PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

Wolf, AG Shapiro To Support A Total Ban On Road Dumping Of Oil & Gas Drilling Wastewater; 240.4 Wolf, AG Shapiro To Support A Total Ban On Road Dumping Of Oil & Gas Drilling Wastewater; 240.4

Conservation 78

Conservation Carbon Emissions Sea Level 2001 78

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Now the PA Turnpike is leading the way on sustainable transportation initiatives - learn how this iconic highway is transforming into a roadway of the future! -- April 12: Sustainable Building Initiative: Buildings are responsible for a large percentage greenhouse gas operational emissions nationally.

Carbon Emissions 79

Carbon Emissions Recycling Greenhouse 2023 79

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2023

California Area School District California Area School District (CASD) coordinates activities within the district and with local partners that reduce environmental impact, energy use, and food waste; conserve water; introduce sustainable transportation; and increase recycling. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Program.

Waste 98

Waste Recycling Solar Power 2010 98

Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Reduce’ is the most important part of the mantra ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ – especially for plastics, which pollute at every part of their lifecycle. Get Moving, without the greenhouse gases Transportation is the biggest contributor to carbon emissions in Ontario – over 30 per cent.

Climate Change 111

Climate Change Carbon Emissions Government Recycling 111

Environment + Energy Leader

MAY 13, 2022

In 2010, GM committed to a 20% reduction in carbon intensity by 2020. It achieved that goal in 2017. And in January 2021, it said it would source 100% renewable energy to power GM facilities in the U.S. by 2030 and globally by 2035.

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2010 Renewable Energy 2017 2030 246

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

20 To Review 2024 Climate Impacts Assessment, PA Greenhouse Gas Inventory, Climate Action Plan Ohio River Valley Institute Feb. Comitta: Let's Work Together To Address Climate Change, But Stop Rehashing The Same Old Arguments Against RGGI That Are Not Protecting Our Planet And Our People DEP Climate Change Advisory Committee Meets Feb.

Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas Recycling Climate Change Conservation 92

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

19 EarthTalks Webinar: The Economic Impact Of Carbon Emission Trading Scheme On Building Retrofits [PaEN] -- PA Solar Center, Partners Host Feb. 19 EarthTalks Webinar: The Economic Impact Of Carbon Emission Trading Scheme On Building Retrofits [PaEN] -- PA Solar Center, Partners Host Feb.

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Recycling Climate Change Solar Power 83

Washington Nature

JANUARY 9, 2023

When the Act was passed in 2021 , it recognized that existing climate investments were not enough and that revenue raised through the CCA should be dedicated to reducing carbon emissions, transitioning our state to a carbon-free economy, and enhancing climate resilience. Aerial view over Plum Creek / Checkerboard Forest Lands.

2023 98

2023 Clean Energy Carbon Emissions Conservation 98

Frontiers

JUNE 29, 2023

With regionally sourced ingredients and all-around support from daily deliveries to recycling, FELFEL places sustainability at the core of what it does. During the event, participants were quizzed on their understanding of the carbon emissions associated with various food products.

2023 52

2023 Carbon Emissions Sustainable Development Waste 52

Enviromental Defense

MAY 24, 2023

Question: Some people claim EVs are worse for the environment than gasoline cars Answer: Battery-Electric vehicles (BEVs) have on average two thirds lower lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions than gasoline cars today, and this will improve as electricity grids get cleaner by cutting out fossil fuels.

Electricity 105

Electricity Fossil Fuels 2030 2010 105

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 18, 2023

Steel Is Progressing Toward Greenhouse Gas Emissions Goals [ 2022 ESG Report ] -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Carnegie Mellon ($3.1 Steel Is Progressing Toward Greenhouse Gas Emissions Goals [ 2022 ESG Report ] -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Carnegie Mellon ($3.1 million), Thar Energy ($2.2 million), Thar Energy ($2.2

Conservation 83

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 83

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

10; Business Meeting Dec. PA Forestry Association Virtual Annual Symposium Set For Nov. 2 & 4 Call For Presenters - Joint Keystone Goldwater Conference & American Fisheries Society Meeting Feb. 16 PA Resources Council Hosts Backyard Composting Webinars November 3 & 18 PennTAP Hosts Nov. 7-8, Webinars Nov.

Clean Energy 52

Clean Energy Natural Gas Recycling Carbon Emissions 52

Environmental Progress

JULY 3, 2023

Much of the cradle-to-grave carbon intensity data that governments depend on to guide in photovoltaic arrays are instead based on modeling assumptions that are likely to have grossly under-estimated — if not made-up — solar’s carbon emissions because they cannot get insights from Chinese manufacturers.

Electricity 134

Electricity Fossil Fuels Government Carbon Emissions 134

Cresforum

MARCH 10, 2022

In the Unites States’ march to transition to clean energy and reduce greenhouse gasses, resilience may be the most important word to summarize 2021. However, transport emissions in 2021 did not return to 2019 levels. Over the past decade, economy-wide emissions are down 15 percent from 2005 levels. economy grew by 5.6

Clean Energy 40

Clean Energy Natural Gas Greenhouse 2021 40

Greenbuilding Law

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Embodied carbon refers to the greenhouse gas emissions associated with materials’ manufacturing, transportation, installation, maintenance, and disposal. In a building, there is “upfront” embodied carbon in construction and then operational carbon largely from energy consumption.

Carbon Dioxide 52

Carbon Dioxide Carbon Emissions Greenhouse Climate Change 52

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Kaufer To Host Community Electronics Waste Recycling Event Oct. Of Environmental Professionals Host Oct. 24 Webinar - Science Meets Community Engagement: The Delaware River Watershed Initiative [PaEN] -- Wilkes-Barre Times: Rep. 26 In Luzerne County -- Schuylkill Action Network Holds 20th SANniversary Celebration Nov.

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Conservation Climate Change 83

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

MAY 10, 2024

They help farmers and ranchers keep drinking water clean for our urban and rural communities, build soil resilience and limit the impacts of severe drought and flooding, provide healthy habitats for wildlife, mitigate agriculture’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and support farm operations that are productive and sustainable long-term.

2024 111

2024 Conservation Climate Change Renewable Energy 111

Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

For example, the ongoing debate over the impact of certain pesticides in agriculture , greenhouse gas emissions are often a battle between the science and industry's attempts to muddy the science and government lobbying to roll back legislation (2). Typically used in conjunction with “greenhouse gas” but some emissions are not GHGs.

Government 52

Government Law Waste Clean Air Act 52

Onya

JULY 19, 2017

To say plastic pollution is a widespread problem is not doing it justice: Only about 9% of all plastic ever made has likely been recycled with 12% of all plastic waste having been incinerated. By purchasing recycled plastic products you are helping to close the loop of the circular economy. Recycled Ocean Plastic Eyewear.

Recycling 94

Recycling Waste Upcycling Biodegradable 94

Legal Planet

APRIL 5, 2024

Research by the Argonne National Laboratory in Illinois, cited by the US Environmental Protection Agency , suggests that manufacturing EVs produces about 60% more carbon emissions than fossil fuel cars, but those extra emissions are significantly overshadowed by the lower per-mile emissions that it takes to drive them.

Electricity 229

Electricity Air Pollution Politics Fossil Fuels 229

Ocean Conservancy

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

For instance, shore power systems can cut emissions from ships, while docked, by up to 95%. Electric-powered cranes can reduce port-related carbon emissions by approximately 30%. By improving waste management, green ports can recycle up to 60% of port-generated waste, helping to reduce marine pollution.

Ocean 75

Ocean Conservation Pollution Control Waste 75

Circle of Blue

MAY 31, 2022

The legislature is weighing a bill that would require plastic manufacturers to halve their single-use packaging within 10 years, and force plastic producers to pay the cost of disposal and recycling. Another bill would expand New York’s “Bottle Bill,” which gives consumers several cents back for returning used bottles. Other News.

Electricity 130

Electricity Carbon Dioxide 2022 2020 130

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 30, 2021

To Launch Young People Into Clean Energy Careers [PaEN] -- Senate Passes Resolution To Block Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Regulations; Now Goes To House [PaEN] -- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: Where Is RGGI Now? Senate returns to session Nov. 8, 9, 10, Dec. 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, Dec. 10; Business Meeting Dec.

Natural Gas 70

Natural Gas Climate Change Clean Energy 2021 70

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

19 EarthTalks Webinar: The Economic Impact Of Carbon Emission Trading Scheme On Building Retrofits [PaEN] -- Utility Dive: Grid-Enhancing Technologies Could Facilitate 6.6 20 To Review 2024 Climate Impacts Assessment, PA Greenhouse Gas Inventory, Climate Action Plan [PaEN] -- Ohio River Valley Institute Feb.

Conservation 83

Conservation Natural Gas Clean Energy Climate Change 83

Edouard Stenger

JULY 27, 2018

Crossing the Energy Divide is another gem that lays out three main goals; m assive reduction of greenhouse emissions at negative or very low net cost ; e nergy independence without drilling for oil off the California or Florida coasts; and g reatly improved energy security. .

Climate Change 59

Climate Change 2009 2017 Sea Level 59

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2024

Shapiro On Republican Reaction To His Energy Plan: They’ve Done Nothing And Power ‘Plants Have Closed On Their Watch;’ They’re ‘Used To Doing Nothing;’ ‘Doing Nothing Is Not Acceptable’ [PaEN] -- Senate Republicans Reject Gov.

Natural Gas 85

Natural Gas Electricity Recycling Waste 85

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Senate Concurrent Resolution #1 disapproving of the final regulation limiting carbon emissions from power plants consistent with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative passed the Senate and is now being considered by the House. The bill is now in the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee.

2021 57

2021 Renewable Energy Regulations Clean Energy 57

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2022

In fact, natural gas operators have supported significant fee increases to fund additional oversight by the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), transparently disclosed chemical use prior to it becoming law, adhered to stricter setback requirements, and pioneered innovative water recycling and reuse practices, to name a few.

Natural Gas 44

Natural Gas 2019 2021 2018 44

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

24 Organizing Black Birders Week Webinar With Tykee James -- Keep PA Beautiful Local Affiliates Recycle 1.1 24 Organizing Black Birders Week Webinar With Tykee James -- Keep PA Beautiful Local Affiliates Recycle 1.1

Conservation 48

Conservation 2021 Natural Gas Climate Change 48

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2022

Republicans said the final regulations will increase the cost of electricity for individuals and businesses, have a negative impact on jobs and will not significantly reduce carbon pollution. There is broad consensus in this legislature on the subject of aggressively pursuing reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Climate Change Electricity Greenhouse 52

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Senate Concurrent Resolution #1 disapproving of the final regulation limiting carbon emissions from power plants consistent with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative was passed the Senate and then by the House and presented to the Governor for his action.

2022 75

2022 Renewable Energy Regulations Clean Energy 75

PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2023

LLC’s Nancy 13 Conventional Well Leaking Gas, Production Wastewater Since 2018; Citizen Complaint Finds ‘Bubbling’ Gas Well [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - May 20 [PaEN] -- Heinz Endowments Awards Nearly $11.1

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Conservation Electricity 62

Arnold Porter

AUGUST 6, 2021

billion for the production and acquisition of EV and low-emission school buses and ferries, which includes hydrogen fuel cells, liquefied natural gas, and other alternative fuel technologies. Reduction of Truck Emissions at Ports. The bill includes $150 million to reduce carbon emissions at ports. The bill authorizes $7.5

Electricity 52

Electricity 2021 Technology Technology 52

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2022

In 2021 [PaEN] -- Scranton Times Editorial: At Least Pick Low-Hanging Fruit To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions -- Inquirer - Andrew Maykuth: Why PA Natural Gas Might Not Be Poised To Come To Europe’s Rescue -- PA Insurance Dept.,

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Greenhouse Wind Power Electricity 62

Vermont Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

Mitigating Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Transportation A Cap-and-Invest Approach . In recent years, states in New England and the mid-Atlantic region have made significant progress in reducing climate change-inducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the electricity generation sector. [1].

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Greenhouse 2015 2017 Regulations 40

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 10, 2021

10 RiverWatch Video Report -- Chesapeake Bay Journal Forum: Fast Lane To Stewardship Often Includes A Mentor - By Adam Miller, Alliance For The Chesapeake Bay -- EPA Awards Clean Diesel Grants To Reduce Diesel Emissions At The Port Of Philadelphia [PaEN] -- YorkDR: 600-Acre Dover Solar Project Under Consideration By Zoning Board Dec.

Carbon Emissions 62

Carbon Emissions Clean Water Act Natural Gas Regulations 62