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Too Many Gas Power Plants are the Problem Not the Solution

Union of Concerned Scientists

Over the year, those plants emitted 661 million metric tons of carbon dioxide, more than 13% of the US’s energy-related carbon dioxide emissions. But gas plants also release emissions of nitrogen oxides, more commonly referred to as NOx emissions, that contribute to smog and other pollutants.

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Good News—and Bad—about Fossil Fuel Power Plants in 2023 

Union of Concerned Scientists

But if plant owners actually do follow through on their retirement plans, there will be real, tangible public health and environmental benefits. So what might happen if all the plants that are scheduled to retire did in fact retire and never burned fuel again?

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DEP: Shell Petrochemical Plant Pays Additional $2,671,044.75 In Civil Penalties For 12-Month Air Quality Violations After May 2023 Consent Order

PA Environment Daily

On February 22, the Department of Environmental Protection reported the Shell Petrochemical Plant in Beaver County paid an additional $2,671,044.75 in civil penalties for air quality violations occurring after the May 24, 2023 consent order. Paragraph 14.b b of the May 24, 2023 Consent Order and Agreement-- -- $521,549.62

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DEP Awards $1.5 Million To Help Municipalities, Schools, Businesses Switch To Clean Transportation

PA Environment Daily

On February 28, the Department of Environmental Protection awarded $1.5 Getting more zero- and low-emission vehicles on the road in Pennsylvania helps reduce harmful air pollutants, including nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, particulate matter, and volatile organic compounds.

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DEP Awards 4 Grants Totaling $2.9 Million To Replace Old Diesel With Clean-Energy Vehicles

PA Environment Daily

On September 30, the Department of Environmental Protection announced $2.9 Environmental Protection Agency emissions tests. By replacing older polluting engines and equipment with new technologies, funded projects remove nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, particulate matter, and hydrocarbon pollution from the air.

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DEP: Shell Petrochemical Plant Pays Additional $7,606,067.75 In Civil Penalties For 12-Month Air Quality Violations After May 2023 Consent Order

PA Environment Daily

On February 22, the Department of Environmental Protection reported the Shell Petrochemical Plant in Beaver County paid an additional $7,606,067.75 in civil penalties for air quality violations occurring after the May 24, 2023 consent order. Paragraph 14.b b of the May 24, 2023 Consent Order and Agreement-- -- $4,935,023.00

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Groups File Federal Lawsuit Against Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County For Air Pollution Violations

PA Environment Daily

The plant has repeatedly violated limits that must be met on a 12-month rolling basis for nitrogen oxide (NOx) and volatile organic compound (VOC) air pollution, which contribute to smog, asthma attacks, and lung disease, according to state records and the lawsuit. The VOCs include benzene, a known carcinogen.