PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

. -- Pine Creek Headwaters Protection Group Update: Industrial Shale Gas Development In Tioga State Forest Prioritizes Industry Profit Over Constitutional Mandate To Preserve, Protect State Forest Land s [PaEN] -- DEP: Some Guidance Now Available To Apply For $396 Million In RISE PA Industrial Decarbonization Grants; Application Period Opens Early (..)

Nuclear Power 71

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Natural Resources Conservation 71

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 28, 2023

9 Meeting [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette Editorial: Citizen Science Is The New Research Frontier -- Post-Gazette: PA Getting Millions In Federal Grants To Cut Methane Emissions, Cap Leaking Conventional Oil & Gas Wells -- TribLive: 2nd Deep Shale Gas Well Coming To West Deer Twp.;

Conservation 98

Conservation 2025 Natural Gas 2023 98

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2023

2025 [PaEN] -- DEP Starts Taxpayer-Funded Hazardous Sites Cleanup Process For American Biodiesel Site In Erie County; Hearing Sept. “Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct.

Natural Gas 71

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Renewable Energy 2025 71

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2023

6, 2025 -- DEP Took Action On 812 Permits, 94% Within Permit Decision Guarantee Deadlines; Conducted 1,733 Inspections; Responded To 1 Environmental Emergency Week Ending Aug. Could Be Reactivated -- Schuylkill Action Network Oct. 20 Stormwater Operation & Maintenance Workshop, Montgomery County [PaEN] -- Delaware RiverKeeper Aug.

Radiation 85

Radiation Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Politics 85

Energy and Climate Law

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Article 2 (1) and (3) rGD now differentiate between natural gas and gases (defined as natural gas and hydrogen). Accordingly, the Directive as well as the Regulation differentiate between rules applicable to natural gas and gases more broadly defined. 31-33 rGD).

Natural Gas 130

Natural Gas Regulations Electricity 2021 130

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2023

. -- The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting public comments on two Chapter 105 encroachment applications submitted by Olympus Energy/Hyperion Midstream LLC covering natural gas gathering pipelines and water pipelines in Westmoreland County, according to public notices in the August 12 PA Bulletin. Butler County. (

Natural Gas 93

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Air Pollution 2025 93

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2024

On August 1, the Public Utility Commission moved to accelerate the process for identifying, removing, and replacing older plastic piping and components in Pennsylvania’s natural gas distribution systems. MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day The Commission voted 5-0 to approve a motion by Chairman Stephen M.

Natural Gas 103

Natural Gas 2024 Natural Resources Waste 103

Energy and Climate Law

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

A first draft shows that more than two billion Euros in total shall be invested into hydrogen development until 2025. There is, however, a problem as hydrogen is often produced from fossil fuels (natural gas, methane) in these countries and can therefore not be considered `green`.

Fossil Fuels 130

Fossil Fuels 2025 2030 Natural Gas 130

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2023

Venting a new natural gas well has been a routine part of the process of getting all conventional wells into production. Venting natural gas removes stray solids and liquids and other foreign matter from the well that could contaminate the stream of natural gas. No violations were noted. Read more here.

Natural Gas 87

Natural Gas Atmosphere 2023 Fossil Fuels 87

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 17, 2024

“Creating economic opportunity across all of Pennsylvania while advancing sustainability and industrial decarbonization will require all of us to work together outside the political fray, where policymakers hear from those who are on the ground building Pennsylvania's economy and where leaders from across the state's industries learn from one other."

Clean Energy 81

Clean Energy Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas Carbon Emissions 81

A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

” There were also concerns that the door was left open to increasing the use of natural gas with the text including “low-emissions energy”, with worries that it was a result of intense lobbying by big natural gas-producing countries such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar. We have to phase out fossil fuel.”

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Natural Gas 2025 98

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 23, 2023

The EPA’s Social Cost of Carbon was adjusted to 2025 to align with the emissions year of the NO x and SO 2 estimates.) (Note: this is adjusted for inflation to 2022 dollars and is based on the amount those plants emitted in 2021, the EIA’s most recent year of finalized data. What can be done?

Fossil Fuels 263

Fossil Fuels 2023 Clean Energy Nitrogen Oxides 263

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

Allegheny County; Private Gas Well, Propane Found And Secured -- Post-Gazette: 2 Killed In An ‘Absolutely Extreme’ Home Explosion In Crescent Twp.,

Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas 2024 Politics Conservation 92

Smith Enviorment

JANUARY 30, 2019

Also elephants, giraffes, rhinos (of the non-political variety), Cape buffalo, baboons, uninvited monkeys at lunch, hippos, wildebeests, hyenas, warthogs and an unexpected (to me) penguin colony. A fall trip to South Africa, followed closely by the holidays, made October-December something of a blur. African Penguin: The Cape.

2018 52

2018 Climate Change Clean Energy 2002 52

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 541 ) -- Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC - Susan Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP approved Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with production wastewater for pad located in Auburn Twp., Susquehanna County. ( Susquehanna County. ( Warren County. ( McKean County. ( Butler County. ( Greene County. ( Westmoreland County. (

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2026 Politics 97

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

11-12 [PaEN] Programs/Information -- PA Society For Ornithology: 2025 PA Breeding Bird Blitz For Conservation Seeking Sponsors [PaEN] -- Nov. 12 (In-Person), Dec. 19 [PaEN] -- PA Interfaith Power & Light Hosts Nov. 19 Watersheds And Their Problems Webinar [PaEN] -- PA Solar Center Hosts Nov. Of Environmental Professionals Host Dec.

Electricity 62

Electricity Conservation Recycling 2025 62

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Westmoreland County?

Natural Gas 88

Natural Gas 2026 Politics 2025 88

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

-- March 4 Penn State Extension Webinar On Monitoring Soil Moisture: A Climate Smart Ag Practice [PaEN] -- March 11 Streambank Stabilization And Stream Crossings On Farms Webinar [PaEN] -- Stroud Water Research Center: UpStream Newsletter: Tropical Freshwater Research; Building Natural Habitats With Native Plants, Feb. Month Starting Feb.

Natural Gas 78

Natural Gas Air Pollution Renewable Energy Conservation 78

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 29, 2024

14 Public Meeting On 5 Schuylkill County Facilities-- Natural Soil Products, Liberty Soils, Summit Anthracite (Stavola) Mining Site, Rausch Creek Mining Site, CES Landfill [PaEN] -- DEP To Hold Nov.

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Politics Renewable Energy 2025 108

Energy and Climate Law

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

This blogpost shows what is at stake regarding climate and energy policy, focusing on the election programmes of the different political parties. First, an introduction to the political landscape of the Netherlands will be given. Both PvdA and GL mention that they want to do this earlier, by 2025 at latest (i.e.

Renewable Energy 130

Renewable Energy Politics Paris Agreement Government 130

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 10, 2024

Environmental Educators: Fill Out The 2024 PA Statewide Environmental Education Survey Today [PaEN] -- Reminder: Deadline For PA Wilds Center BIG IDEA Contest April 18 -- Chesapeake Bay Journal - Jeremy Cox: Climate Change Leaving Some Plants, Trees In The Dust -- DCNR: Director Of Outdoor Recreation Joins Small Business Roundtable To Promote Partnerships (..)

Natural Gas 90

Natural Gas 2024 Waste Recycling 90

PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2024

Click Here to watch online. -- Gas Industry, Sen. Bartolotta Seek Legislation To Eliminate Environmental Hearing Board Appeals Of DEP Permits For Natural Gas Pipeline Facilities [PaEN] -- TribLive: Indiana Twp. Room 205 Ryan Building.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas 2026 2025 Natural Resources 98

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 8, 2022

Limiting Methane Emissions From Conventional Oil & Gas Facilities To Oct. 12 EQB Agenda [PaEN] -- Bay Journal: With 2025 Chesapeake Bay Cleanup Goal Out Of Reach, Region Plans For What's Next At Oct. 15 In Pittsburgh -- Reminder: Bucknell University River Symposium Abstracts Due Oct. What’s Your Community Doing?

Natural Gas 63

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Clean Water Act Politics 63

PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2023

Casey Starting His Reelection Campaign With Big Head Start, Millions In The Bank -- WHYY/BillyPenn: Pennsylvania Has Lost Control Of U.S.

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas Politics 2025 Climate Change 94

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Gas Rate Hikes -- Peoples Gas: Seeks Base Rate Changes To Support Pipeline Modernization Program -- Times Leader Guest Essay: Powering Up Consumer Savings With Natural Gas - By Gas & Oil Association Of West Virginia [Forgot About 2021-22 Price Spikes Already ?

Endangered Species Act 76

Endangered Species Act Natural Gas 2023 Fossil Fuels 76

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

6th Oil/Natural Gas Spike: True Energy Independence Means Renewables [ There Is No Limit To What Oil/Natural Gas Industry Can Make You Pay ] -- Marcellus Drilling News: 5 Reasons Why The Price Of Natural Gas May Be Ready To Bounce Higher -- Reuters: U.S.

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas 2028 Conservation Electricity 97

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 1, 2024

Billion In Last Auction -- Power Magazine: PJM Capacity Auction Prices Surge Over Nine-Fold, Signal Urgent Need For New Power Generation -- RTO Insider: PJM Capacity Prices Spike 10-Fold In 2025/26 Auction -- Meadville Tribune: National Fuel Natural Gas Rates Rising More Than 11% Aug. Billion Up From $2.2 Billion Up From $2.2

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas Natural Resources 2024 Renewable Energy 94

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2024

. -- DEP Oil & Gas Advisory Board Meets March 19 On Drinking Water Supply Impacts From Drilling; New Financial Assurance Strategies To Prevent Abandonment; Draft Spill Policy; Injection Well Primacy; Much More [PaEN] -- US Senators Introduce Bill To Ban US LNG Gas Sales To Any Entity Under The Control Of Communist China To Protect US Jobs; Americans (..)

Fossil Fuels 96

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy 2025 Natural Gas 96

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

. -- Delaware River Basin Commission Calls For Efficient Water Use; Sets Nov. Washington County [ PDF of Article ] -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Deep Well Services Company In Southwest PA To Be Bought By United Arab Emirates Company -- Center For Coalfield Justice Hosts Dec.

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Climate Change 2025 108

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 18, 2024

26 Tap Talk - Preserving York County Landscapes & Waterways With The Farm & Natural Lands Trust [PaEN] -- Middle Susquehanna RiverKeeper Blog: Bucknell Campus Theatre Hosts Sept. Supervisors Deny Request That Could Have Led To New Gas Wells And Fracking In Allegheny County -- Briefing By US Dept. 10; Training Oct.

Nuclear Power 80

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Conservation 2025 80

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

-- York Daily Record - Brian Whipkey: 4 Million Trout Will Be Released Into PA Waterways 6th Oil/Natural Gas Spike: True Energy Independence Means Renewables [ There Is No Limit To What Oil/Natural Gas Industry Can Make You Pay ] -- Reuters: U.S.

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2025 2023 107

Environmental Progress

MARCH 11, 2021

4] Meanwhile, many experts see in recent trends an inevitable transition away from coal and nuclear power plants, designed to function as baseload capacity, toward variable renewable energy sources with just-in-time natural gas back-up. 25] And that amount does not include the costs associated with local and state political opposition.

Electricity 100

Electricity Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 2019 100

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 29, 2024

More than 150 proposals were received for the funding in Texas, including 41 GW of mostly natural gas-fired generation. Dan Patrick , is to get "more natural gas plants in the ground as soon as we can get them." increase to 18% decrease-- driven by the price of natural gas. Read more here. Read more here.

Natural Gas 103

Natural Gas Electricity Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 103

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 26, 2022

House Republicans Pass Bill Exempting Conventional Oil & Gas Wells From Plugging Bonds Sticking Taxpayers With $5.1

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Conservation 2025 Fossil Fuels 52

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Of Education To Begin Accepting Applications For 2 Grant Programs To Help Public Schools Make Environmental Repairs, Improvements [PaEN] -- Scranton Times: River Advocates, Enthusiasts Wonder If Reservoir Construction Project Muddied Waterways Could Have Been Prevented -- USDA Now Accepting Applications For Urban Agriculture & Innovative Production (..)

Natural Gas 95

Natural Gas 2025 2024 Politics 95

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2024

16 [PaEN] -- TribLive Guest Essay: Plugging Conventional Oil & Gas Wells Abandoned By Their Owners Creates Jobs And A Healthier Planet - By Deb Haaland, Secretary, US Dept. Families Left With Unanswered Questions After Natural Gas Leak Complaints From 70 Homes -- WPXI: Small Natural Gas Leaks Found In More Than 30 Homes In Cranberry Twp.,

Conservation 99

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Clean Energy 99

Enviromental Defense

MAY 31, 2022

To help voters determine which candidates would deliver the needed course correction, Environmental Defence and its allies in the Ontario Priorities Working Group asked each of the province’s major political parties whether – and how – they would deliver the rapid emissions reductions Ontario will need to head off climate catastrophe. .

Climate Change 98

Climate Change Politics 2022 2030 98