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Electric Vehicle Sales Continue to Grow, Despite What Some Automakers Are Saying

Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The future of cars is electric. However, over the last month several automakers have said the transition from gasoline to electric vehicles (EVs) will need to slow down, in part citing demand. But right now, some potential buyers might be waiting to see new 2024 or 2025 models that have access to Tesla’s Supercharger network.

Electricity

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Driving on Electricity Is Now Much Cleaner than Using a Gasoline Car

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 30, 2024

Replacing gasoline with electricity greatly reduces the carbon emissions from driving. Based on where electric vehicles (EVs) have been sold, driving the average EV in the US produces global warming emissions equal to a hypothetical 94 mile per gallon gasoline car, or less than a third of the emissions of the average new gasoline car.

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Delivery Vans are Going Electric: Where and Why

Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Zero-emission trucks and buses eliminate tailpipe emissions and significantly reduce life-cycle pollution. This tells us which fleets are deploying electric vehicles, which types of these vehicles are being deployed, and where. UCS/S&P Global Mobility, 2024 Some states are seeing more accelerated deployments than others.

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Changes to California’s Electric Truck Proposal Could Reap Huge Climate and Air Quality Gains

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) rule has the potential to significantly reduce climate-warming greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as well as harmful air pollutants like fine particulates (PM2.5) These trucks regularly operate along industrial corridors – areas that often flank communities disproportionately impacted by air pollution.

Electricity

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Solar energy output of India is reduced significantly by air pollution

Physics World

MARCH 15, 2022

Air pollution in India is reducing the energy output of some solar panels as much as 52%. That is the conclusion of researchers who have modelled the effects of particulate pollution on solar irradiance in 2001–2018. This aims to reduce aerosol pollution by 20–30% (compared to 2017 levels) by 2024.

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EPA Grant Program Helps to Accelerate Transition to Cleaner Ports

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 2, 2024

Air pollution from ports comes from many sources: ships, trains, tugboats, cargo equipment, and – quite importantly – the trucks that move cargo containers to and from ports. The funding process for awarded projects is on a quick timeline, set to be released in late 2024. Volvo Trucks.

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Has Gasoline Use in California Peaked?

Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

More efficient (and cleaner) gasoline cars are part of the reason why gasoline use is down, but the increasing number of electric vehicles being sold in the state will likely drive gasoline use down even further. But a growing share of the reductions is likely due to the increasing sales of electric vehicles (EVs).

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Trucking Industry Disinformation Will Cost Lives

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 30, 2024

California is the only state in which those standards are in effect in model year 2024, and manufacturers are overcomplying with both standards at this time, thanks in large part to electric truck sales that well exceed what is required by ACT and flexibilities in the Omnibus rule that were agreed to with the manufacturers.

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California Ready to Take Giant Leap Toward Zero-Emission Trucks

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 19, 2023

Together, these standards will accelerate California’s necessary transition to a cleaner and more efficient freight system, increasing the estimated number of electric trucks on our roads and highways by 70 percent in 2050. A full transition to electric drayage truck operations in 2035. pollution from vehicles.

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DEP Invites Comments On New Air Pollution Permit For Revolution Natural Gas Cryogenic Processing Plant In Washington County; Plant Suffered Major Explosion, Fire In 2022

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

1 -- S&P Global: US Natural Gas Producer Coterra Signs LNG Gas Supply Deals With Vitol, UK’s Centrica Linked To LNG Prices -- Bloomberg: European Natural Gas Prices Drop As Goldman Warns Of Bearish Risks [Posted: November 1, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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Fighting Climate Change and Unhealthy Air, California Wants to Electrify Trucks, Too

Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Coming off its recent decision requiring all new passenger cars and trucks be zero-emission by 2035, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is developing a first-of-its-kind regulation to reduce emissions from heavy-duty vehicles like delivery vans, big rigs, box trucks, and buses. Drayage Fleets. Volvo Trucks USA.

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Ohioans Stuck Burning Coal, Burning Cash

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 28, 2022

6 is still driving up Ohioans’ electricity bills—and undermining the state’s prospects for a clean energy future. 6 went into effect, Ohio ratepayers have paid more than $182 million to subsidize two 67-year-old coal-fired power plants operated by the Ohio Valley Electric Corporation (OVEC). Despite the partial repeal, H.B. Since H.B.

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EPA’s Proposed Truck Rule Delays Justice for Freight-Impacted Communities

Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 1, 2022

And Option 2 allows such dirty diesels in perpetuity—in fact, their share could even grow over time with the sale of electric trucks, an absolutely counter-productive outcome. In contrast to what we and others have been advocating for , EPA did not propose to set sales targets for electric trucks.

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California Needs to Focus on Electrifying Big Rigs

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 21, 2022

This regulation, called the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) rule, has the potential to deliver significant reductions in both air and climate-warming pollutants by requiring the state’s largest and most profitable commercial and public fleets to transition to electric trucks, vans, and buses over time, beginning in 2024.

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New York City May Soon Set the Pace for Municipal Vehicle Electrification

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

If enacted, Mayor Eric Adams and the City Council would not only surpass former Mayor De Blasio’s goal of an all-electric city fleet by 2040, but also make New York City the first major jurisdiction in the U.S. New York City lags behind other major cities in both electric vehicle (EV) uptake and charging infrastructure deployment.

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Sabin Center Files Amicus Brief in Support of EPA’s 2024 Vehicle Emissions Standards

Law Columbia

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The case involves EPAs 2024 Vehicle Standards that set new air pollutant and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for model year 2027 through 2032 Light- and Medium-Duty Vehicles, which have been challenged by states and industry groups. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Kentucky v.

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PennEnvironment: New Interactive Map Spotlights State, National Parks With Access To Electric Vehicle Charging

PA Environment Daily

JULY 24, 2024

For many drivers, 2024 marks their first year behind the wheel of an electric vehicle. PIRG Education Fund, and Frontier Group helps those newbies, as well as early adopters of EVs, find state and national parks where they can plug in their electric vehicles while enjoying nature. Posted: July 24, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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What You Need to Know about Advanced Clean Fleets: Funding, Flexibility, and FAQs

Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 3, 2024

Fleets that utilize electric and hydrogen vehicles are eligible to earn Low Carbon Fuel Standard ( LCFS ) credits, which can be sold to offset ZEV costs. In some cases, fleets who purchased certain ICE model year 2024 trucks would be able to operate them through 2042. billion for competitive implementation grants.

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PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - October 26

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the October 26, 2024 PA Bulletin extending the three Air Quality Permits needed for the temporary operation of the Shell Petrochemical Plant in Beaver County until a full Title V Air Quality Permit can be put in place. (

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Shell Falcon Pipeline LP Pleads No Contest To Criminal Charges For Violating The State Clean Streams Law In Allegheny, Beaver, Washington Counties; Will Pay $300,000 In Penalties

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

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 1 Electricity Price Changes; Rates Will Vary From 8.4% 1 Electricity Price Changes; Rates Will Vary From 8.4%

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California Must Extend Zero Emission Vehicle Funding from “AB 8 Fees”

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 29, 2023

These fees generate more than $100 million per year to fund zero emission vehicle (ZEV) incentives, electric vehicle chargers and hydrogen fueling stations through the Air Quality Improvement Program (AQIP), Clean Transportation Program (CTP), and Enhanced Fleet Modernization Program (EFMP).

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PA Moms Clean Air Force Celebrates Deployment Of First Electric Schools At Steelton-Highspire School District In Dauphin County Funded By EPA's Clean School Bus Program

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2024

On April 25, Moms Clean Air Force will join lawmakers and business leaders for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Steelton-Highspire High School as they begin deploying brand new electric school buses. The event will also feature a ‘ride-along’ in an electric bus and a press conference. Related Articles: -- DEP Awards $2.9

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Bradford Era: 7-Part Series Details Concerns Residents Of Cyclone, McKean County Have With Catalyst Energy Oil & Gas Wastewater Injection Well

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

On January 11, 2024, the Department of Environmental Protection approved a permit for the Catalyst Energy, Inc. oil and gas wastewater injection well in Keating Township, McKean County over the objections of the residents of the community of nearby Cyclone. 26 to Nov. 26 to Nov.

Natural Gas

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Save Carbon County Files Lawsuit In Philadelphia Court Against Stronghold Digital, DEP, Governor, PUC Over Cryptocurrency Operations At Panther Creek Power Plant

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2024

Save Carbon County hopes to see a decrease in the pollution of our air and water produced by Panther Creek Power located in Nesquehoning. Stronghold Digital owns two “bitcoin mining operations” in Pennsylvania and these facilities use enough electricity to power approximately 1.15 million homes per year.

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Evangelical Environmental Network, Partners Host June 5 Webinar On Pipeline Methane Leaks - Causes, Impacts, Solutions

PA Environment Daily

MAY 29, 2024

Hazardous air pollutants associated with methane leaks also pose serious health threats to the hearts, minds, and lungs of our children. Methane, a potent greenhouse gas that is roughly 80 times more powerful than carbon dioxide, fuels extreme weather across the country by trapping heat in the atmosphere.

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PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - August 3

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 4537 ) 2024 Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 181 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. Philadelphia. ( Wyoming County. ( Greene County. ( Adams County. ( Susquehanna County. ( Butler County. ( Venango County. ( Greene County. (

Natural Gas

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DEP Awards $2.3 Million To Schools, Businesses, Local Governments Switching To Zero- Or Low-Emission Vehicles; Now Accepting Applications

PA Environment Daily

JULY 30, 2024

AFIG aims to increase sustainable and renewable energy throughout Pennsylvania's transportation sector, lowering greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality for many communities," said DEP Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley. "A Applications for the second round of 2024 projects will be accepted until December 20, 2024.

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Protect PT Hosts 4 Virtual Workshops On How To Protect Yourself If You Live Near Shale Gas Facilities Starting June 11

PA Environment Daily

MAY 29, 2024

How can your family be prepared in case of such disasters? -- June 18: How fracking affects our air and water. What may air pollution and water pollution from fracking affect your family's health. What will happen if such an accident takes place?

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A New Strategic Plan for California Offshore Wind

Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

For those following offshore wind development in California, January 19, 2024, marked an important moment—the release of the long-awaited Draft Assembly Bill 525 Offshore Wind Strategic Plan from the California Energy Commission (CEC). Public comment on the draft Plan is due March 22, 2024.

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Observer-Reporter Guest Essay: Why Politicians Want You To Pay More For Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2024

By Patrick McDonnell, CEO of PennFuture , Former Secretary of DEP This guest essay first appeared in the Observer-Reporter on October 17, 2024 Politicians often speak out against higher taxes, grocery bills, or utility rates, promising to work hard in office to prevent you from paying more.

Natural Gas

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Observer-Reporter Letter: There’s Another Side To The 'Shale Gas Revolution'

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Million Settlement Of Air Pollution Violations For 2019 Philadelphia Refinery Explosion, Fire; Public Comments Invited [PaEN] -- Baker Hughes: PA Natural Gas Drilling Rigs Down 2 From Last Week; Down 38% Since Aug. 16 [PaEN] -- EPA Files $4.2 Million Settlement Over 2019 South Philly Refinery Explosion, Fire -- AP: EPA Reaches $4.2

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DEP Awards $2.9 Million For Clean Diesel Transportation To Improve Air Quality

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2024

million to seven applicants for the PA State Clean Diesel Grant Program , which provides financial incentives and support for fleet owners and operators to reduce air pollution from their vehicle fleets. Transportation is one of our biggest areas of impact for improving air quality,” said DEP Interim Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley.

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April 29 Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 29, 2024

Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: April 29, 2024] 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.

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PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - March 23

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 1620 ) 2024 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups -- So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 81 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. Greene County. ( Lycoming County. ( Bradford County. ( Delaware County. ( Greene County. ( Greene County. ( Greene County. (

Natural Gas

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PennFuture 25th Anniversary Celebrations Honor 7 Pennsylvanians For Fighting Climate Change, Industrial Pollution

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.

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DEP Posted 56 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In February 3 PA Bulletin

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. Comments due 25 days after publication. 12th Floor Conference Room, Rachel Carson Building. Deadline March 29.

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So Your CPRG Application Didn’t Get Funded

Law Columbia

AUGUST 1, 2024

billion in implementation funding under the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program. Community Change Grant applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, with a deadline of November 21, 2024. Grant applications are due on August 28, 2024.

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PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Oct. 26 to Nov. 1 - No Attempt To Contain, Cleanup Injection Well Spill; Gas Storage Area Well Release; More Abandoned Conventional Wells

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

DEP’s inspection report requested the well owner to submit a plan by October 29, 2024 on how the well will be brought into compliance. DEP’s inspection reports [ A.Bell 7 example ] included violations for well abandonment and requested the owner to submit a plan by November 16, 2024 to bring the wells into compliance.

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Sen. Bartolotta, Sen. Yaw Announce Bill To Withhold Gas Drilling Impact Fees To Municipalities That Set More Protective Standards On Natural Gas Development Than State Law, And While There Is a Legal Challenge To Local Restrictions

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 12, 2024

In May 2024, Sen. The IFO projects another $100 million drop in revenue in calendar year 2024 fee revenue from 2022 to $170 million. Read more here. Yaw announced the introduction of legislation prohibiting the distribution of Act 13 impact fees to any county “that is actively suing over fossil fuel use.” Read more here.

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PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Feb. 17 to 23 -- 7 More Abandoned Conventional Wells; Defective Casing From 2018; Mariner Pipeline Drilling Mud Breakout; Additional Shell Air Penalties; Water Supply Investigation

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

On February 12, 2024 , DEP did an administrative review to classify the McCracken 1 conventional well in Scott Township, Lawrence County operated by Elizabeth Steen as an abandoned well. DEP’s inspection reports note violations were first issued for this offense on January 31, 2024 and the violations were refreshed. Read more here.

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EPA: Pennsylvania One Of 45 States, MSAs To Submit Priority Climate Action Plans As Part Of $5 Billion Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2024

DEP said it has the statutory authority in the 1995 law that created the agency, the state Air Pollution Control Act and other laws to establish grant and funding programs to implement the Plan. 1 Price Changes: Natural Gas (+149% to -64.2%); Electric (+18.8% Pennsylvania’s Climate Action Priority Plan is available online.

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Beaver County Residents Invited To Join An Oct. 23 In-Person Tour Of Shale Gas Fracking Sites & Infrastructure In Washington County And Discover Its Costs

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Local residents began reporting water contamination, air pollution, and health problems such as respiratory illnesses and headaches. Butler County [Posted: October 17, 2024] PA Environment Digest However, the rapid expansion of fracking in Washington County came with significant environmental and health concerns.

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PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - October 5 to 18 - Conventional Well Owners Issued 767 Violations For Abandoning Their Wells - So Far, More Than Double Number In 2019; Leaking Gas Storage Area Wells

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2024

The original violations for abandonment were issued on August 16, 2024 and the well owner failed to permanently plug the wells and stop the gas leaks. DEP’s inspection reports [ example ] requested the well owner to again submit a plan by November 10, 2024 on how the wells will be brought into compliance. Read more here.

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No Decision Posted Yet From DEP On Whether Flare Gas Chemical Makeup, Volume At Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County Is Confidential Business Information

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 5, 2024

DEP’s letter refers to a request for confidentiality filed by Shell on June 22, 2024, so Shell apparently submitted another request for confidentiality after the original request on April 12, 2024. of the Act, your request for confidential treatment may be denied and the records may be subject to public disclosure.” Read more here.

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Electric Vehicle Sales Continue to Grow, Despite What Some Automakers Are Saying

Driving on Electricity Is Now Much Cleaner than Using a Gasoline Car

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Delivery Vans are Going Electric: Where and Why

Changes to California’s Electric Truck Proposal Could Reap Huge Climate and Air Quality Gains

Solar energy output of India is reduced significantly by air pollution

EPA Grant Program Helps to Accelerate Transition to Cleaner Ports

Has Gasoline Use in California Peaked?

Trucking Industry Disinformation Will Cost Lives

California Ready to Take Giant Leap Toward Zero-Emission Trucks

DEP Invites Comments On New Air Pollution Permit For Revolution Natural Gas Cryogenic Processing Plant In Washington County; Plant Suffered Major Explosion, Fire In 2022

Fighting Climate Change and Unhealthy Air, California Wants to Electrify Trucks, Too

Ohioans Stuck Burning Coal, Burning Cash

EPA’s Proposed Truck Rule Delays Justice for Freight-Impacted Communities

California Needs to Focus on Electrifying Big Rigs

New York City May Soon Set the Pace for Municipal Vehicle Electrification

Sabin Center Files Amicus Brief in Support of EPA’s 2024 Vehicle Emissions Standards

PennEnvironment: New Interactive Map Spotlights State, National Parks With Access To Electric Vehicle Charging

What You Need to Know about Advanced Clean Fleets: Funding, Flexibility, and FAQs

PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - October 26

Shell Falcon Pipeline LP Pleads No Contest To Criminal Charges For Violating The State Clean Streams Law In Allegheny, Beaver, Washington Counties; Will Pay $300,000 In Penalties

California Must Extend Zero Emission Vehicle Funding from “AB 8 Fees”

PA Moms Clean Air Force Celebrates Deployment Of First Electric Schools At Steelton-Highspire School District In Dauphin County Funded By EPA's Clean School Bus Program

Bradford Era: 7-Part Series Details Concerns Residents Of Cyclone, McKean County Have With Catalyst Energy Oil & Gas Wastewater Injection Well

Save Carbon County Files Lawsuit In Philadelphia Court Against Stronghold Digital, DEP, Governor, PUC Over Cryptocurrency Operations At Panther Creek Power Plant

Evangelical Environmental Network, Partners Host June 5 Webinar On Pipeline Methane Leaks - Causes, Impacts, Solutions

PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - August 3

DEP Awards $2.3 Million To Schools, Businesses, Local Governments Switching To Zero- Or Low-Emission Vehicles; Now Accepting Applications

Protect PT Hosts 4 Virtual Workshops On How To Protect Yourself If You Live Near Shale Gas Facilities Starting June 11

A New Strategic Plan for California Offshore Wind

Observer-Reporter Guest Essay: Why Politicians Want You To Pay More For Natural Gas

Observer-Reporter Letter: There’s Another Side To The 'Shale Gas Revolution'

DEP Awards $2.9 Million For Clean Diesel Transportation To Improve Air Quality

April 29 Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - March 23

PennFuture 25th Anniversary Celebrations Honor 7 Pennsylvanians For Fighting Climate Change, Industrial Pollution

DEP Posted 56 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In February 3 PA Bulletin

So Your CPRG Application Didn’t Get Funded

PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Oct. 26 to Nov. 1 - No Attempt To Contain, Cleanup Injection Well Spill; Gas Storage Area Well Release; More Abandoned Conventional Wells

Sen. Bartolotta, Sen. Yaw Announce Bill To Withhold Gas Drilling Impact Fees To Municipalities That Set More Protective Standards On Natural Gas Development Than State Law, And While There Is a Legal Challenge To Local Restrictions

PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Feb. 17 to 23 -- 7 More Abandoned Conventional Wells; Defective Casing From 2018; Mariner Pipeline Drilling Mud Breakout; Additional Shell Air Penalties; Water Supply Investigation

EPA: Pennsylvania One Of 45 States, MSAs To Submit Priority Climate Action Plans As Part Of $5 Billion Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program

Beaver County Residents Invited To Join An Oct. 23 In-Person Tour Of Shale Gas Fracking Sites & Infrastructure In Washington County And Discover Its Costs

PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - October 5 to 18 - Conventional Well Owners Issued 767 Violations For Abandoning Their Wells - So Far, More Than Double Number In 2019; Leaking Gas Storage Area Wells

No Decision Posted Yet From DEP On Whether Flare Gas Chemical Makeup, Volume At Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County Is Confidential Business Information

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