PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2025

Its a daily litany of spills, polluted water supplies, smell of natural gas in the air, noise, air pollution, explosions, landslides, truck traffic, radioactive waste, gas flares, erosion problems, dust, lights, road dumping waste, abandoned equipment and wells.

Air Pollution 80

Air Pollution Waste Natural Gas 2023 80

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 21, 2025

Community solar will grow Pennsylvanias capacity to get energy from the sun, which will improve air quality and reduce our reliance on more polluting energy sources, said Alice Lu, Policy Analyst at Clean Air Council. Yet they are still a reliable and affordable source of energy. Kate Harper (R) and Fmr Cong.

Clean Energy 103

Clean Energy Nitrogen Oxides Renewable Energy Carbon Dioxide 103

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 7, 2024

2023 was a milestone year for electric car sales in the US. That is A LOT of EVs and A LOT less oil use, air pollution and climate emissions. But it shouldn’t be surprising that the transition to electric vehicles might not be a straight line up, up and up. Automakers pushed back, concerned the rules were too stringent.

Electricity 361

Electricity Climate Change 2023 Environmental Protection 361

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2025

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC - Morgan K Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP received a Notice of Intent to remediate soil contaminated by production wastewater to meet the Statewide Health Standards at the pad located in Armenia Twp., Read more here. Bradford County. ( Sullivan County. ( Susquehanna County. (

Natural Gas 96

Natural Gas 2025 Electricity Recycling 96

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

19 Public Meeting On Blythe Recycling & Demolition Site Landfill Permit Renewal In Schuylkill County [PaEN] -- DEP To Hold Dec. 19 Public Meeting On Blythe Recycling & Demolition Site Landfill Permit Renewal In Schuylkill County [PaEN] -- DEP To Hold Dec. 12 [PaEN] -- PA Assn. 12 [PaEN] -- PA Assn. . -- PA Forestry Assn.

Air Pollution 48

Air Pollution Natural Gas Electricity Clean Air Act 48

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 4537 ) 2024 Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 181 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. The following DEP notices were published in the August 3 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Philadelphia. ( Wyoming County. (

Natural Gas 114

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2024 Recycling 114

Legal Planet

APRIL 25, 2022

Zero-NOx appliance standards would benefit public health, cut greenhouse gas pollution, and create jobs. However, the policies also raise questions about air districts’ legal authority and the potential financial impacts on low-income households. billion in annual monetized health benefits. billion in annual monetized health benefits.

Fossil Fuels 130

Fossil Fuels Nitrogen Oxides Electricity Air Pollution 130

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2024

million to seven applicants for the PA State Clean Diesel Grant Program , which provides financial incentives and support for fleet owners and operators to reduce air pollution from their vehicle fleets. Transportation is one of our biggest areas of impact for improving air quality,” said DEP Interim Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley.

Ground-Level Ozone 75

Ground-Level Ozone Nitrogen Oxides Air Pollution Ozone 75

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Because an unknown quantity of wastewater was released, DEP recommended Chesapeake remediate the area under the Act 2 Land Recycling Program. Because an unknown quantity of wastewater was released, DEP recommended PA General Energy remediate the area under the Act 2 Land Recycling Program. Read more here.

2019 108

2019 2024 Natural Gas Toxic Substances Control Act 108

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Coterra Energy, Inc. - PA Bulletin, page 7434 ] Air Permits -- Coterra Energy, Inc. Wood E Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP issued an Air Quality Plan Approval for multiple air pollution sources for the facility located in Dimock Twp., PA Bulletin, page 7418 ] Read more here.

Natural Gas 116

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2023 Electricity 116

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

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

3–4 Postponed: PennDOT National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant Applications PennTAP: Apply Now For USDA Rural Energy For America Renewable Energy, Efficiency Improvement Loans, Grants PA Solar Center Webinar: Feb. 28 to Feb. 3 PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - Feb.

Conservation 102

Conservation Recycling 2023 Air Pollution 102

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2022

AB 2101 expands carbon sequestration projects to include whole orchard recycling (onsite grinding or chipping of whole trees during orchard removal for use in topsoil). While the Governor’s veto message asserted that additional legislative direction was not necessary, communities in the Valley continue to suffer from serious air pollution.

2021 130

2021 2022 Sea Level Clean Energy 130

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

1 Utility Prices Are Changing - Natural Gas (+149% to -64.2%); Electric (+18.8% 1 Utility Prices Are Changing - Natural Gas (+149% to -64.2%); Electric (+18.8% 1 Utility Prices Are Changing - Natural Gas (+149% to -64.2%); Electric (+18.8% PA Recycling Markets Center’s PA ReMaDE Conference Jan. 11; Sets Nov. 11; Sets Nov.

Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas Recycling 2023 Conservation 92

Earthava

MAY 17, 2021

Green technologies are eco-friendly inventions that’ concerned with energy efficiency, recycling, renewable resources , and more. In the transportation sector, green tech solutions include electric vehicles, such as eco-friendly electric scooters and e-bikes, and vehicle sharing, among others.

Biofuels 69

Biofuels Carbon Emissions Carbon Monoxide Air Pollution 69

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2025

An estimated 47 gallons of glycol was involved, but DEP referred the pad owner to the Act 2 Land Recycling Program for cleanup procedures and standards. 2025 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups So far in 2025, DEP received or acted on 37 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups.

2025 59

2025 Natural Gas Waste Electricity 59

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

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Buckeye Pipeline Malvern Terminal: DEP received a Remedial Investigation Report/Cleanup Plan to remediate soil and groundwater contaminated with unleaded gasoline, leaded gasoline, diesel fuel, lead and No. PA Bulletin, page 1012 ) Read more here. Chester County. ( Wycoming County. ( Tioga County. (

Natural Gas 115

Natural Gas Air Pollution Recycling Environmental Protection 115

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2024

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Leatherwood LLC - Bristor-Fonner Conventional Well: DEP received a Notice of Intent to remediate soil contaminated with crude oil and the well plugged so the property can continue to be used for residential purposes located in Morris Twp., Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments.

Natural Gas 117

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2024 Recycling 117

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 109

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Fossil Fuels 109

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

JULY 29, 2024

Of Environmental Professionals Karl Mason And Walter Lyon Awards Feature: Rock - Water - Air: The Quecreek Mine Rescue 22 Years Later No One Warned A Cameron County Family Their Water Well Was Contaminated By A Seneca Resources Shale Gas Wastewater Pipeline Rupture Penn State Extension Aug. 2024 Delaware River Watershed Forum Sept.

Conservation 96

Conservation 2024 Recycling Air Pollution 96

PA Environment Daily

JULY 21, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Chesapeake Appalachia LLC - O’Dowd SUS Well Pad: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with production wastewater at the pad located in Auburn Twp., For more information on programs, training opportunities and upcoming events, visit the Susquehanna River Basin Commission website.

Air Pollution 98

Air Pollution Natural Gas Waste Radiation 98

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 16, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- EQT Corporation - Stattler Road Well Pad: DEP received a Notice Of Intent to remediation soil and groundwater contaminated with producing wastewater from holes in secondary site containment in Whiteley Twp., Washington County. Comments Due July 17. ( PA Bulletin, page 3228 ) Read more here.

Natural Gas 96

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Recycling 96

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 9, 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 91

Air Pollution Natural Gas Waste Ozone 91

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

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

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Chesapeake Appalachia LLC - Angie Well Pad 2: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with petroleum products in Auburn Twp., The following DEP notices were published in the February 4 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Susquehanna County. ( Bradford County. (

Natural Gas 113

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Renewable Energy 113

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 6030 ) -- Hill Top Energy Center, LLC - 620 MW Natural Gas-Fired Power Plant: DEP extended two Air Quality Approvals related to construction and temporary operation of the facility until March 28, 2025 for the plant located in Cumberland Twp., Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Coterra Energy, Inc. Read more here.

Natural Gas 73

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2024 Waste 73

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The new Driving PA Forward Truck and Bus Fleet Grant-funded projects will take 42 old diesel trucks and buses off the road, replacing them with electric, propane, compressed natural gas, and new clean diesel vehicles. The projects are located in high-population areas with dense traffic and high air pollution levels.

Nitrogen Oxides 57

Nitrogen Oxides Clean Energy Ground-Level Ozone Carbon Dioxide 57

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

23; Transportation- Feb. Billion Endowment -- Inside Climate News: In Dimock, Susquehanna County, A PA Town Riven By Fracking, Concerns About Ties Between A Judge And A Gas Driller Over Recent Attorney General Settlement -- Better Path Coalition Hosts Feb. 23; Transportation- Feb.

Conservation 90

Conservation Natural Gas Clean Energy Air Pollution 90

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

billion gallons of drilling wastewater generated every year in Pennsylvania-- where it does for disposal or recycling, waste injection well development, problems with the conventional and shale gas wastewater reporting system, road dumping of conventional drilling wastewater and much more. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas 2020 Regulations Air Pollution 97

Enviromental Defense

JUNE 3, 2022

Phase out gas-fired electricity by 2030 and restart renewable energy efforts, including allowing residential and small commercial renewable system operators to earn credits. Ensure we don’t recycle toxics by requiring that products sent for recycling do not contain dangerous substances.

Conservation 52

Conservation Endangered Species Act Waste 2030 52

PA Environment Daily

MAY 15, 2024

In Civil Penalties For 12-Month Air Quality Violations After May 2023 Consent Order [PaEN] -- Western PA Residents Comment After A Year Of Shell Petrochemical Plant Operations [PaEN] -- PA Taxpayers To Give $130.9 . -- Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community (BCMAC): Awarded $631,534.22

2023 111

2023 Conservation Electricity 2028 111

PA Environment Daily

MAY 6, 2023

DEP requested a written report on the incident from the company by May 19, 2023, including a description of how the company plans to demonstrate attainment with Act 2 Land Recycling Program clean up standards. Here are other violations DEP’s inspectors found during inspections from April 29 to May 5.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas 2023 Waste Recycling 98

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 28, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- UGI Utilities, Inc. - PA Bulletin, page 2386 ) Air Quality Permits -- Columbia Gas Transmission LLC - Compressor Station Engine Replacement: DEP invites comments on Air Quality Plan Approval for this project in Mann Township, Bedford County. ( PA Bulletin, page 2376 ) -- Coterra Energy, Inc.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Climate Change 98

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 10, 2023

million cubic feet of natural gas and hazardous air pollutants. However, these notices typically lump together a number of air pollution sources covered by these General Permits, like compressor stations, flares and other equipment and frequently do not mention pigging operations. Read more here.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2012 2019 98