Real Climate

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

2024) ( direct link ) has just appeared in Science. Interestingly, the resulting PhanTASTIC (“Phanerozoic Time-evolving Averaged Surface Temperature Illustrative Curve”) effort was mostly privately funded. That brought in a postdoc, Emily Judd, who has been working on this ever since! The resulting paper Judd et al., Tierney, D.J.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Key problems include: -- Permitting Inconsistencies: The PA Bulletin does not reflect that the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan (ESCP) application was revised and resubmitted in March 2024. acres will be disturbed, contradicting the Project Limit of Disturbance (LOD) of 228 acres.

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Real Climate

MARCH 7, 2024

Well, Theodosios Chatzistergos has just published a deep dive into the HS93 reconstruction (Chatzistergos, 2024) (C24) and… let’s say the results will not be surprising to regular readers. Chatzistergos, "A Discussion of Implausible Total Solar-Irradiance Variations Since 1700", Solar Physics , vol. Hoyt, and K.H.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Radiation exposure can damage the DNA in cells leading to a host of health problems including cancer and auto-immune disorders. What’s more troubling is the Centers for Disease Control reports children and young adults, especially girls and women, are more sensitive to the effects of radiation. UCS also suggests consideration of St.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 3, 2023

It is also set to expire in 2024. There needs to also be educational programs to educate community members and policymakers on the effects of radiation and how to prevent things like this from happening again. If you were exposed to radiation from nuclear testing, uranium mining, or nuclear weapons production, we want to hear from you.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2024

Monitoring Radiation Risk Modeling and calculations using accepted scientific methods show any radionuclides emitted into the air will not pose a health risk. Radiation monitors will be placed in six onsite locations and will measure 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and be analyzed regularly, DEP explained.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 4, 2024

By Kara Holsopple, The Allegheny Front This article was first posted on The Allegheny Front website May 3, 2024 -- Waste from the oil and gas industry plays a central role in science journalist Justin Nobel‘s new book Petroleum-238: Big Oil’s Dangerous Secret and the Grassroots Fight to Stop It.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 28, 2025

DEP Radiation Protection Advisory Committee meeting. April 30-- In-Person. Delaware River Basin Commission Public Input Session On Climate Resilience Plan.

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Legal Planet

APRIL 7, 2024

And yet there’s no mention of the obvious source of fear, terror, and dread in 2024 when it comes to planet earth. When New Year’s Eve 2024 rolls around, will we mark this event with anything akin to the buzz of the total eclipse? Read out of context, that description fits climate change too, of course.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 18, 2025

Yaw, Republican Chair Of Senate Environmental Committee, Calls Bill To Reduce Shale Gas Industry Impacts On Health, Environment Stupid [PaEN] -- Senators Santarsiero, Comitta Introduce SB 581 Increasing Setback Safety Zones From Natural Gas Drilling Sites, Other Infrastructure, Based On Latest Science [PaEN] -- Environmental Health Project: Setback (..)

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 18, 2025

Yaw, Republican Chair Of Senate Environmental Committee, Calls Bill To Reduce Shale Gas Industry Impacts On Health, Environment Stupid [PaEN] -- Senators Santarsiero, Comitta Introduce SB 581 Increasing Setback Safety Zones From Natural Gas Drilling Sites, Other Infrastructure, Based On Latest Science [PaEN] -- Environmental Health Project: Setback (..)

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The conference will feature sessions on health studies, radiation and waste, water resources and contamination, plastics and hydrogen, and community outreach. 27 - Shale Gas And Public Health Conference, Duquesne University [PaEN] [Posted: December 16, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2025

(December 2022) [ Read more here ] -- Water Well Shed Explodes: An exploding water well shed triggers DEP investigation of 59+ abandoned conventional wells in Cyclone, McKean County in May 2024. Read more here ] Residents filed a lawsuit against EQT to get replacement water for residents in September 2024. No agency will help them.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection invites students ages 9 to 14 to enter the 2024 Student Radon Poster Contest. DEP then enters the first-place poster into the 2024 National Radon Poster Contest, sponsored by the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors. The deadline for submissions is November 1.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2024

Governor, Acting DEP Secretary Highlight Potential Of Solar Power On Abandoned Mine Lands At Beaver County Site; Issued New Report On Solar Potential Of Mined Lands [PaEN] -- 60+ Organizations Call For PA Senate Passage Of Community Solar Legislation [PaEN] -- PUC Publishes Final Policy Statement On Use Of Electric Storage To Enhance Grid Reliability, (..)

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 27, 2024

On January 8, 2024, the Environmental Hearing Board issued an adjudication denying the 2021 appeal of a DEP permit for the Tri-County Landfill in Mercer County brought by Liberty Township and the Citizens Environmental Association of Slippery Rock Area. The landfill is required to monitor each incoming load of waste for radiation." "The

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

Conventional Wells Abandoned By Quaker State On April 29, 2024 , DEP inspected a series of 12 conventional wells owned by Quaker State Corp in Irwin Township, Venango County. DEP’s inspection report said EQT responded to a DEP on May 2, 2024 saying “they added the well to their plugging schedule for 2025.”

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Administered by the Office of Air and Radiation, this program is $4.6 EPA has decided to allow communities to pitch their ideas orally, at the final stage, and they have a rolling application period wherein applicants can receive feedback and possibly resubmit a proposal through November 21, 2024.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

In August 2024, CNX declared natural gas development is safe and poses no public health risks based on CNX air quality monitoring from 14 sites for from just 4 to 24 weeks. .] -- Air Monitoring: CNX said it would engage in intensive air monitoring around some of its facilities and post the results on a webpage. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

-- Chesapeake Bay Journal: Volunteer Laurie Barr Leads Hunt For Abandoned Conventional Oil & Gas Wells In Pennsylvania - By Ad Crable [PaEN] -- FracTracker Alliance Announces 2024 Community Sentinel Award Recipients To Be Honored Dec.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 28, 2024

. -- CLICK HERE to catch up with Monday’s NewsClips -- Farm & Dairy: Cecil Twp., Washington County To Add New Restrictions On Oil & Gas Drilling - Like Living With A Helicopter 100 Feet Over Your Head 24 hours A Day -- Protect PT Hosts May 28 Lunch & Learn Online Program - Frac-Enomics, Is It Worth It ?

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 11, 2023

On April 11, the Environmental Quality Board approved these three final rulemakings-- -- Radiological Health Program Fee Increases covering x-ray and other radiation-producing machines (10,400), 145 accelerator licenses, 375 vendors and 800 specific and general licenses issued to radioactive material users.

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Radiation Regulations 2024 2023 71

PA Environment Daily

MAY 30, 2024

Governor, Acting DEP Secretary Highlight Potential Of Solar Power On Abandoned Mine Lands At Beaver County Site; Issued New Report On Solar Potential Of Mined Lands [PaEN] -- 60+ Organizations Call For PA Senate Passage Of Community Solar Legislation [PaEN] -- Keystone Energy Efficiency Program Announces KEEP Home Energy Loan Contractor Training Events (..)

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Solar Power Clean Energy Radiation Renewable Energy 117

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 24, 2023

” Tony DeBrum, Marshallese politician and government minister Nuclear testing spread radioactive material across the islands, in some cases causing immediate radiation poisoning, and in the long term leading to persistent health problems across generations, including cancers and reproductive issues like miscarriages and stillbirths.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 30, 2024

Governor, Acting DEP Secretary Highlight Potential Of Solar Power On Abandoned Mine Lands At Beaver County Site; Issued New Report On Solar Potential Of Mined Lands [PaEN] -- 60+ Organizations Call For PA Senate Passage Of Community Solar Legislation [PaEN] -- Keystone Energy Efficiency Program Announces KEEP Home Energy Loan Contractor Training Events (..)

Solar Power 78

Solar Power Radiation Renewable Energy Cooling 78

PA Environment Daily

JULY 22, 2023

Among the list of regulations for DCNR are-- -- Updated list of PA Native Wild Plants - Summer 2023 as Final -- Prescribed Burning Practices - Fall 2024 Click Here to view the entire Governor’s Regulatory Agenda.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 6, 2024

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2024

Billion Cubic Feet Of Gas From The Rager Mountain Gas Storage Area In Cambria County [PaEN] -- CNX Completing $20 Million Fresh Water Pipeline To Serve Future Shale Gas Drilling, And Potentially Local Communities As An Alternative To The Westmoreland Municipal Authority [PaEN] [Posted: April 9, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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Waste Radiation Renewable Energy 2017 79

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 2, 2024

DEP is requesting a written response by January 15, 2024 from the operator on how they plan to correct the violations and bring the site into compliance. If radiological impacts were present within the pad, radiation levels would greatly exceed levels established using this conservative screening criterion.”

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2024

Governor, Acting DEP Secretary Highlight Potential Of Solar Power On Abandoned Mine Lands At Beaver County Site; Issued New Report On Solar Potential Of Mined Lands [PaEN] -- 60+ Organizations Call For PA Senate Passage Of Community Solar Legislation [PaEN] -- PUC Publishes Final Policy Statement On Use Of Electric Storage To Enhance Grid Reliability, (..)

Clean Energy 83

Clean Energy Biofuels Solar Power Radiation 83

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

On September 18, Protect PT announced the Westmoreland Landfill surrendered its Air Quality Plan Approval for a leachate evaporator system to dispose of its wastewater the Department of Environmental Protection approved on January 8, 2024. Protect PT and Mr. Sepesky should have never had to bring this action.

Waste 90

Waste Environmental Protection 2024 Radiation 90

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2024

As a result of the accident, emergency planning and response programs at the local, state and federal level were dramatically improved around nuclear plants and state efforts to monitor radiation and provide direct oversight at these facilities also underwent significant changes. Posted: March 28, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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Physics World

MARCH 2, 2022

These electromagnetic waves help regulate the way heat flows from the corona, and they also play an important role in the Van Allen radiation belts that surround the Earth. In 2024, it will fly to within 6.08 Signatures of an ambipolar electric field. Meanwhile, Parker’s encounters are getting closer and closer to the Sun.

Atmosphere 106

Atmosphere Electricity Radiation 2018 106

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Journal article noted some previous studies of radiation on unpaved roads found little radiation, but this study suggests the reason was the radium was washed off the roadbeds during rain events. Conventional oil and gas wastewater tested in the study had a combined radium activity [radium 226 & 228] of 2,500 pCi/L.

Waste 113

Waste Radiation Regulations 2016 113

PA Environment Daily

MAY 29, 2024

Resource Link: -- Solar United Neighbors Celebrate House Passage Of Community Solar Energy Bill; Senate Urged To Pass The Bill [PaEN] NewsClips This Week: -- WESA: Swisshelm Park Solar Energy Project Radiates Pittsburgh’s Energy Future -- Chesapeake Bay Journal - Ad Crable: Feds Offer $90 Million For Vast Solar Energy Array On PA Mine Land In Clearfield (..)

Renewable Energy 89

Renewable Energy Radiation 2024 Technology 89

PA Environment Daily

JULY 24, 2023

Of Environmental Educators Seeking Presentation Proposals For 2024 Conference PA Solar Center Hosts July 28 Webinar On Net Metering Secures PA's Solar Future The PRPS Maintenance Institute Sponsoring CBLP Sustainable Stormwater BMP Management Workshop Oct. Entries For PA Resources Council Lens On Litter Photo Contest Due Oct.

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Conservation Radiation Waste Renewable Energy 97

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 11, 2024

Shapiro Says Ex-President Should ‘Quit Whining’ Click Here for latest PA Environmental News Like PA Environment Digest on Facebook Follow PA Environment Digest on Twitter Read Weekly PA Environment Digest [Posted: June 11, 2024] PA Environment Digest Of Environmental Professionals Annual Conference Sept.

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