PA Environment Daily

JUNE 21, 2024

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- STL Resources LLC - Sturgis South Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP received Notice of Intent to remediate soil contaminated with production wastewater to meet the Background and Statewide Health Standards on the pad located in Grugan Twp., PA Bulletin, page 3546 ) -- Coterra Energy, Inc. Clinton County. (

Natural Gas 118

Natural Gas Air Pollution Fossil Fuels Waste 118

PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2024

On May 15, the Department of Environmental Protection disapproved an Act 2 Land Recycling Final Report on the remediation of soil and groundwater contamination from dozens of chemicals at the American Refining Group, Inc. Visit DEP’s Land Recycling Program webpage to learn more about this program. Refinery in Bradford, McKean County.

Recycling 80

Recycling Air Pollution Waste Natural Resources 80

PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2024

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- T&T Compression, Inc. PA Bulletin, page 2576 ) -- Coterra Energy, Inc. PA Bulletin, page 2576 ) 2024 Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 118 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. . Indiana County. (

Natural Gas 114

Natural Gas Air Pollution Recycling 2024 114

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2024

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Chesapeake Appalachia LLC - Kingsley Shale Gas Pad: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with lube oil to meet the Statewide Health Standard at the pad located in Monroe Twp., Read more here. Bradford County. ( Bradford County. ( Centre County. ( Lycoming County. (

Air Pollution 113

Air Pollution Natural Gas 2024 Recycling 113

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 30, 2022

He has spent his career championing environmental issues like clean air and water, advocating for a transition away from fossil fuels, and promoting clean energy solutions such as energy efficiency, wind, solar and geothermal. Joe is a sought after environmental voice and leader across the state and the region.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Natural Gas Clean Energy 52

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC - Warner Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP approved a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with production wastewater at the well pad located in Rush Twp., The following DEP notices were published in the September 2 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities.

Natural Gas 111

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Fossil Fuels 111

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 29, 2024

28 Hearing On Air Quality Permit For Keystone Station Coal-Fired Power Plant In Armstrong County DEP Will Hold A Hearing Feb. 28, If Requested, On Air Quality Permit For Conemaugh Coal-Fired Power Plant In Indiana County DEP, If Requested, Will Hold Feb. Of Environmental Professionals Host Feb.

Natural Resources 98

Natural Resources Conservation Recycling Air Pollution 98

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups Coterra Energy, Inc. PA Bulletin, page 6324 ) -- Consol Energy - Conventional Well 1462: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with organic compounds related to crude oil to meet the Statewide Health Standards at the well located in Morris Twp., Read more here.

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2025 Waste 97

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

27 - Public Invited To Submit Questions To Transportation Groups Urge DEP To Temporarily Halt Operations At Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County; File 2nd Notice Of Intent To Sue For Air Pollution Violations Center For Coalfield Justice Feb. 23; Transportation- Feb.

Conservation 95

Conservation Air Pollution Clean Energy Climate Change 95

PA Environment Daily

JULY 28, 2024

3 At Shikellamy State Park Marina, Sunbury [PaEN] -- Beaver County Times: Electronics Recycling Event At Riverside H.S. 6 In Beaver County -- Penn State Extension Aug. 21 Webinar - Water Testing Through Penn State's Ag Analytical Lab [PaEN] -- Learn How You Can Qualify For Free Well Water Testing During Aug. More Acres In West Vincent Twp.,

Recycling 76

Recycling Conservation 2024 Air Pollution 76

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 17, 2022

Along with rising temperatures, drought makes vegetation and forests drier and increases the risk of fires that generate air pollution. This requires accelerating the energy transition to clean and renewable sources in a way that is equitable. For more details, you can read “ On the Road to 100 Percent Renewables.”

Climate Change 306

Climate Change Technology Technology Fossil Fuels 306

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

21 Webinar On DEP's Federally-Funded Oil & Gas Well Plugging Program [PaEN] -- Energy Future PA Names Former Rep. 21 Webinar On DEP's Federally-Funded Oil & Gas Well Plugging Program [PaEN] -- Energy Future PA Names Former Rep. 23; Transportation- Feb. 23; Transportation- Feb.

Conservation 119

Conservation Natural Gas Clean Energy Air Pollution 119

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2024

Elevated conductivity levels were found in fluids outside of secondary containment in a truck off-loading area where an unknown quantity of fluid was spilled, the owner is pursuing an Act 2 Land Recycling Program cleanup. Read more here. Comitta, Sen. Santarsiero, Rep. Friel-Otten, Rep. Abney Introduce Gov.

2024 116

2024 Waste 2014 Recycling 116

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2024

2024 Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 135 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. DEP’s inspection report requested the owner to submit a plan by May 28, 2024 on how the site will be brought into compliance.

2024 111

2024 Waste Recycling Air Pollution 111

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 22, 2022

5 Storms University Of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Conservation District Study Links Pittsburgh Urban Soil Contamination To Historical Air Pollution, Inversions Allegheny County Health Dept. Releases Air Quality Annual Review Covering 2021 DEP Now Accepting Recycling Implementation Grant Applications, Deadline Oct.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Conservation Air Pollution Electricity 52

A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Climate change is and will increasingly exacerbate air pollution, disease outbreaks, drought, flooding, and the melting of glaciers, among other consequences. Of the three climate actions considered most effective at the individual level, almost half of the respondents chose recycling and reducing waste.

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Sustainable Development Government 2021 52

Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

These communities are often already exposed to lots of air pollution from things like other industries, airports, and nearby highways. Pollution control is expensive and air pollution regulations are not strict enough. Ok, but can’t we make clean energy from burning waste? Sorry, but no again.

Fossil Fuels 110

Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Waste Pollution Control 110

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 28, 2024

. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the June 29 PA Bulletin announcing it intends to issue a renewal of the American Refining Group Title V Air Quality Permit for the facility located in Bradford, McKean County. ( PA Bulletin, page 3700 ) -- Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refining & Marketing, LLC - No.

Environmental Protection 113

Environmental Protection 2024 Waste Recycling 113

Law Columbia

OCTOBER 26, 2022

An online screening tool (still in “beta”) identifies areas designated “disadvantaged” for Justice40 purposes; it takes into account factors including climate impacts, health disparities, energy and housing cost burden, vehicle pollution exposure, legacy pollution, and more.

Air Pollution 60

Air Pollution Government Greenhouse Renewable Energy 60

Ocean Conservancy

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Passing the Build Back Better Act as well is essential to transitioning to the clean energy future that we will need if we are going to avoid the worst-case scenario impacts of climate change. We know we cannot stop here. But the IIJA will lay important groundwork and benefit our ocean and coastal communities.

Ocean 99

Ocean Air Pollution Clean Energy Climate Change 99

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 9, 2024

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Denali Oilfield Services - Diesel Fuel & Production Fuel Release: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with diesel fuel and MTBE to meet Statewide Health Standards for the facility located in Delmar Twp., Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments.

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2024 Fossil Fuels 107

PA Environment Daily

JULY 19, 2024

. -- Equitrans LP - Compressor Station: DEP invites comments on an Air Quality permit covering multiple sources of air pollution at the facility located in Union Twp., LLC - Compressor Station: DEP issued a GP5 Air Quality Permit renewal for the facility located in Gaskill Twp., Washington County. Bradford County. (

Air Pollution 110

Air Pollution Natural Gas Waste Recycling 110

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Here are 91 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us.

Conservation 109

Conservation Electricity Air Pollution Recycling 109

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 5, 2023

Sewer System Sale To Aqua Pennsylvania -- PittsburghUnionProgress.com: Bring Hard-To-Recycle Items To PA Resources Council Events In Allegheny County -- Scranton Times Editorial: Set National Plastics Recycling Rules -- Scranton Times: Lackawanna River Conservation Assn.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Climate Change Recycling Air Pollution 98

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Wolf Touts PA's Leadership In Clean Energy Transition At Global Clean Energy Action Forum In Pittsburgh Team Pennsylvania, Co-Chaired By Gov. 26 EarthTalk Webinar Features Update On Solar Energy In Pennsylvania PennTAP Hosts Nov. 14-16 In Lewisburg, Union County Featuring Mega Trail Hiker Heather Anderson Sept.

Clean Energy 52

Clean Energy Conservation Natural Gas Air Pollution 52

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Senate Passes Amended STREAM Mine Reclamation Act And Sends It Back House [PaEN] -- MCall Guest Essay: Recycling, The Neighbors And The Global Economy - Lehigh Valley Development Corp -- The Holcad: Westminster College Students Present Project To Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition -- Penn State Extension: Dec. 21 Webinar On 4-H Youth Program.

Conservation 75

Conservation Natural Gas Air Pollution Clean Energy 75

PA Environment Daily

JULY 4, 2022

Supreme Court Decision Did Not Affect EPA’s Ability To Regulate Carbon Dioxide As A Pollutant, Has No Impact On DEP's RGGI Power Plant Carbon Pollution Reduction Program Evangelical Environmental Network: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Of U.S. 1 15th Coal Miner’s Heritage Festival July 10 At The No.

Carbon Dioxide 52

Carbon Dioxide Conservation Recycling Air Pollution 52

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 6, 2023

16 Shaping The Pennsylvania Clean Energy & Efficiency Workforce Future Webinar [PaEN] -- Sustainable Pittsburgh Selected As One Of 20 Regional Green Jobs Centers To Train Individuals For Climate-Resilient Jobs [PaEN] -- DCNR Webinar: Advancing Climate Resiliency In Pennsylvania Aug. Shapiro: Darlington Twp., Chris Deluzio -- Aug.

Conservation 97

Conservation Climate Change Solar Power Natural Gas 97

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 23, 2023

StreamWatch Volunteer Training May 20 In Monroe County [PaEN] -- CBF: Proposed Settlement Of Lawsuit Against EPA For Failing To Hold Pennsylvania Accountable For Meeting Chesapeake Bay Water Pollution Reduction Goals Focuses On Actions In 7 PA Counties [PaEN] -- New State Health Plan Identifies Health Issues Related To Natural Resource Extraction, (..)

Conservation 105

Conservation Earth Day Natural Gas Climate Change 105

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 28, 2024

1 Hearing On Energy Reliability, Sustainability, Affordability [Will They Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities? ] -- PA Assn. 15 Webinar On Evaluating Ecological Risk Under PA's Land Recycling Program [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Hosts Feb. Yaw: Senate Environmental Committee To Join Ohio Legislators For Feb.

Air Pollution 85

Air Pollution Natural Gas Conservation 2024 85

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

6 Virtual Brown Bag Briefing On Chemical Recycling , Noon. Grants -- Cornell Ornithology Lab Begins Accepting Land Trust Bird Conservation Grant Applications In January [PaEN] Upcoming Events -- Better Path Coalition: Dec. Read more here ] -- Penn State Extension In-Person Private Water Supply Education & Water Testing Workshop Jan.

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Climate Change Greenhouse Electricity 84

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 28, 2024

Million In 37 Clean Energy Projects In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: USDA Sends PA $5.2 Million For Solar, Energy Efficiency Projects -- LancasterOnline: Lancaster County Receives $2.1 In 2021 Without Permits, Stormwater Runoff Controls, Did Not Comply With March 2022 Order -- PennVEST Invests $194.3

Conservation 109

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 109

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

Leib, Pittsburgh -- PA Capital-Star: Environmentalists, Advocates Urge Shapiro To Stay The Course On RGGI Carbon Pollution Reduction Plan -- Scranton Times Editorial: Carbon Pollution Reduction Plan Serves Economy, Environment [RGGI] -- TribLive: Pittsburgh To Get $1.5

Conservation 111

Conservation Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Earth Day 111

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 19, 2022

Scranton -- Utility Dive: PJM Proposes ‘First-Ready, First-Served’ Interconnection Review Process To Clear Renewable Backlog -- WESA: PennDOT Wants To Install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Every 50 Miles Along Interstates -- Scranton Times: Electric Vehicles Long-Term Fuel Price Hedge -- Rep.

Conservation 64

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 64

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Of Interior Approves $76.4

Nuclear Power 76

Nuclear Power Electricity Conservation Recycling 76

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Read more here. Read more here. This bill is now in the Senate Appropriations Committee.

2021 59

2021 Renewable Energy Regulations Clean Energy 59

PA Environment Daily

JULY 3, 2022

DOE Seeks Public Input On $500 Million Bipartisan Infrastructure Program To Turn Former Mine Lands Into Clean Energy Projects [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension: PA Landowners Guide To Utility-Scale Solar Leasing [PaEN] -- Nextracker And BCI Steel Renovate Abandoned Pittsburgh Steel Factory To Serve Growing U.S.

Conservation 64

Conservation Clean Energy Climate Change Air Pollution 64