PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

For DEP, the Agenda includes a proposed regulation establishing an annual permit fee for shale gas wells [ Read more here ] and updated waste management regulations covering conventional oil and gas operations [ Read more here ]. Received Jan. 28, Issued Jan. Washington County. Received Dec. 13, Authorized Jan. Chester County. (

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2025

The air monitoring study is set to begin today, May 1, marking the start of a multi-year air monitoring campaign designed to comprehensively assess the air emissions of gas well development from construction through production. will be monitored close to the well pad through the duration of the air monitoring project.

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Natural Gas Air Pollution Nitrogen Oxides Regulations 53

PA Environment Daily

MAY 28, 2023

Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. Visit the PA Environment Digest Calendar Of Events for more opportunities. Posted: May 28, 2023]

Natural Gas 81

Natural Gas Greenhouse Air Pollution 2023 81

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2025

Click Here for a copy of the letter. On February 28, ECOS also issued this statement on the reported 65% cut to the US Environmental Protection Agencys budget-- States carry out more than 90% of the nations federal environmental laws in communities around the U.S.,

Air Pollution 69

Air Pollution Environmental Protection Waste Climate Change 69

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 Posted: April 16, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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Natural Gas Renewable Energy Electricity Clean Energy 92

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

At Jennings Environmental Education Center A Rainy Success In Butler County [PaEN] -- TribLive: Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Mild, Snowy Winter For Pennsylvania -- Post-Gazette: It’s Linked To Ticks, Can Be Life Threatening, What Do We Know About Alpha-Gal Syndrome? 16 -- Gov.

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Natural Gas Climate Change Fossil Fuels Conservation 83

PA Environment Daily

JULY 19, 2024

Local nonprofit Protect PT invites area residents close to the Westmoreland Landfill, located in Rostraver, and the Monessen Coke Works, near-by in Monessen to attend a July 30 educational session at the Monessen Public Library, 329 Donner Avenue in Monessen, Westmoreland County starting at 5:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Air Pollution 86

Air Pollution Environmental Science Technology Technology 86

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

Envirothon Team Get Hands-On Science Lessons In Canoes -- National Energy Technology Laboratory: Winners In Western PA, West Virginia Science Bowl Competed In National Science Bowl -- PA Solar Center Honors 5 Western PA Organizations Who Have Gone Solar [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Eagle On The Mend Through Ashkar Students’ Efforts -- Reading Eagle: (..)

Conservation 83

Conservation Waste 2024 Clean Energy 83

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. 23 PA Bulletin [PaEN] -- Susquehanna River Basin Commission Invites Comments On Cooperative Fish Nursery General Permit; Hearing Set For Feb. 22 RiverWatch Video Report -- First Street Foundation: Over 3.2

2010 83

2010 Air Pollution Conservation 2023 83

PA Environment Daily

JULY 23, 2023

Of Environmental Educators Seeking Presentation Proposals For 2024 Conference [PaEN] -- PA Assn. 27 Ramble, A Day Of Outdoor Adventures And Educational Programs in Monroe County -- Registration Open! Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources.

Natural Gas 73

Natural Gas Conservation Waste Natural Resources 73

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2024

Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. 28 to Oct. 28 to Oct. 28 to Oct. 6 [PaEN] Background On Issues -- Lt. Visit the PA Environment Digest Calendar Of Events for more opportunities. Posted: June 2, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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Nuclear Power 2024 Clean Energy Renewable Energy 77

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 3, 2024

Million Fine Over Clairton Coke [Coal] Works Air Pollution -- Post-Gazette: US Steel Fined $1.9 Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. 28 -- PUC Reminder Of Opportunities To Comment On Proposed 18.7% 28 -- PUC Reminder Of Opportunities To Comment On Proposed 18.7%

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Clean Energy Recycling 2008 84

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 25, 2025

They will also support the execution of over 250 energy efficiency/pollution prevention assessments for small and mid-size manufacturers at no cost to the manufacturers, which will be conducted by PennTAPs team of expert regional technical advisers.

2025 69

2025 Air Pollution Renewable Energy Natural Gas 69

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

. -- Hyde Park Foundry & Mach Co - Violation: Abandoning Well (2023) October 25, 2024 follow-up inspection of the LOTS 255,256,257,358 2 in Hyde Park Borough, Westmoreland County found the well abandoned, not plugged and without production, waste generation and well integrity reports. DEP continued violations. DEP continued violations.

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Natural Gas 2024 2023 2017 108

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

In addition to this uptick in production, at the same time, we had a big increase in waste production. So actually about 98% of waste production from fracked wells is in the form of produced water. Where does this waste actually go? Are There Disproportionate Exposures From Waste? It has several different outlets.

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Waste Natural Gas 2005 2019 93

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 15, 2024

Million Civil Penalty To Equitrans For Violations Related To The Uncontrolled Venting Of 1.1 Million Civil Penalty To Equitrans For Violations Related To The Uncontrolled Venting Of 1.1 Million Civil Penalty To Equitrans For Violations Related To The Uncontrolled Venting Of 1.1

Waste 94

Waste Recycling Air Pollution 2024 94

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2025

Our mission is to improve policy and regulations for the oversight of fossil fuel extraction and use; to educate, empower and organize coalfield citizens; and to protect public and environmental health. CCJ has over three thousand members and supporters and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.

Natural Gas 77

Natural Gas Air Pollution Regulations Waste 77

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 15, 2021

On December 16, DEP’s Solid Waste Advisory and Recycling Fund Advisory Committees are scheduled to meet and on the agenda are presentations by DEP on its recommendations for changing the law to make Act 101 Recycling Programs more effective and fixing the very broken Electronics Waste Recycling Program.

Recycling 75

Recycling Waste Law Government 75

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Read more here. House Bill 652 would give DEP the statutory authority to deny a permit application in any environmental justice area based on the “cumulative environmental impacts.”

Natural Gas 115

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Ozone 115

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 17, 2023

Read more here. House Bill 652 would give DEP the statutory authority to deny a permit application in any environmental justice area based on the “cumulative environmental impacts.”

Air Pollution 98

Air Pollution Waste Natural Gas Ozone 98

Edouard Stenger

JANUARY 10, 2023

What if cities tomorrow were using all their waste as resources to the circular economy ? According to data from the European Union, each EU citizen currently generates 505 kgs of municipal waste per year (or 1.38 Food scraps, food waste and other putriscible materials such as yard waste can go to biodigestors or composting solutions.

Waste 52

Waste Recycling Sustainable Development Air Pollution 52

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 10, 2024

Million In Federal Funding To Support Abandoned Mine Reclamation US Dept. Of The Interior Awards $28.67 Of The Interior Awards $28.67 Of The Interior Awards $28.67

Waste 79

Waste Recycling Conservation 2024 79

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Dec. to -25.7%) ] -- PUC: Proposed Settlement With PPL To Resolve Widespread Consumer Billing Issues, $1 Million Penalty -- MCall: PPL To Pay Fines, Forgive Costs Totaling $17.2

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Air Pollution Politics 2023 108

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 5, 2023

Dive Deeper Biennial Water Resource Conference For Educators Set For Sept. Dive Deeper Biennial Water Resource Conference For Educators Set For Sept. Partners Host June 8 Webinar - Solar Successes & Lessons Learned From PA School Case Studies Nature At Risk: Are Bats Flying Back From The Brink?

Natural Gas 90

Natural Gas Conservation Air Pollution Waste 90

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Billion Tax Break -- Public Source: When An Air Inversion Rolls In, Do Efforts To Curb Industrial Pollution Work In Allegheny County? Senate returns to voting session Feb. 27, 28, March 1, 6, 7, 8 -- Committee Schedule -- March 7-- Governor’s Budget Address House returns to voting session Feb.

Natural Gas 113

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2023 2022 113

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

23 Webinar On The Facility's Report Card -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Shell Petrochemical Plant Receives DEP Notice Of Violation For Exceeding Air Emission Limits In Nov., Click Here to watch online. Click Here for more on the agenda.)

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas 2020 Air Pollution Waste 108

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2025

.] -- The Allegheny Front: Advice From A Youth Climate Organizer; Preview Of Pittsburgh Youth Climate Summit -- StateCollege.com Guest Essay: Youth Know The Direction America Should Take - Im Listening - By Peter Buck, Director of Education At Penn State Sustainability -- Criminal Convictions; Record Penalties, Restitution Of Over $158.3

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 1, 2024

Of Environmental Educators Announce 2024 Award Winners Republican Rep. PA Trout Unlimited Additional Tools-- Click Here to sign up to receive the Weekly Digest directly by email PA Environment Digest Twitter Feed : Update on PA environmental issues.

Nuclear Power 96

Nuclear Power Conservation Air Pollution Waste 96

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2025

Rate Increase For Philadelphia Gas Works [PaEN] -- PennDOT Opens 3 New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations In Clearfield, Clinton, Columbia Counties -- WHYY: These Philly-Area Doulas Want Parents To Think About Their Exposures To Heat, Air Pollution, Lead, Other Toxins -- Williamsport Sun: Signs Opposing Solar-Chicken Farm In Muncy Creek Twp.

Earth Day 53

Earth Day Natural Gas Air Pollution Natural Resources 53

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Read more here. House Bill 652 would give DEP the statutory authority to deny a permit application in any environmental justice area based on the “cumulative environmental impacts.”

Air Pollution 83

Air Pollution Waste Natural Gas Ozone 83

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

20 Stroud Water Research Center Partners With Amazon Web Services On Watershed Restoration To Help Achieve Chesapeake Bay Pollution Reduction Goals Pike Conservation District: DEP Releases New Online Bridge & Culvert Maintenance & Repair Permitting Tool Penn State Extension Hosts Dec. 11; Sets Nov. 11; Sets Nov.

Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas Recycling 2023 Conservation 92

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Read more here. House Bill 652 would give DEP the statutory authority to deny a permit application in any environmental justice area based on the “cumulative environmental impacts.”

Air Pollution 82

Air Pollution Waste Natural Gas Ozone 82

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Read more here. House Bill 652 would give DEP the statutory authority to deny a permit application in any environmental justice area based on the “cumulative environmental impacts.”

Air Pollution 81

Air Pollution Waste Natural Gas Ozone 81

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2024

have announced the launch of a collaboration that will support efforts across the University’s mission of research, education and community impact. Penn State University and Shell USA Inc. Million In Tax Credits To Subsidize Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County; Total Expected To Be $1.17

Recycling 105

Recycling Biofuels Air Pollution Carbon Emissions 105

PA Environment Daily

MAY 8, 2023

of Health, CDC Launch Environmental Public Health Tracking Program Earthworks Submits Video Evidence To DEP Of More Air Pollution Violations By Gas Flares At Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County Senate Environmental Committee Meets May 10 On Bills To Narrow Grounds For Appealing DEP Actions, ‘Stream Cleaning,’ Renaming DEP To The Dept.

Recycling 98

Recycling Natural Gas 2023 Conservation 98

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 27, 2024

Room G-50 Irvis Building. Click Here to watch online. -- US Dept. National- $3.66

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas Air Pollution Conservation Waste 106

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 29, 2024

.” -- Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] Click Here To View Or Print The Entire April 29 PA Environment Digest 126 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic US Dept.

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Conservation Electricity Earth Day 2024 98