance Database shows D & B Gas Prod LLC had no violations in 2019, 2020 and 2021, one minor violation in 2022, no violations in 2023 and one violation prior to these in 2024. No wells were listed as abandoned before this action. In March, DEP issued violations to Medina Res Dev Co. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 19, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. 10; Training Oct. 10; Training Oct.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 5, 2023

As DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn said recently, “People can choose where they want to live, and they can pick somewhere where they can raise their kids and go out on a trail and where they have quality of life and an authentic experience where the water's clean and safe, where food is local. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 2024

Casey Cosponsors Bill To Find, Clean Up Abandoned Oil & Gas Wells, Improve Detection, Plugging Tech [PaEN] -- PUC Seeks To Accelerate Removal, Replacement Of Older Plastic Pipe In Natural Gas Distribution Systems [PaEN] -- PJM Electricity Auction Price 9 Times Higher Than Previous Auction-- $269.92/MW-Day Luzerne County. (

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. 22 In Washington County U.S. 22 In Washington County U.S.

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