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The contamination in the region is from World War II-era processing of uranium by Mallinckrodt Chemical Company upstream, and later by the improper storage of nuclear waste at the airport (a decision made by the Department of Energy). Louis County and about 17 miles from Jana Elementary in Florissant.
4 Number of Category 5 storms experienced so far in 2023, Yale Climate Connections reports. Madagascar Mine : After the release of mining waste into Madagascar’s Mandromondromotra River killed thousands of fish, residents demand accountability and reparations, Mongabay reports.
The post Montrose Environmental Group Announces Second Acquisition in 2023 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. Over the past year, Montrose has grown its portfolio with the acquisition of Frontier Analytical Laboratories, HUCO Consulting, Inc., AirKinetics, Inc., and Environmental Standards, Inc.
However, in 2023, the Scrubgrass Creek Watershed Association and PennFuture appealed the original agreement , leading to this weeks settlement. The size of the toxic ash pile at the Scrubgrass cryptomining facility had turned waste coal into an even riskier form of pollution, said Patrick McDonnell, President and CEO of PennFuture.
The post The Stream, March 1, 2023: Okefenokee Swamp, Among World’s Largest Freshwater Wetlands, Threatened by Proposed Mine appeared first on Circle of Blue. Some have pointed out that the agricultural sector has used water inefficiently and wastefully.
Less than 10 percent of the world’s plastic waste is recycled. In a welcome reprieve from news coming out of the Supreme Court , here’s an uplifting story from the Golden State: On Thursday, Governor Newsom signed SB 54, a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at significantly reducing single-use waste.
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An investigation by the non-profit news site CalMatters found that California send a large portion of its hazardous waste to facilities in other states that have weaker environmental rules. The investigation found that since 2010, nearly half of the hazardous waste generated in California was shipped out of state.
The latest challenge runs through September and asks Frontons to dedicate at least one hour to cleaning up their local community to mark World Cleanup Day , which takes place on 16 September 2023. Over 71 million volunteers have collected 325 tons of waste since the first official event in 2018, with numbers growing each year.
In Arizona, newly elected leaders wasted no time in tackling the state’s urgent water problems. The post What’s Up With Water – January 17, 2023 appeared first on Circle of Blue. This will hurt irrigation, power generation, and flood protection. not far behind. This is Eileen Wray-McCann – thanks for being here.
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For DEP, the Agenda includes a proposed regulation establishing an annual permit fee for shale gas wells [ Read more here ] and updated waste management regulations covering conventional oil and gas operations [ Read more here ]. Lancaster County. ( Westmoreland County.
On June 7, the Better Path Coalition reported the Department of Environmental Protection has removed the co-product category from its waste disposal reporting database for conventional oil and gas well owners, according to documents the Coalition received in response to a Right-To-Know request. have gotten easier.
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Resource Links: -- 2023 Conference: Videos Now Available From PA League Of Women Voters, University Of Pittsburgh School Of Public Health 2023 Shale Gas & Public Health Conference; Dept. Recordings from the conference will also be made available on our website: LWVPA Straight Scoop on Shale.
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Shell Petrochemical Plant Penalties In May 2023, the Shell Petrochemical Plant served by the pipeline signed a consent order that included over $17 million in penalties to resolve air pollution violations-- over $12.6 A similar lawsuit preceded the May 2023 penalty settlement. Read more here. Decrease To 31.2% Decrease To 31.2%
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in civil penalties for air quality violations occurring after the May 24, 2023 consent order. b of the May 24, 2023 order [ page 25 ], Shell agreed to the assessment of civil penalties for future violations of 12-month air emission limitations occurring after April 2023 and before January 2024. on June 20, 2023 -- $1,046,766.94
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On the agenda for DEP’s Oil and Gas Technical Advisory Board June 13 meeting is a discussion of a variety of topics, including-- -- Potential For Wastewater Migration From Underground Injection Disposal Wells -- Financial Assurance Strategies To Address Future Well Abandonment -- Orphan & Abandoned Well Topics-- -- Implications Of Changing Definitions (..)
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“We are grateful for our volunteers and partners across the state whose dedication, commitment and exceptional contributions helped advance our mission and strengthen community improvement efforts statewide in 2023”, said Shannon Reiter, President of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. Each one is deserving of recognition.”
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has agreed to a consent order that includes several actions to ensure compliance with federal and state hazardous waste safeguards at the company’s waste facility in Yukon, Westmoreland County, the U.S. RCRA is the principal federal hazardous waste storage and disposal statute. On April 29, Max Environmental Technologies, Inc.
On top of cost, there are a number of obstacles to the plan: “It would flood the northern Gulf of California with waste brine, threatening one of Mexico’s most productive fisheries,” while carving a “freeway-sized corridor through a U.S. national monument and UNESCO site, established to protect a fragile desert ecosystem.”
Information provided by the Department of Environmental Protection in response to a Right To Know request shows DEP took enforcement action against 14 conventional oil and gas well operators that resulted in collecting $422,365 in penalties and bond forfeitures in 2023. Read more here. Read more here (2017-2021). Read more here (2022).
On November 27, the PA Resources Council announced the winners of the 2023 Gene Capaldi Lens On Litter Photo Contest from the enthusiastic submissions from all across Pennsylvania. Click Here to see all the 2023 winning photos. Click Here to see all the 2023 winning photos. Posted: November 27, 2023] PA Environment Digest
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It prevents hazardous waste from entering our rivers and ground soil, and it also helps keep our dedicated workforce safe by eliminating exposure to hazards during our routine pick-ups at the curb. Appropriate recycling of these items provides many benefits. Advance registration is required for all collection events.
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DEP said in its inspection reports the well abandonment violates an August 3, 2023 consent order and agreement with Diversified. DEP noted the well abandonments violate an August 3, 2023 consent order and agreement between Diversified Production LLC and DEP. Inactive status expired in May 2023. Read more here. Violations issued.
violated the state Solid Waste Management Act during a demolition of two smokestacks at the former Cheswick Generating Station in Springdale Borough on June 2, 2023. The remaining $17,500 will go to the Commonwealth’s Solid Waste Abatement Fund. “As and Grant Mackay Company, Inc.
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Expect Much Less Community Support In June, the Ind ependent Fiscal Office issued a report on the latest projections of revenue from the Act 13 Shale Gas Drilling Impact Fee showing a drop in calendar 2023 revenue to $179.1 In 2023, DEP received just over 663 shale gas permit applications. Read more here.
The notice said to contact the DEP Northwest Regional Waste Management Program-- Christina Wilhelm-- at: ra-epnwrowasteprog@pa.gov. ( Tamaqua Transfer & Recycling Station: DEP invites comments on a renewal of a waste permit for the facility located in Walker Twp., Read more here. Schuylkill County. Allegheny County. (
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