PA Environment Daily

JUNE 9, 2023

Third Annual Breeding Bird Blitz For Conservation - Donate To Your Favorite Team By June 19 [PaEN] -- DEP/EPA AirNOW Forecasts Code ORANGE Air Quality Action Day Friday, June 9 Across PA -- TribLive: Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert Issued For Region -- PA Capital-Star - John Micek: What The Wildfires Teach Us - We Might Not Survive Our Own Climate Foolishness, (..)

Natural Gas 102

Natural Gas Nuclear Power 2026 Conservation 102

A Greener Life

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The state, where the political leadership continues denying the scientific consensus of human-induced climate change, has been warned to prepare itself for the tropical storm, Helene. There is no Florida gubernatorial election until 2026, and Marco Rubio’s senate seat election is not before 2028. Photo credit: The Weather Channel.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

1 -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Shell Petrochemical Plant’s Costs Much Higher Than Previously Disclosed,-- $14 Billion; Won’t Be Fully Up And Running Until 2025, 2026 -- TribLive: Multi-Million Dollar Power Line Project Needed To Make Up For Closure Of Springdale Power Plant -- Sen. Month Starting Feb. Month Starting Feb.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Air Pollution Renewable Energy Conservation 98

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 19, 2023

Million, 11.35% Increase Over March 2022 -- Post-Gazette Editorial: COVID Still Demands Vigilance 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: April 19, 2023] PA Environment Digest

Earth Day 102

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CEQA Developments

MARCH 4, 2025

This proposed new statute would require the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (OLUCI), by mid-2026, to prepare and transmit to the Natural Resources Agency for certification and adoption refinements to the Class 32 infill development exemption that would establish a number of changes to increase the exemptions applicability and usefulness.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 3, 2022

A new poll from Embold Research found that solar energy has strong support across political, racial, gender, and regional lines. In 2021, a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation that would increase Pennsylvania’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (AEPS) goal to 18 percent by 2026.

Solar Power 52

Solar Power Renewable Energy Politics 2026 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2025

McCormick Defended DOGE, President And Called Signal Chat A Mistake In First Tele-Town Hall -- WESA: Collaboration Or Combat?

Nuclear Power 78

Nuclear Power Clean Air Act Natural Gas Natural Resources 78

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 27, 2025

Superfund Site In Lackawanna County -- Bucks County Beacon: Bucks Countys New Farmland Preservation Initiative Allows More Flexibility, Aims To Share State Funding -- York Daily Record: The Hellbender, PAs Official State Amphibian, Is Proposed For Endangered Species Status Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant Restart -- Financial Times: Tech Stocks (..)

Nuclear Power 67

Nuclear Power Natural Resources 2026 Electricity 67

PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2022

What’s Your Community Doing? Of State Reports Successful Primary Election In PA -- Gov.

Fossil Fuels 63

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Conservation 2026 63

Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

We just need our political leaders to take action. We also need this now – not in 2026 , as currently planned by the federal government. Fortunately, we already have readily available ways to create a more sustainable transportation future for everyone right now , no matter where they live.

Electricity 52

Electricity 2026 Government Carbon Emissions 52

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 84

Clean Energy Carbon Dioxide Carbon Emissions Natural Gas 84

Greenbuilding Law

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

It is suggested other countries should emulate Germany, but there appears to be little political will by governments to do the right thing in this age when the lowest first price wins out above all and at a time when global supply chains transect a flat earth.

Law 52

Law 2026 2023 Natural Resources 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2025

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro -- The Center Square: Shapiros Office Deleted Emails Relevant To Sexual Misconduct Complaint -- Spotlight PA: Thousands In Limbo As Shapiro Administration Again Tries To Convince Lawmakers To Fund Home Repair Program -- PennLive: Gov. Ohio- $2.92

Politics 63

Politics Natural Gas 2028 Nuclear Power 63

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 21, 2024

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Kevin Boyle For PFA Violation -- TribLive Editorial: Mental Health Is More Important Than Political Power [Rep. Shapiro -- Spotlight PA: Gov. Kevin Boyle, Subject Of Arrest Warrant -- Inquirer: Warrant Issued For Arrest Of Democratic Rep. National- $3.67

Politics 108

Politics Natural Gas 2026 2024 108

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 2025

Martin Doesnt Rule Out Potential Entrance Into 2026 Governors Race -- Scranton Times: Republican Con. Meuser Bring Potential Gubernatorial Pitches To Conservative Conference In Harrisburg -- LancasterOnline: State Sen.

2026 85

2026 Natural Gas Natural Resources 2025 85

Circle of Blue

MARCH 28, 2022

The nearly 23,000-member Gila River Indian Community is modernizing: adding to its group of casinos, preparing to expand its irrigated farm acres, and elevating its influence in Arizona’s politics and economy. Regulatory changes in water policy and practice are some of the steepest cliffs in Arizona’s political landscape.

2022 362

2022 Law Politics 2014 362

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 17, 2023

gigawatts of capacity from gas plants are planned to go online from 2023 to 2026. Industry powers with financial and political clout aren’t willing to give up their profits for a cleaner and healthier planet despite having known for decades the harm that fossil fuels inflict. I hope these companies will be held accountable.

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Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Nitrogen Oxides Electricity 246

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov.

Politics 97

Politics Natural Gas 2024 2020 97

Circle of Blue

MARCH 14, 2022

Arizona and the six other Colorado River Basin states have a 2026 deadline to reach a new agreement on sharing the river’s water. . The second path is more perilous, strewn with impediments of politics, civic disagreement, financing, litigation, and inaction that yields a catastrophe where everything goes wrong. .

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 5, 2024

Resource Links: -- PA Utility Law Project March 15 Webinar On Impacts Of LNG Gas Exports On Energy Costs For Pennsylvania Families; LNG Export Capacity To Double, Even With Permit Pause [PaEN] -- US Energy Information Agency: US LNG Gas Exports To China NewsClips - LNG: -- Bloomberg: Natural Gas Prices Jump As EQT Slashes Output To Fight Glut -- Reuters: (..)

Natural Gas 122

Natural Gas 2005 2026 Carbon Emissions 122

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 25, 2025

24 RiverWatch Video Report -- Centre Daily Times: Follow These Centre County Recycling Tips In 2025 -- Lock Haven Express: Penn State, DCNR Forest Health Briefing, Forest Landowners Conference March 6-8 In State College -- Jan. Ohio- $3.01

Natural Gas 82

Natural Gas 2025 Nuclear Power 2027 82

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Train Derailments -- Scranton Times: Scranton Raises Concerns About Norfolk Southern Rail Bridge’s Rusty Steel, Crumbling Concrete 6th Oil/Natural Gas Spike: True Energy Independence Means Renewables [ There Is No Limit To What Oil/Natural Gas Industry Can Make You Pay ] -- S&P Global: US Gas Producers Tout LNG Growth Outlook Despite Regulatory (..)

Natural Gas 105

Natural Gas 2024 2026 Natural Resources 105

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

21 [PaEN] -- Schuylkill Action Network Newsletter Highlights Work Group Updates; Upcoming Events; Partner Resources; Healthy Lands Week; Grant Opportunities -- Keep PA Beautiful, Erie-Western PA Port Authority, Partners Collaborate To Keep Litter, Debris From Going Into Presque Isle Bay, Lake Erie; Cleanup Events Set For Sept.

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas Politics 2024 2026 107

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 25, 2025

GW Of New Electric Generation Capacity; Reviews To Be Completed By 2026; List Of Projects Not Available Now [PaEN] -- Apply Now! Free PA Industrial Energy Audits Available To First 20 Facilities To Apply [PaEN] -- Inquirer: Federal Electric Vehicle Charging Funds Paused; How Is PA Able To Keep Building?

Natural Resources 54

Natural Resources 2025 2026 Electricity 54

Enviromental Defense

MAY 11, 2022

The government that we elect in June will be in power until 2026. Let’s make sure all political parties know that! For one, this is a critical decade for climate action. The latest report from the IPCC says that greenhouse gas emissions must peak by 2025 and decline steeply. In fact, this government has gone backward on climate action.

Climate Change 98

Climate Change Government 2026 2025 98

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 14, 2023

6 to 13 In Harrisburg: ‘Connecting Our Communities’ -- LancasterOnline: Lancaster County Groups Gain Nearly $65,000 For Clean Water Projects -- Potter Leader-Enterprise: PA Wilds Master Watershed Steward - Several Programs Available For Greener Spaces -- PA Lake Management Society, Wilkes College Host Jan.

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas Solar Power Fossil Fuels 2023 107

PA Environment Daily

JULY 5, 2021

Editor’s Note: Due to my recovery from heart surgery, I’m posting a limited number of environment and energy articles each day-- David Hess Senate returns to session September 20, 21, 22 -- Committee Schedule House returns to session September 27, 28, 29 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events CourierT: PA Budget Earmarks $1.6

2026 63

2026 Politics Waste Electricity 63

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

NewsClips - LNG: -- Reuters: European Union Receives Bids For Nearly 3 Times The Volume Of Gas They Need -- PA Independent Oil & Gas Association: An Increase In LNG Gas Exports Is Expected To Increase Seasonal Price Volatility In The Future -- Financial Times: Household Energy Costs Factor Into Biden’s Pause On New LNG Natural Gas Export Facilities (..)

Natural Gas 121

Natural Gas Law Electricity 2023 121

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 17, 2022

Other States/National/International -- WPost: String Of Climate Disasters Strike Before Summer Even Starts -- Reuters: Biden To Lead Major Economies In Push For More Urgent Action On Climate PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- Post-Gazette: Allegheny County Man Charged With Crimes Related To Assaulting U.S. Million, Down From $461.6

Natural Gas 63

Natural Gas 2026 Waste Electricity 63

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 24, 2023

Shapiro Reopens Damaged Section Of I-95 In Philadelphia Norfolk Southern Train Derailment -- AP: NTSB Hearing Focuses On Equipment That Failed In Norfolk Southern Train Derailment 6th Oil/Natural Gas Spike: True Energy Independence Means Renewables [ There Is No Limit To What Oil/Natural Gas Industry Can Make You Pay ] -- AAA Average Gasoline Prices: (..)

Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas 2026 Electricity Clean Energy 92

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 15, 2023

Billion Over 4 Years -- Independent Fiscal Office: Budget Impact Of New Union Contract FY 24-25 - $696 Million -- The Center Square: In-State Tuition At Penn State, University Of Pittsburgh Among Costliest Nationwide -- York Dispatch: Dr.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Electricity 2026 2023 98

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2022

AB 2446 requires reductions of average carbon intensity in construction materials for new buildings and also sets comprehensive targets to achieve a net 40% reduction from 2026 building material GHG emission levels by 2035. Two new laws address this issue on different fronts.

2021 130

2021 2022 Sea Level Clean Energy 130

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Her term will expire on April 1, 2026. An alumna of Elizabethtown College in Lancaster County, with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, she lives in Mechanicsburg and is married with three children. Zerfuss Kathryn L. Zerfuss was nominated to serve as commissioner by Gov. Tom Wolf on Sept.

2017 98

2017 2027 2022 Earth Day 98

Physics World

MAY 17, 2022

The ITER project, which will cost tens of billions of euros, is now some 75% complete with the facility on track for its “first plasma” in early 2026. ” Bigot has been an outstanding political leader and reliable friend far beyond the ITER project. We will miss him greatly. Sibylle Günter. We will miss him greatly.”

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Data Center Boom Is A Job-Creation Bust 6th Oil/Natural Gas Spike: True Energy Independence Means Renewables [ There Is No Limit To What Oil/Natural Gas Industry Can Make You Pay ] -- Senate DEP Budget Hearing Focuses On Permit Reviews; Governors Lightning Energy Plan; Bringing On More Baseload Power Generation; Firing Intractable DEP Employees [PaEN] (..)

Natural Gas 45

Natural Gas Natural Resources 2025 Conservation 45

Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The UN’s Climate Change Conference is just about to kick off in Dubai, juxtaposing the powerful political power of the fossil fuel industry and the desperate need to reduce oil and gas usage as we face an ongoing climate crisis. 473.6 (+31%) Alternative 3 1,373.2 171.3 (-11%) EPA’s proposal would reduce heat-trapping emissions by 1.5

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2026 Climate Change Nitrogen Oxides Greenhouse 306

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2022

Lower In 2050 PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- City & State PA: Sen. Bipartisan Federal Infrastructure Law -- Sen. Casey: Announces $2.1 Casey: Announces $2.1 EIA: Ban On New Natural Gas Pipelines Would Cut Carbon Dioxide Emissions From Natural Gas Combustion 4.4%

Natural Gas 63

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels Earth Day 63