Law Columbia

AUGUST 22, 2022

The funding for planning is set to remain available until September 30, 2031 and the funding for implementation projects is set to remain available until September 30, 2026. The funding is set to remain available until September 30, 2026. The funding is set to remain available through September 30, 2026.

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2026 Clean Air Act Air Pollution Greenhouse 121

Greenbuilding Law

MARCH 26, 2023

The state of Maryland is leading the way in this movement, including several local jurisdictions adopting all electric building code laws. All electric building codes require that new construction and major renovations be powered by electricity rather than fossil fuels.

Electricity 52

Electricity Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Greenhouse 52

Legal Planet

MARCH 27, 2024

This legislative session, state lawmakers in the Sunshine State focused on erasing climate change from their laws, killing offshore wind, and banning local heat protection ordinances that are meant to keep people safe in the hottest state in the nation. Though indoor heat protections have proved trickier recently.)

Climate Change 292

Climate Change Sea Level 2026 Politics 292

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 16, 2022

On August 16, President Biden signed the new federal climate, energy and healthcare bill into law making the largest federal investment-- $375 billion-- in climate change fighting strategies, including investments in renewable energy production, tax rebates for consumers for energy efficiency and electric vehicles and more.

Law 59

Law Fossil Fuels Climate Change Clean Energy 59

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 20, 2024

Said They Will Plug 4 Shale Gas Wells DEP Found To Be Abandoned And Not Plugged In September [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - January 20 [PaEN] -- DEP: From Jan. 15 Webinar Update On Large-Scale Solar; What Is Agrivoltaics? -- PUC Hosts Feb. National- $3.08

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Electricity Politics Natural Resources 109

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

13 to 19; 9 Abandoned Conventional Wells; 4 Abandoned Shale Gas Wells; Freshwater Pipeline Break; Ice & Snow [PaEN] -- 4 Months Later, XTO Energy, Inc. 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ? 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ? PaEN] -- PA Cong.

Conservation 98

Conservation Natural Gas 2024 Waste 98

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2022

Bipartisan Federal Infrastructure Law -- Sen. EIA: Ban On New Natural Gas Pipelines Would Cut Carbon Dioxide Emissions From Natural Gas Combustion 4.4% But don’t count on frackers riding to the rescue this time.”] -- Reuters: U.S. What’s Your Community Doing? Casey: Announces $2.1 Casey: Announces $2.1

Natural Gas 64

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels Conservation 64

Legal Planet

MARCH 9, 2023

The Court held that EPA’s Clean Power Plan, which would have facilitated an ongoing power industry shift from coal and natural gas to renewable energy sources, violated the doctrine because such a shift fell outside the authority Congress created in 111(d). Sean Hecht and I co-authored an amicus brief in support of EPA in the case.)

Clean Air Act 130

Clean Air Act Fossil Fuels Regulations Politics 130

PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2022

Committee Meets May 25 On Bill To Prohibit Communities From Moving To Clean, Cheaper Energy Sources To Address Climate Change [PaEN] -- WHYY - Susan Phillips: Environmentalists Petition Feds To Reverse Rule Allowing Shipping Liquid Natural Gas By Rail -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Environmental Groups Warn Of Dangers If LNG Is Allowed To Be Shipped (..)

Fossil Fuels 64

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Conservation 2026 64

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2022

Pennsylvania-based Young Evangelicals for Climate Action had this to say-- “Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), moving us one step closer to the largest climate legislation in history being signed into law. Senate Climate Legislation -- Reuters: U.S.

Clean Energy 52

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Climate Change Air Pollution 52

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Mensch Introduces Bill To Encourage Development Of Clean Vehicle Infrastructure- Electric, Natural Gas, Hydrogen -- 35 Senate, House Democrats Urge Gov. Wolf To Investigate Health Impacts Associated With Natural Gas Fracking -- EPA Honors Energy-Efficient Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc.

Conservation 64

Conservation 2021 Natural Gas Climate Change 64

ESA

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

For the first time, the pact calls for a “phase down” the use of coal and fossil fuel subsidies. Leaders also announced a series of pacts to address aspects of climate change during the conference: Seven countries, led by Denmark and Costa Rica, joined the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance, which pledges to end their use of fossil fuels.

2021 105

2021 Conservation Endangered Species Act Climate Change 105

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 7, 2022

Extreme weather, fossil fuel pollution, increased vector-borne diseases, and food and water scarcity fueled by climate change threaten every child of God, both here in the United States and throughout the farthest corners of the world. “The At the Evangelical Environmental Network, we couldn’t agree more.

Clean Energy 80

Clean Energy Natural Gas Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels 80

ESA

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Canada and other countries pledged to stop public financing of fossil fuel projects abroad by the end of 2023. The agreement also allows countries to continue to export liquefied natural gas. However, these laws are often exploited by groups seeking to harass publicly funded scientists. 15, 2021.

2021 98

2021 Endangered Species Act Technology Technology 98

PA Environment Daily

MAY 26, 2024

Greg Vitali (D-Delaware), Chair House Environmental Committee -- Gas Industry, Sen. Bartolotta Seek Legislation To Eliminate Environmental Hearing Board Appeals Of DEP Permits For Natural Gas Pipeline Facilities [PaEN] -- Damascus Citizens: Do You Live In An Oil & Gas Wastewater Disposal Facility?

Conservation 100

Conservation 2024 Waste Natural Gas 100

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Of Health Pushing For Changes To Reduce Adverse Health Impacts [PaEN] -- TribLive Letter: For Natural Gas Industry, Concern For Health Should Trump Industry Profits -- HEI Energy Hosts Dec.

Conservation 106

Conservation Natural Gas Climate Change Fossil Fuels 106

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Of Health Pushing For Changes To Reduce Adverse Health Impacts [PaEN] -- TribLive Letter: For Natural Gas Industry, Concern For Health Should Trump Industry Profits -- EPA/DOE Award DEP $44.4 Billion In Federal Funding Up For Grabs, PA Environmental Officials Collect Climate Action Plan Suggestions -- Post-Gazette Guest Essay: Gov.

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Conservation Climate Change Solar Power 83

ESA

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Kaine has pledged to vote against the measure because it would permit the construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline, which would carry natural gas from West Virginia to southern Virginia. Biden takes climate-law victory lap at U.N. – 8802 ) requiring the Interior Department and the U.S. International. E&E News.

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2022 Ocean Climate Change Technology 75