PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2023

Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: April 24, 2023] PA Environment Digest PA Environment Daily Blog : Update on PA environmental issues. Click Here for a Calendar of Upcoming Events. Click Here to search back issues of the Digest.

Earth Day 66

Earth Day Natural Gas Conservation Climate Change 66

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.

Conservation 96

Conservation Electricity Earth Day 2024 96

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 27, 2023

These grants are made possible through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources through a Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) grant administered by the Bureau of Recreation and Conservation, and through funding from the Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds.

Conservation 59

Conservation 2003 Earth Day Natural Resources 59

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

17: Imhotep Institute Charter High School STEM Program -- Williamsport Sun - Bill Bower: Reflections In Nature - A Look Into The Making Of Maple Syrup -- Save Pennsylvania’s Forests Feb. Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. Posted: February 19, 2023] PA Environment Digest

Clean Energy 79

Clean Energy Natural Gas Earth Day Conservation 79

PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2024

The annual event brought together individuals, businesses, and organizations from across the state, including Cindy Adams Dunn, Secretary of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. This includes a notable trip to Ricketts Glen State Park in 2023.

2024 95

2024 Conservation Natural Resources Recycling 95

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

On April 21, 2023 an Earth Day Project took place where Friends of Flight 93 volunteers, DEP and OSMRE staff planted 1,500 native tree seedlings as well as 625 shrubs and roughly 2,500 wildflower plugs. I can’t think of a better tribute to the heroes and families of Flight 93 than what has developed at this memorial.”

2001 103

2001 2004 Carbon Dioxide Climate Change 103

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 23, 2023

StreamWatch Volunteer Training May 20 In Monroe County [PaEN] -- CBF: Proposed Settlement Of Lawsuit Against EPA For Failing To Hold Pennsylvania Accountable For Meeting Chesapeake Bay Water Pollution Reduction Goals Focuses On Actions In 7 PA Counties [PaEN] -- New State Health Plan Identifies Health Issues Related To Natural Resource Extraction, (..)

Conservation 99

Conservation Earth Day Natural Gas Climate Change 99

Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Allegations of extensive sexual abuse at Kenyan offsetting project used by Shell and Netflix The Guardian PaulaR Wed, 11/08/2023 - 14:22 Tuesday, November 7, 2023 Read more Patrick Greenfield NGOs report allegations of abuse and harassment at Kasigau Corridor conservation project in southern Kenya over 12 years The age of extinction is supported by (..)

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2020 52

Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Shell angers climate activists with plan for $23bn shareholder payout The Guardian PaulaR Mon, 11/06/2023 - 13:49 Tuesday, May 2, 2023 Read more Jillian Ambrose Shell has angered climate campaigners with plans to pay shareholders at least $23bn in rewards this year, despite falling profits, as it prepares to cut hundreds of jobs from the oil company’s (..)

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2020 52

Corp Watch

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Shell called out for promoting fossil fuels to youth via Fortnite game The Guardian PaulaR Fri, 10/13/2023 - 14:44 Friday, October 6, 2023 Read more Richard Luscombe Climate activists condemn oil giant for paying influencers to showcase marketing game from new gasoline campaign Supported by Corporation Shell Plc (Royal Dutch Shell) Image Image Products (..)

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2020 52

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 5, 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.

Earth Day 108

Earth Day Natural Gas Electricity Fossil Fuels 108

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Cuyahoga fire, along with a major oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara that same year, galvanized national attention and led to the first Earth Day, a slew of new air and water protection laws, and the creation of new federal departments to administer them, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Clean Water Act 325

Clean Water Act Carbon Dioxide Clean Air Act Climate Change 325

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 30, 2023

Passes Ban On Single-Use Plastic Bags; 16th Municipality In PA To Pass A Ban -- TribLive: Aspinwall Cleans Up Through ‘Green Streets’ Program -- TribLive: Leechburg Recycling Center Volunteers Carry Heavy Burden -- Beaver County Times: Earth Day Celebrated At Sisters Of St.

Conservation 84

Conservation Earth Day Natural Gas Recycling 84

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 30, 2023

Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. Posted: April 30, 2023] PA Environment Digest Visit the PA Environment Digest Calendar Of Events for more opportunities.

Earth Day 78

Earth Day Natural Gas Conservation Electricity 78

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 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 Gas 82

Natural Gas Earth Day 2024 Technology 82

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 23, 2023

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Earth Day 63

Earth Day Natural Gas Climate Change Air Pollution 63

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The PA Environment Digest included 4,258 new stories in 2023 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! 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

Conservation 107

Conservation 2023 Natural Gas Waste 107

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2023

By Kent Jackson This blog post first appeared in the Scranton Times on March 29, 2023 -- Rachel Carson was born May 27, 1907 and went to college and lived in Springdale, Allegheny County. The building housing the departments of Environmental Protection and Conservation and Natural Resources in Harrisburg is named in her honor.

Endangered Species Act 96

Endangered Species Act Earth Day Environmental Protection Conservation 96

ESA

APRIL 25, 2022

White House Announces First National Nature Assessment. In an executive order made in honor of Earth Day, the White House announced the creation of a U.S. National Nature Assessment. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee : The Senate will hold a confirmation hearing for President Biden’s nominee to be the U.S.

2022 98

2022 Climate Change Ocean Regulations 98

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 17, 2022

Wolf To Boost Conservation Investments - There Has Never Been A Better Time [PaEN] -- Two-Thirds Of Pennsylvanians Support Increased Funding For PA State Parks, Forests - Take Action [PaEN] -- PA Capital-Star: New Poll: Pennsylvanians Support Funding Hike For Parks, Forests -- DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council Hosts April 27 (..)

Conservation 63

Conservation Earth Day Clean Energy Electricity 63

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 17, 2023

The debate over benefits and drawbacks won’t end soon, especially as a new state bill aims to lift a moratorium on additional leases in forests managed by the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Note: During the 2023 Senate budget hearing Acting Secretary Dunn said in response to Sen.

Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas 2008 Natural Resources 2010 92

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

14 -- Save Pennsylvania’s Forests Feb. 22 Webinar: Get To Know Your Forest - Pinchot State Forest.

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas Politics Clean Energy Earth Day 106

ESA

MAY 9, 2022

The White House has also published a blog and a fact sheet about the three initiatives and their importance to our efforts to better understand, account for, and find solutions in nature. You can access these at the links below: Video: Knowledge in Nature: How Nature Can Help Grow a Better Future Roundtable. 7580 & S.

2022 52

2022 Ozone Conservation Natural Resources 52

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 8, 2022

Shale Gas, LNG Firms Meet European Counties Over Supply Crisis [“We need to build LNG facilities in the Northeast,” Pioneer Natural Resources] -- Reuters: U.S. Trading Industry Sees Natural Gas Price Spikes, Volatility As An Opportunity -- Reuters: Asset Owners Managing $10.4

Earth Day 63

Earth Day Natural Gas Clean Energy Fossil Fuels 63

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 13, 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. TW In 2023; Led By Solar, Storage - DOE Lab -- Dept.

Waste 94

Waste Natural Gas Earth Day Recycling 94

Circle of Blue

APRIL 18, 2023

April 18, 2023 Fresh is a biweekly newsletter from Circle of Blue that unpacks the biggest international, state, and local policy news stories facing the Great Lakes region today. The post Fresh, April 18, 2023: Minnesota Lawmakers Debate Future of State’s Environmental Funding appeared first on Circle of Blue. Find all the work here.

2023 258

2023 2025 Natural Resources Earth Day 258

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 13, 2022

Senate returns to session April 13, May 23, 24, 25 -- Committee Schedule House returns to session April 13, 25, 26, 27 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- WeConservePA Urges General Assembly, Gov. 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. -- TODAY 9:30 a.m.

Natural Gas 63

Natural Gas Clean Water Act Earth Day Politics 63