PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Million Fine Is Latest Entry In Clairton Coke ‘Coal’ Plant’s Air Pollution History -- LancasterOnline: DEP Likely To Levy Fines Against Fulton Twp. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Room 8E-A East Wing.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 22, 2024

Professor Ward is the author of the forthcoming book Cradle of Conservation - An Environmental History of Pennsylvania due out in September. From the origins of “Penn’s Woods” to the controversial practice of fracking, Cradle of Conservation provides the first comprehensive study of Pennsylvania’s environmental history.

Air Pollution 84

Air Pollution Conservation Natural Gas Waste 84

Ocean Conservancy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As another year comes to a close, I am reflecting on the incredible progress Ocean Conservancy has made in 2023 towards a healthy, resilient ocean future. For better or worse, this is the nature of ocean conservation work—sometimes we hit roadblocks, but it’s a reminder of why this work is so critically important.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Before being cut, real Christmas trees absorb air pollutants and sequester carbon dioxide and emit fresh oxygen. Important to water quality, the trees stabilize soil and reduce erosion, reducing polluted runoff by filtering and absorbing pollutants that would otherwise flow into local rivers and streams.

Recycling 103

Recycling Biodegradable Carbon Dioxide Air Pollution 103

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Million Federal Grant To Launch Green Pathways Workforce Initiative In Southwest PA Clean Air Advocates File Lawsuit Against EPA To Reduce Hazardous Air Pollutants From Steel Industry Coke [Coal] Oven Plants DEP Sets Oct. 11, 2001 - DEP Responds To A National Tragedy Sen. Of Interior Approves $76.4 31 to Sept.

Conservation 98

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 29, 2024

18-20 In WV Registration Open For Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council Level 1 Certification Training Beginning July 30 Join Master Watershed Stewards In Lancaster County For June 13 Waterways On Wheels Bike Tour A Dozen Nonprofit, Agency, Municipal Environmental Experts Team Up To Tackle Stormwater Runoff In The Lake Erie Watershed Dept. /DEP

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Conservation Electricity Earth Day 2024 98

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 15, 2024

Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: April 15, 2024] PA Environment Digest Million Civil Penalty To Equitrans For Violations Related To The Uncontrolled Venting Of 1.1 Million Civil Penalty To Equitrans For Violations Related To The Uncontrolled Venting Of 1.1 PA Environment Daily Blog : Update on PA environmental issues.

Waste 94

Waste Recycling Air Pollution 2024 94

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2023

Steel Reaches Tentative Settlement Over Air Pollution Following 2018 Fire At Clairton Coke (Coal) Works Plant [No Specifics Yet] -- WHYY: Philly Officials Say Water Is Safe After Bucks County Chemical Spill, How Do We Know That? Million To Support 22 Environmental Restoration Projects In Southwestern PA [ Jan.

Natural Gas 105

Natural Gas Earth Day Air Pollution Conservation 105

PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 2576 ) 2024 Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 118 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. Susquehanna County. ( Montour County. If requested, a hearing will be held on June 14. ( Tioga County. ( Butler County. ( Bradford County. (

Natural Gas 112

Natural Gas Air Pollution Recycling 2024 112

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Comments due March 8. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 3 PA Bulletin inviting comments on proposed 2024 Ozone Season Nitrogen Oxide Emission Limits for Nonelectric Generating Units. Contact Laura Chambers at lchambers@pa.gov or 717-772-5158. Deadline March 29.

Nitrogen Oxides 100

Nitrogen Oxides Environmental Protection Ozone Regulations 100

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 13, 2024

On June 10, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society in collaboration with Aqua Pennsylvania , and local conservation districts, are joining forces to announce the 2024 grant recipients of their vital tree planting grant program, “ Trees for Watersheds.” NewsClip: -- Bucks County Herald: Heritage Conservancy, Warrenton Twp.

Conservation 80

Conservation 2005 Air Pollution 2024 80

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire December 25 PA Environment Digest 68 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Dec.

Conservation 96

Conservation Electricity 2010 2012 96

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2024

DEP’s inspection report [Dryburgh 2 - example] requested the owner-- again-- to submit a written report by June 1, 2024 on how the wells will be brought into compliance. DEP issued violations for abandonment, venting and failure to submit annual production, waste generation and mechanical integrity reports on March 7, 2024.

2024 113

2024 Waste 2014 Recycling 113

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 8, 2024

On June 5, 2024, DEP inspected four conventional wells-- Jane McGill 1, McBride 3, 4 & 5-- in North Fayette Township, Allegheny County owned by Frank D. DEP’s inspection report says the owner was making another attempt to plug the well during the inspection and the owner will notify DEP when this attempt is complete.

2024 106

2024 Natural Gas Recycling Waste 106

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 10, 2024

Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: June 10, 2024] PA Environment Digest Million In Federal Funding To Support Abandoned Mine Reclamation US Dept. Of The Interior Awards $28.67 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.

Waste 80

Waste Recycling Conservation 2024 80

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. PA Environment Digest Will Be CLOSED Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5 November 4-- Cecil Township, Washington County Hearing/Meeting On Ordinance To Increase Setbacks From Shale Gas Wells. 3599 Millers Run Road, Cecil, PA. 26 to Nov.

Clean Air Act 81

Clean Air Act Natural Gas Pollution Control Air Pollution 81

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire November 20 PA Environment Digest 75 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic Shapiro Administration Now Accepting Nominations For 2024 Governor's Award For Environmental Excellence State Dept.

Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas Recycling 2023 Conservation 92

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 29, 2024

Files Petition To Designate Parts Of Donegal Township Unsuitable For Coal Mining In Westmoreland County National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Now Accepting Applications For Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund Grants; Webinar Jan. 28 Hearing On Air Quality Permit For Homer City Generation Station In Indiana County National Assn.

Natural Resources 98

Natural Resources Conservation Recycling Air Pollution 98

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Million Investment In 33 Drinking Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, Nonpoint Source Pollution Reduction Projects In 21 Counties EPA, PennVEST, Aqua Pennsylvania Highlight Importance Of Taking Action Against Lead Water Service Lines At Chester County Event DEP Awards $3.4

Toxic Substances Control Act 91

Toxic Substances Control Act Conservation Natural Gas Natural Resources 91

PA Environment Daily

JULY 28, 2024

2024 Delaware River Watershed Forum Sept. 26-27 In Bethlehem; Delaware Conservation Fund Symposium Sept. 2024 Delaware River Watershed Forum Sept. 26-27 In Bethlehem; Delaware Conservation Fund Symposium Sept. 2024 Delaware River Watershed Forum Sept. 26-27 In Bethlehem; Delaware Conservation Fund Symposium Sept.

Recycling 75

Recycling Conservation 2024 Law 75

PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2024

He retired in January 2024. Acid Mine Drainage remains Pennsylvania's largest source of water pollution, impairing more than 5,500 miles of streams. His fourth conference is scheduled for Friday, April 19, 2024. During her career, she supported students who were frequently affected by asthma, which was worsened by air pollution.

Climate Change 120

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 2006 120

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2024

Both faculty and student researchers at Penn State Altoona will partner with Shell Pipeline Company LP to study the effects of pipeline right-of-way vegetation management on flora and fauna, with a goal of maintaining habitats and biodiversity through strategic conservation practices.

Recycling 105

Recycling Biofuels Air Pollution Carbon Emissions 105

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 14, 2024

Background CNX reported on air monitoring from two monitors at each site-- one upwind and one downwind-- for a limited number of parameters-- Particulate Matter 2.5 No information from CNX correlated well development, waste handling, spills or unanticipated air pollution releases or other activities at any of the well pads or other sites.

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Air Pollution Fossil Fuels Regulations 108

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

2023 Watershed Forestry Summit In Altoona [PaEN] -- Inquirer: These Philly High School Kids Are Trying To Clean The Schuylkill River - With Mussels -- Western PA Conservancy Hosts April 18 Webinar On Helping Elk Creek Thrive In Erie County [PaEN] -- PA Society For Ornithology Third Annual Breeding Bird Blitz For Conservation June 9-19, Sign Up Now!

Natural Gas 79

Natural Gas Conservation Fossil Fuels Climate Change 79

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

For Natural Gas Explosion Destroying Home/Business In Greene County Clean Air Council, FracTracker Alliance Sept. For Natural Gas Explosion Destroying Home/Business In Greene County Clean Air Council, FracTracker Alliance Sept. 28 DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council Meets Sept. Lehigh County Register Now!

Natural Gas 90

Natural Gas Electricity Conservation Air Pollution 90

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

“So, under the IIJA, when it's all said and done, DEP will receive upwards and probably more than $400 million to plug orphan and abandoned wells that are currently leaking methane and hazardous air pollutants into the implement. So far in 2024, we're up to 34 wells plugged, 24 of those from the IIJA funding. million. “

Clean Energy 79

Clean Energy Air Pollution Greenhouse Electricity 79

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2024

Help Wanted -- Shapiro Administration Celebrates 2024 DCNR Ranger Trainee Graduates At Little Buffalo State Park -- Help Wanted: Upstream Pittsburgh Water Equity Director -- Adult Mentors Needed! 1-31 Grants -- EPA Awards $55.7 1-31 Grants -- EPA Awards $55.7 1-31 Grants -- EPA Awards $55.7 1-31 Grants -- EPA Awards $55.7 to 5:00 p.m.

Nuclear Power 77

Nuclear Power 2024 Clean Energy Renewable Energy 77

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

GT Thompson, Chair of the US House Agriculture Committee; Members Of The PA In The Balance Farm Conservation Initiative Team; Student Jessica Herr [PaEN] -- Penn State Master Watershed Steward Jane Cook Leads By Example In Lehigh Valley [PaEN] -- PA Assn. 16 In State College [PaEN] -- Western PA Conservancy: Dec. 26 to Nov. 26 to Nov.

Air Pollution 48

Air Pollution Natural Gas Electricity Clean Air Act 48

PA Environment Daily

MAY 15, 2024

May 29 Community Board Meeting The Environmental Mitigation Community Fund advisory board will hold a community meeting to answer questions and close out the process on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Penn State Beaver’s Student Union Lodge at 100 University Drive, Monaca, PA 15061.

2023 111

2023 Conservation Electricity 2028 111

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Now, Pennsylvania must update its oil and gas industry air quality standards to align with the EPA’s, which would deliver the benefits of these new safeguards to our Commonwealth. Butler County [Posted: October 17, 2024] PA Environment Digest Million Settlement Over 2019 South Philly Refinery Explosion, Fire -- AP: EPA Reaches $4.2

Toxic Substances Control Act 80

Toxic Substances Control Act Natural Gas 2019 Waste 80

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

On August 14, 2024, CNX Resources released a report titled “ Initial Results are in: Radical Public-Private Collaboration Demonstrating CNX Natural Gas Development Poses No Public Health Risks.” At the end of August 2024, there were 13,098 active shale gas wells in the state on 3,360 well pads, with an average of 50 wells added each month.

Natural Gas 85

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Regulations Air Pollution 85

Law Columbia

AUGUST 28, 2024

Union of India (2024) is groundbreaking as it both recognizes environmental rights as absolute and fundamental, and offers a constitutional protection from the adverse effects of climate change under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India ( Constitution ). UOI (1985 ) and right to clean air and water in Vellore Citizens v.

Climate Change 72

Climate Change Paris Agreement Government Air Pollution 72

Law Columbia

AUGUST 22, 2022

Energy Policy & Conservation Act (“EPCA”), are specifically tasked with administering two broad rebate programs for which individuals and building owners are eligible. All amounts are to be made available within 180 days and remain available until September 30, 2024. State energy offices, as defined under Section 124(a) of the U.S.

Clean Air Act 124

Clean Air Act 2026 Air Pollution Greenhouse 124

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 9, 2023

We detail his about-face from environmental crusader to anti-science zealot and what his run as an Independent could mean for the 2024 election. Kennedy is not a serious environmental policymaker; he’s a conspiracy theorist who will alter the critical 2024 election in unknown ways. Dan posted previously about this here. Kennedy Jr.,

Climate Change 147

Climate Change Conservation Air Pollution Law 147

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

12 On New Fee Schedule; Water Withdrawals, Including 4 Shale Gas; New General Permit For Into-Basin Diversions Susquehanna River Basin Commission Approved 42 Shale Gas Well Pad Water Use General Permits In October; 274 General Permits So Far In 2024 Delaware River Basin Commission Meets Dec. DEP Announce $5.275 Million In Penalties, Plus $1.4

2025 95

2025 Conservation Clean Air Act 2024 95

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 2, 2023

EPA’s final rule leverages the latest cost-effective, innovative technologies and proven solutions to prevent an estimated 58 million tons of methane emissions from 2024 to 2038, the equivalent of 1.5 On December 2, the U.S. billion metric tons of carbon dioxide – nearly as much as all the carbon dioxide emitted by the power sector in 2021.

Regulations 110

Regulations Air Pollution Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas 110

Corp Watch

JANUARY 17, 2024

Vietnamese blogger who filmed chemical spill protests released from prison Radio Free Asia PaulaR Wed, 01/17/2024 - 14:44 Thursday, January 11, 2024 Read more Nguyen Van Hoa was arrested in 2017 following massive demonstrations against a Taiwan-owned steel plant. By RFA Vietnamese 2024.01.11 billion complex in St. James, Louisiana.

2016 52

2016 Air Pollution 2017 Waste 52