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 action is particularly important in terms of equity because water pollution disproportionately affects under-resourced communities with low political representation.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 30, 2022

CBS reported, and not all its foundries had installed air pollution control equipment. But Pomeroy told reporter Hughes Rudd that he had arranged meetings with the local polluters to promote dialogue. “We Many followed and are now part of the accepted political landscape in Lansing and throughout Michigan.” [End

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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. Some respondents also worried that climate change could create or worsen social and political crises. Only 15% and 12% ranked “individuals” first and second respectively.

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Sustainable Development Government 2021 52

Science Blogs

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Laced throughout the report explicit and implicit is a message that governments, foundations, medical societies, and research institutions pay too little attention to the impact of pollution on health. The authors call out political actors, international development and health organizations for ignoring pollution in their agendas.

2017 40

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Sunoco Inc. PA Bulletin, page 519 ) -- Lewis Run Natural Gas Plant LLC - Lewis Run Gas Plant: DEP invites comments on renewal of Minor Air Quality Permit for the facility in Bradford Twp., Read more here. Philadelphia. ( PA Bulletin, page 541 ) -- Sunoco Inc. Susquehanna County. ( Warren County. (

Natural Gas 95

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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 88

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Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Indoor air (pollution) : coming under OSHA rather than EPA, there are laws in place to ensure that employees work in a clean and safe environment with good ventilation. Indoor air is anything contained with a building. The first and most visible way in which the public is aware of and engaged with environmental law is pollution.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2023

billion plastics recycling plant proposed for Pennsylvania an innovative way to re-use plastics and keep them out of landfills, incinerators and waterways? Or will it help cement society’s reliance on plastics and create pollution concerns for the Susquehanna River? Unlike other advanced recycling plants in the U.S.,

Waste 90

Waste Recycling Air Pollution Biodegradable 90

PA Environment Daily

MAY 3, 2023

Steel’s Clairton Coke (Coal) Plant - By Mayor & Council Member of Clairton City -- DEP Blog: Air Quality Awareness Week: Particulate Matter 101 -- PPL Electricity Price To Compare To Drop June 1 For Customers Who Don’t Shop For Suppliers -- Altoona Mirror: Blair Conservation District Offering $1.6

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 9, 2024

DEP Recycling Fund Advisory Committee + DEP Solid Waste Advisory Committee joint meeting. Million Settlement Of Air Pollution Violations For 2019 Philadelphia Refinery Explosion, Fire; Public Comments Invited [PaEN] -- Inquirer - Frank Kummer: EPA Reaches $4.2 Room 105 Rachel Carson Building.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

10 Hearing On A State Air Quality Implementation Plan Amendment For Holcim Solutions & Products Plant In Westmoreland County [PaEN] -- State Now Accepting Applications For Low-Income Home Energy Assistance [PaEN] -- PPL Utilities Increases Price Of Electricity Dec. Cents/kWH Up From 10.04 Cents/kWH -- DEP Awards $18.9 Ohio- $3.05

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

House returns to session January 1 [Adjourned for year] -- Committee Schedule Senate returns to session January 1 [Adjourned for year] -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events Note: Thanksgiving Holiday Hours In Effect -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Nov.

Natural Gas 63

Natural Gas Air Pollution Climate Change Recycling 63

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 96

Natural Gas Climate Change Recycling Air Pollution 96

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 3, 2023

[PaEN] -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - May 27 to June 2 -- Conventional Operators Fail To Start Plugging, Fail To Cleanup Spills; More NOVs For Abandoning Wells [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - June 3 [PaEN] -- Observer-Reporter: Environmental Groups Seek Results (..)

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Natural Gas Air Pollution Conservation Waste 89

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2023

Million In Funding For Clean Water Infrastructure To Protect Chesapeake Bay Watershed, Delaware River Basin -- Brodhead Watershed Assn.

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Earth Day Clean Air Act Recycling Air Pollution 94

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 23, 2023

8 Hearing On RACT 3 Air Quality Permit For Magnesita Refractories Facility In York County [PaEN] -- DEP Posted 56 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In Dec. 8 Hearing On RACT 3 Air Quality Permit For Magnesita Refractories Facility In York County [PaEN] -- DEP Posted 56 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In Dec. National- $3.12

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2023

Click Here to watch online. -- House Committee Holds June 5 Hearing On Bill Requiring Environmental Impact Reports On Certain Electric Generation, Waste, Major Air Pollution Sources Locating In Already Burdened Communities [PaEN] -- PA Assn. Room 8E-B East Wing.

Natural Gas 96

Natural Gas Electricity Recycling Politics 96

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 4, 2021

-- Western PA Coalition For Abandoned Mine Reclamation: Wants You To Fill Out A Short Customer Survey -- Penn State’s Ag Progress Days Is Back With A Wide Range Of Activities, Exhibits - Aug. 6; Arboretum Planting Day Sept. 3; Walk In Penn’s Woods Oct. 2-3 -- YourErie: PEDF Requests $1.3 Billion From Gov.

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Nuclear Power Recycling 2021 Air Pollution 63

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2024

. -- PA Environmental Council Recognizes Davitt Woodwell, Altoona Water Authority, Community Of Kane At Western PA Awards Dinner [PaEN] -- Warren Times: Four Students Awarded Scholarships By Warren County Conservation District -- Pennsylvania Eligible For Third Installment Of $244.7

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Natural Resources Politics Air Pollution 84

PA Environment Daily

JULY 26, 2024

. -- Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC - Petrochemical Plant: DEP issued a GP-1 Air Quality General Permit for the continued operation of multiple air pollution sources at the facility located in Potter and Center Townships, Beaver County. ( PA Bulletin, page 4391 ) Air Quality Permits -- Eastern Gas Transmission And Storage, Inc.

Air Pollution 102

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 31, 2022

31 -- Guest Essay: Summer Of 2022 Gave Us A Glimpse Into Our Climate Future - PA Should Heed The Warning, Flooding Biggest Threat - By Laura Fowler, Director, Penn State's Sustainability Institute [PaEN] -- WESA: Concerned About Daily Air Pollution? 1 -- Wilkes-Barre Times: Deadline To Apply For Property Tax/Rent Rebate Dec.

Natural Gas 63

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2022 Government 63

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 21, 2021

7 [PaEN] -- PA Organization For Watersheds & Rivers: Hosts Sept. 7 [PaEN] -- PA Organization For Watersheds & Rivers: Hosts Sept. Steel Plant In Braddock, Allegheny County -- CitizensV: DEP To Review Heating Oil Leak Site Near White Haven Center -- MCall: PPL Electric To Lower Customers’ Bills Slightly Beginning Dec.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

7 [PaEN] -- Patch: Major Extension Of Chester Valley Trail To Link To Schuylkill River Trail -- WITF Smart Talk 9:00 a.m.:

Clean Water Act 63

Clean Water Act 2020 Recycling Air Pollution 63

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. TODAY thru WEDNESDAY-- Dickinson College Host International Climate Symposium. Dickinson College Campus, Cumberland County.

Natural Gas 63

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Government 63

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Million Initiative To Electrify Truck Fleets For Cleaner Air; Awards $1.7 Million Initiative To Electrify Truck Fleets For Cleaner Air; Awards $1.7 7 Webinar On Where Solar Energy And Farming Meet [PaEN] -- Dec. 5 Penn State EarthTalk Webinar On Empowering Native Communities With Renewable Energy.

Conservation 63

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Of Environmental Educators Conference March 10-12 In Erie [PaEN] -- TribLive/AP: On Lake Erie, Getting Rid Of Problem Algae Starts With Giving It Less Food -- DCNR Forecast Wildfire Danger HIGH In Most Of PA For Wednesday, Oct. 23 -- LehighValleyLive: Northcentral PA ATV Trail Is A Hit, Generating $23.5

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Nuclear Power Natural Gas 2001 Clean Energy 97

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Million Fine For Clairton Coke [Coal] Works Air Pollution Violations -- TribLive: ‘This Is What Money Smells Like;’ $2.2 Million Fine For Clairton Coke [Coal] Works Air Pollution Violations -- TribLive: ‘This Is What Money Smells Like;’ $2.2 [PaEN] -- DEP Citizens Advisory Council Meets Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2024

22 In Washington County -- Mon Valley Clean Air Fund Sets 3 Outreach Sessions Starting Oct. Million Settlement Of Air Pollution Violations For 2019 Philadelphia Refinery Explosion, Fire; Public Comments Invited [PaEN] -- Inquirer - Frank Kummer: EPA Reaches $4.2

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Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Clean Energy 97

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

13 On Land Recycling Program Cleanup Standards For More PFAS Chemicals, Revised Standard For Lead, Rulemaking Petition For Fletcher Run, Greene County By CONSOL Coal [PaEN] -- DEP Citizens Advisory Council Meets Feb. Million Fine For Clairton Coke [Coal] Works Air Pollution Violations -- TribLive: ‘This Is What Money Smells Like;’ $2.2

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Natural Gas Air Pollution 2024 Conservation 78

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The Dog Whistles In politics, “dog whistle” refers to the use of coded or suggestive language in political messaging to garner support from specific groups, particularly in election years.

2022 73

2022 Renewable Energy Regulations Clean Energy 73

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2024

March 19-- House Environmental Resources & Energy Committee meets to consider House Bill 254 (Merski-D-Erie) leasing certain areas of Lake Erie for wind energy development ( sponsor summary ); House Bill 597 (Kim-D-Dauphin) authorizing a county recycling and waste management fee ( sponsor summary ); House Bill 1166 (Steele-D-Allegheny) prohibit (..)

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Natural Gas 2023 Air Pollution Natural Resources 102

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

-- UnionProgress.com: Environmental Groups Give Beaver County Shell Petrochemical Plant ‘F’ Grade For First 100 Days In Operation -- Beaver County Times: Shell Petrochemical Plant Hit With Air Violations; Activists Call For Operations Halt -- PennLive Guest Essay: Air Pollution Is Killing Us, We’ve Got To Act Now To Stop It - By Carolyn Heckman, Evangelical (..)

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Conservation Clean Air Act Waste Air Pollution 106

PA Environment Daily

JULY 27, 2024

DEP’s inspection report recommends the owner assess the contamination near the frac wastewater tanks and in other areas and conduct an Act 2 Land Recycling Program cleanup if needed. LLC and found evidence to indicate “a potential pollutional event may have occurred” on the pad. The original violations were issued on January 16, 2024.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2023

Capitol -- Inquirer: Video Shows Montgomery County Man Punching Capitol Policeman In Head During Assault On U.S.

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Carbon Dioxide Conservation Recycling Greenhouse 97

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 5, 2023

On June 5, the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee held a hearing on House Bill 652 (Bullock-D-Philadelphia) requiring an evaluation of the cumulative impacts of certain electric generation, waste management, sewage treatment facilities and major sources of air pollution proposed in communities already burdened by pollution.

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Vermont Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

AB 32 directed the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the state’s air pollution regulator, to implement a cap-and-trade program, which went into effect in 2013. [51]. As of 2017, some $3.4 An alternative is to use transportation fuel as the point of regulation.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

.] -- Conventional Oil & Natural Gas Companies Accelerating Pace Of Abandoning Wells Without Plugging Them Threatening To Put PA’s Taxpayer-Funded Well Plugging Program Even Further Behind [PaEN] -- Lewistown Sentinel: Lower Air Pollution Limits Ordered For Renovo Natural Gas-Fired Power Plant -- Williamsport Sun Guest Essay: U.S.

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