PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Yaw announced the introduction of legislation prohibiting the distribution of Act 13 impact fees to any county “that is actively suing over fossil fuel use.” Read more here. Although not yet introduced, Sen. Read more here. 16 [PaEN] -- EPA Files $4.2 16 [PaEN] -- EPA Files $4.2

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Law 2019 109

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 20, 2023

Through the Clean Air Act , and as affirmed—and reaffirmed—through multiple legal sagas, EPA is statutorily obligated to address carbon pollution from fossil fuel-fired power plants. Indeed, EPA still retains the ability to set strong standards that curtail carbon pollution at the scale, speed, and rigor required.

Clean Air Act 226

Clean Air Act Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions Clean Energy 226

Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

During the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, it is crucial not only to prevent certain groups from being excluded, but also to guarantee that disadvantaged communities can step into positions of leadership and ownership, and that past injustices are remedied.

Electricity 295

Electricity Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Renewable Energy 295

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 16, 2024

We need to plan for energy infrastructure that supports our economy and reduces harmful air pollution. These firms recognized that they could not assume the risks of exacerbating climate damage from continued burning of fossil fuels. We just need to bring the political will. We have the ways and means to do that.

Electricity 257

Electricity Clean Energy Nuclear Power Renewable Energy 257

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 1, 2022

California’s leadership on reducing truck pollution has been on full display the past few years, passing critical regulations requiring 90 percent reduction in smog-forming nitrogen oxide (NO X ) emissions from diesel trucks and requiring manufacturers sell an increasing share of electric trucks to move away from fossil fuels altogether.

Nitrogen Oxides 245

Nitrogen Oxides Clean Air Act Ozone Fossil Fuels 245

PA Environment Daily

MAY 14, 2023

Shapiro -- Observer-Reporter: Former Washington County Couple Sentenced To Federal Prison For Crimes Related To Assault On U.S.

Natural Gas 103

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Renewable Energy 103

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 21, 2023

TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- TribLive: DEP Declares TODAY Code Orange Air Quality Alert For Liberty/Clairton, Allegheny County = -- FERC Approves PJM $1.25 Gas Explosions -- WPXI: Major Natural Gas Leak At Ross Twp., Gas Explosions -- WPXI: Major Natural Gas Leak At Ross Twp.,

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Air Pollution Fossil Fuels Politics 108

Environmental Progress

JUNE 29, 2020

Over the last few years I helped save enough nuclear plants from being replaced by fossil fuels to prevent a sharp increase in emissions But until last year, I mostly avoided speaking out against the climate scare. In the final three chapters of Apocalypse Never I expose the financial, political, and ideological motivations.

Climate Change 145

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Deforestation Carbon Emissions 145

Law Columbia

APRIL 17, 2024

Cuba’s power system is currently heavily reliant on fossil fuels. In 2022, fossil fuels accounted for about 95% of electricity generation, and about 48% of the fossil fuels used were imported, putting the country at high risk of price shocks and supply shortages.

Fossil Fuels 83

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Climate Change Paris Agreement 83

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 17, 2023

Million Pounds Of Industrial Air Pollutants Discharged In Pittsburgh Area In 2021 Came From U.S. 2 In The Country When It Comes To Citizen Militias, What Does Constitution Say About That?

Natural Gas 104

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Earth Day Air Pollution 104

PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2024

Throughout his career, Minott and the Clean Air Council earned a reputation for holding government agencies and fossil fuel companies accountable. Mr. Minott holds two degrees in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania and a J.D. from Villanova University School of Law.

Climate Change 120

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 2006 120

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

EIA -- Reuters: With Years Of High Natural Gas Prices Ahead, LNG Buyers Covet Long-Term Deals -- Reuters: EU Considers Push For Fossil Fuel Phasedown Ahead Of COP28 Climate Summit Other States/National/International -- U.S. 19 Webinar - How Can Pittsburgh Move From Environmental Racism To Environmental Justice?

Natural Gas 113

Natural Gas 2023 Fossil Fuels Recycling 113

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2023

PA Bulletin, page 5054 ) Air Quality Permits -- McElroy Green Marketing LLC - Mine Methane Flare Project: DEP invites comments on Air Quality Plan Approval for the project located in Gilmore Twp., Bradford County. ( Butler County. ( Greene County. ( Susquehanna County. ( Greene County. ( Greene County. ( Susquehanna County. (

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Recycling 98

Inside Climate News

JULY 17, 2023

When large ships use scrubbers to meet international air pollution limits, the treated fuel exhaust gets dumped into the sea along with other contaminants. By Lydia Larsen In 2020, an international rule went into effect that sharply reduced the amount of sulfur allowed in ship fuel.

Ocean 98

Ocean Air Pollution Atmosphere 2020 98

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. Being an environmental activist in a fossil fuel state is not for the faint of heart.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Natural Gas Clean Energy 52

Law Columbia

JUNE 1, 2022

Japan’s dependency on fossil fuel s had been slightly declining until 2010. But the country changed course as a result of the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami, which led to the forced shutdown of nuclear power plants and greater reliance on fossil fuels. As a result, Japan’s CO 2 emissions increased, peaking in 2013.

Paris Agreement 143

Paris Agreement Climate Change 2018 Fossil Fuels 143

Law Columbia

MARCH 14, 2024

In the first months of 2024, legislators in four states— Maryland , Massachusetts , New York , and Vermont —have pushed for legislation that would collectively require large fossil fuel producers and refiners to pay for hundreds of billions of dollars of state-level climate adaptation infrastructure.

Fossil Fuels 64

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Regulations Carbon Dioxide 64

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

APRIL 14, 2023

Encina claims, none of the material would be sold as diesel fuel, synthetic oil or other forms of fossil fuel. Alexis Goldsmith, of Vermont-based Beyond Plastics , said the pyrolysis process will produce greenhouse gases and emit toxic volatile organic compounds, which she claimed would end up either in the air or water.

Waste 98

Waste Recycling Air Pollution Biodegradable 98

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 30, 2024

Shapiro's New Energy/Climate Plans [PaEN] -- WHYY - Susan Phillips: Green Hydrogen: A Climate Change Solution Or Fossil Fuel Bait And Switch? -- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: York Pilot Program Prepares Students For Green Energy Jobs -- LancasterOnline: Amid Air Pollution Concerns, Consumers Consider Electric Lawn Care -- Post-Gazette Guest Essay: (..)

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2011 Technology 107

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 12, 2024

April 17-- Senate Democratic Policy Committee hearing on the environmental and public health impacts associated with the practice of spreading oil and gas drilling waste, known as brine, on Pennsylvania's roads for dust control and ice management. Valley Township Building, 1145 W. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, Chester County.

Fossil Fuels 95

Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Conservation Natural Resources 95

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 17, 2022

“It is clear that not only are we devastating the health of these children when they are young, the oil and gas industry and their political supporters are inflicting harm that will follow them throughout the entirety of their lives. This is a moral outrage. Click Here for a copy of the study.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas 2019 Fossil Fuels Politics 98

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 11, 2022

Read more here.] -- “Exempt Pennsylvania from plant-closing EPA regulations such as the Wastewater Rule and the Cross State Air Pollution Rule.” [ Note: That’s not the way it works. Global market forces, not our abundance of domestic fossil fuels, set the price of oil, gasoline and natural gas in the United States and the world.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Regulations Pollution Control 98

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 6, 2023

Operations Headquartered In Pittsburgh -- WHYY: PA Residents Receiving LIHEAP Or Weatherization Assistance Can Get Free Air Conditioners This Summer -- PUC Urges Consumers To #CheckForID When Dealing With Door-To-Door Or In-Person Energy Sales Agents -- TribLive: Allegheny County Health Dept. A hearing was held on the bill June 5.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels 2023 98

PA Environment Daily

MAY 3, 2023

Click Here for options to join the meeting remotely. Contact: Adam Walters, 717-214-6548, adwalters@pa.gov. Million Over Estimates -- AP: Bill To Broaden LGBTQ+ Protections Passes PA House -- TribLive: PA Cong.

Natural Gas 102

Natural Gas Recycling Fossil Fuels Earth Day 102

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

13, 14, 15 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY 11:00: House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee meets to consider House Bill 2075 (Knowles-R- Schuylkill) abrogating DEP’s air pollution control regulations covering heavy-duty trucks [Note: DEP already suspended enforcement of these regulations November 6 - Read more here.];

Nuclear Power 62

Nuclear Power Recycling Fossil Fuels Pollution Control 62

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Million In Penalties Collected; Record Number Of Violations Issued; Major Compliance Issues Uncovered; Evidence Of Health Impacts Mounts [PaEN] -- DEP Issues 2021 Oil & Gas Program Annual Report -- DEP Declares Air Pollution Action Day In Allegheny County For Friday, Dec.

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2022 Air Pollution 62

PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2022

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

Fossil Fuels 62

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Conservation 2026 62

A Greener Life

MAY 25, 2021

Due to her work with the climate assembly, she managed to link the use of coal and indoor air pollution as a trigger to asthma, and learn how to fix it. That is until he is diagnosed with cancer and learns about the link between air pollution caused by fossil fuels and their links to cancers.

Climate Change 59

Climate Change Air Pollution Fossil Fuels 2020 59

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2025

Dick Thornburgh [PaEN] 6th Oil/Natural Gas Spike: True Energy Independence Means Renewables -- Reuters: US Natural Gas Prices Climb 2% On Decline In Daily Output, Record LNG Gas Flows New Federal Administration -- The Allegheny Front: Farmers Were Counting On Clean Energy Grants, Then Presidents USDA Moved The Goalposts -- WHYY: More EPA Grant Terminations (..)

Nuclear Power 77

Nuclear Power Clean Air Act Natural Gas Natural Resources 77

Greenbuilding Law

JULY 9, 2023

Emission Sources : Anthropogenic methane emissions are widely associated with fossil fuel (natural gas, oil, and coal production and transportation), although the largest sources are agriculture (from livestock farming [. Carbon dioxide emissions, on the other hand, arise almost exclusively from burning fossil fuels.

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Carbon Dioxide Atmosphere Ozone 52

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Folks who dealt with contaminated water and air pollution and suffered severe health consequences that they believed were a result of fracking happening near their homes.” “Now, Shapiro concluded his remarks at the announcement by saying, “Look, there are far too many people demigoding in our politics today. Read more here.

Natural Gas 120

Natural Gas Waste Environmental Protection Air Pollution 120

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Air Pollution Warning For Tuesday -- Spotlight PA - Stephen Caruso: Wolf, PA Lawmakers Look To Push Through Massive Tax Incentives For Hydrogen Production, Natural Gas -- Senate Committee Meets Oct. What’s Your Community Doing? Other States/National/International -- AP: Poll: Most In U.S.

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Air Pollution 2022 62

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

-- Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

Conservation 84

Conservation Natural Gas Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels 84

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 5, 2022

PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- MCall - Paul Muschick: Spreading Hate: White Supremacist Groups Send Propaganda Throughout Lehigh Valley -- LancasterOnline: Lancaster County Man Accused Of Planning To Kill Democratic U.S. What’s Your Community Doing?

Electricity 62

Electricity Nuclear Power Conservation Fossil Fuels 62

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Reaction PennFuture President & CEO Patrick McDonnell issued this statement on the Senate action-- "Today, the Pennsylvania Senate voted on $2 billion in new tax breaks for the fossil fuel industry. Rather, this is slapdash industrial policy at its worst that will perpetuate Pennsylvania’s addiction to fossil fuels.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Waste Fossil Fuels 2003 98

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 1, 2024

To adjust the focus of this picture a little closer, just our passenger cars and light trucks contribute to a whopping 58 percent of total transportation emissions, placing our car-centric society in the fossil fuel spotlight. Petroleum has accounted for more than 90 percent of transportation energy in the last 50 years.

Fossil Fuels 336

Fossil Fuels Biofuels Nitrogen Oxides Electricity 336