PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2025

data centers risks deepening Americas reliance on fossil fuels and can put consumers and communities at risk, according to the report. Utility customers should not have to pay the price when a big data center sets up shop in their town, said Abe Scarr , energy and utilities program director for U.S. PIRG Education Fund.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 25, 2025

Second, the electricity powering data centers often comes from fossil fuel power plants that release air pollutants when burning coal and natural gas. Our collaboration culminated in an educational website about Artificial Intelligence and its implications for energy and water.

Air Pollution 240

Air Pollution Cooling Electricity Technology 240

A Greener Life

APRIL 21, 2025

The global energy transition The theme promotes a global transition to clean, renewable energy. Reduce the dependency on fossil fuels It urges governments, companies, and individuals to reduce fossil fuel dependency and scale up sustainable alternatives.

Earth Day 58

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 13, 2025

Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. Visit the PA Environment Digest Calendar Of Events for more opportunities. Posted: June 13, 2025] PA Environment Digest

Clean Energy 45

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 5, 2025

Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania is excited to accept this award, showcasing our commitment to making our organization carbon neutral and net-zero energy," said Jim Bonner, Executive Director of Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania. Zach King of Hess Brothers Fruit Company said , "Hess Brothers Fruit Company values sustainability.

Renewable Energy 59

Renewable Energy Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Natural Resources 59

PA Environment Daily

JULY 23, 2025

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to deliver keynote remarks at Energypath 2025, hosted by the Sustainable Energy Fund at DeSales University. Energypath brings together a diverse audience of industry leaders, policymakers, students, educators, and community advocates to explore the future of sustainable energy.

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Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy 2025 72

Enviromental Defense

MAY 22, 2025

For the past year, Ive been searching for the answer to one question: how can Alberta maintain its position as an energy leader in a world rapidly moving away from fossil fuels? When petroleum has driven the economy for fifty years, how can Alberta shift to renewable energy along with most of the rest of the globe?

Renewable Energy 52

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2024

And carbon pricing may have more success when other policies such as subsidies or regulations have built a political groundwork (by building up interest groups that would benefit from carbon pricing) and a technological groundwork (by reducing the costs of clean energy technologies) such that carbon pricing is more feasible.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

18 - Energy Industry And Its Impacts On Freshwater Resources [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension To Host Feb. Visit DEPs Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. Of Environmental Professionals Inviting Presentation Proposals For Annual Conference Sept. Posted: February 16, 2025] PA Environment Digest

Natural Gas 70

Natural Gas 2013 2025 Conservation 70

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The grid is facing a rapid increase in demand for electricity from a growing number of energy-intensive data centers and industrial projects and continuing electrification of vehicles and residences. The webinar is approved for Continuing Legal Education in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio.

Electricity 66

Electricity Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2025 66

PA Environment Daily

JULY 20, 2025

Energy Summit; Other Democrats Used Summit To Bash President’s Policies -- TribLive: Pittsburgh Police Use Pepper Spray On Energy Summit Protesters -- WESA: Hundreds Gather To Protest President, Fossil Fuel Dependence During Energy Summit -- WESA: With President Set To Attend A.I. Energy Summit?

Conservation 55

Conservation Natural Gas 2025 Electricity 55

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2025

Our mission is to improve policy and regulations for the oversight of fossil fuel extraction and use; to educate, empower and organize coalfield citizens; and to protect public and environmental health. CCJ has over three thousand members and supporters and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.

Natural Gas 80

Natural Gas Air Pollution Regulations Waste 80

Law Columbia

JANUARY 24, 2025

In the EOs, President Trump orders federal agencies and personnel to take certain actions or to report back on actions that could be taken in the future that would stifle federal clean energy programs, steer funding away from disadvantaged populations and communities, or both. Disadvantaged communities is not defined.

Paris Agreement 106

Paris Agreement Government Fossil Fuels Clean Air Act 106

PA Environment Daily

JULY 27, 2025

& Energy Summit Offered All-Positive Message, With Concerns Cast Aside -- PennLive: Controversial A.I. & Energy Summit Were Already Underway -- Citizens Voice: Talen Energy To Buy Nearby Salem Twp. Shapiro: Legal Action Against PJM Saved PA Consumers An Estimated $1.6 19-21, Sept. 19-21, Sept. 19-21, Sept. 19-21, Sept.

Conservation 58

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Clean Energy 58

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 8, 2025

Is Nuclear The Hot New Clean Power Source? Of Agriculture Now Accepting Agricultural Research Grant Applications, July 25 Deadline -- Gov. Million Water Main, Lead Service Line Replacement Projects -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Pittsburgh Water Authority Launches $75.4

Conservation 74

Conservation Clean Energy Electricity Natural Gas 74

PA Environment Daily

JULY 6, 2025

4 Webinar - Rewild Your Yard: How Meadows Support Pollinators And Clean Water [PaEN] -- Call For Posters: Alliance For The Chesapeake Bay 2025 Chesapeake Watershed Forum Nov. Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. 7, 21, Sept. 7, 21, Sept. Posted: July 6, 2025] PA Environment Digest

Natural Resources 65

Natural Resources Air Pollution Conservation Clean Energy 65

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 26, 2025

14 Meaningful Watershed Education Workshop At Greenwood Furnace State Park, Huntingdon County [PaEN] -- Dept. 14 Meaningful Watershed Education Workshop At Greenwood Furnace State Park, Huntingdon County [PaEN] -- Dept. Of Health, Penn State Project ECHO Host Feb. Of Health, Penn State Project ECHO Host Feb.

Conservation 78

Conservation 2025 Natural Gas Clean Energy 78

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 12, 2025

Army Brigadier General, Retired -- Utility Dive: New York Utilities Urge FERC To Adopt Natural Gas Pipeline Reliability Requirements -- WHYY - Sophia Schmidt: New Federal Clean Energy Rebates In Limbo For Residents Of PA, DE, NJ -- ReImagine Appalachia's Virtual Strategy Summit Set For Jan. Of Environmental Educators: Jan.

Conservation 83

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2025

But true education of the people through discussion no matter the issue or the party of the elected official running it should be less a reinforcement of ideology than a way to push for understanding of why and how things can change, and why and how they shouldnt.

Natural Gas 105

Natural Gas Politics Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels 105

PA Environment Daily

MAY 4, 2025

Megawatts -- PennLive: 22 Bay Electric Vehicle Charging Station Opens In Lower Swatara Twp., Dauphin County -- PennDOT Focus On Innovations, Including Using Environment-Friendly Products, EV Charging Build Out -- LevitttownNow.com: Waste Management Opens $131 Million Landfill Gas Facility In Falls Twp.,

Conservation 55

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Fossil Fuels 55

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2025

Susquehanna County [PaEN] -- Scranton Times: PA American To Provide Clean Drinking Water In Dimock To Replace Fracking-Contaminated Private Wells [ PDF of Article ] -- WVIA: PA American Water: Dimock Twp. Visit DEPs Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources.

Natural Gas 55

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Conservation Regulations 55

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2025

Visit DEPs Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. Of Justice Not Ready To Proceed With Agreement Over Federal Investigation Of Asbestos Management Process In Philly Schools -- Gov. Visit the PA Environment Digest Calendar Of Events for more opportunities. Posted: June 1, 2025] PA Environment Digest

Clean Energy 68

Clean Energy Air Pollution Fossil Fuels Electricity 68

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2025

The well which is leaking methane sits between two reservoirs on the site of the townships future Waterside Park, an 89-acre park to connect residents to greenspaces, outdoor recreation, environmental education, and serve as a community hub.

Technology 86

Technology Technology Natural Gas 2025 86

A Greener Life

JANUARY 28, 2025

But the test of time will demonstrate whether it is strong enough to withstand an incoming Republican administration determined to undo every piece of climate and clean energy legislation. Bidens core ideology is rooted in his strong support for trade unions; he often cited climate legislation as creating good-paying union jobs.

Clean Energy 59

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Paris Agreement Climate Change 59

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 1, 2025

In recent years, the DOH has made progress in educating residents and health care providers on the risks of exposure to toxic emissions from shale gas development. Shapiro has spoken extensively about the importance of clean energy. We need far more enforcement than we have today on the environmental issue.

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Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Natural Gas 2025 110

Legal Planet

JUNE 17, 2025

For another thing, a federal budget that prioritizes immigration raids and tax cuts steals from environmental enforcement, clean energy incentives, and disaster relief. Bad news The EPA has told staff to stop enforcing violations against fossil fuel companies, CNN reports citing multiple sources.

Clean Air Act 226

Clean Air Act Clean Energy Electricity 2030 226

PA Environment Daily

MAY 9, 2025

Pennsylvania has historically been an energy leader, but were falling behind other states in the necessary transition to clean energy. We applaud the PA House, including thirteen House Republicans, for coming together to defend the health and lives of all Pennsylvanians and our children by advancing community energy.

Air Pollution 74

Air Pollution Renewable Energy Clean Energy Natural Gas 74

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2025

Meuser Defends Medicaid Cuts, Tariffs At Schuylkill Chamber Of Commerce Meeting -- MCall Letter: Republican Cong. Data Center Coming To Their Backyards -- AP: States Are Rolling Out Red Carpets For Data Centers, But Some Lawmakers Are Pushing Back [PA Included] -- Post-Gazette Editorial: The World Promised By A.I.

Politics 71

Politics Natural Gas Clean Energy 2025 71

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This scenario relies, in part, on the deployment of carbon capture and sequestration (shown as hashed bars) to eliminate global warming emissions from the remaining fossil fuel fleet, but our analysis assumes that this will not reduce the health impacts of such power plants.

2027 244

2027 Fossil Fuels Electricity Natural Gas 244

Physics World

MAY 28, 2025

We see a parachutist with a flaming main chute that represents our dependence on fossil fuels. The falling man jettisons his reserve chute – nuclear power – and tries to knit an alternative using clean energy, mid-fall. But Jancovici is right to say that the use of fossil fuels makes logical sense.

Fossil Fuels 80

Fossil Fuels Nuclear Power Electricity Waste 80

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 6, 2025

4:00 p.m. -- The Allegheny Front: Amendment To PA Solar Bill Puts Industry On Edge -- TribLive: Solar Projects Go Commercial, Growth Up, Power Costs Down -- Scranton Times: Scranton Zoners Approve Citys First Solar Energy Facility -- TribLive: East Huntingdon Twp. Hopes To Buy, Preserve Farm Site Of Controversial Proposed Development For $9.4

Conservation 55

Conservation Nuclear Power Natural Gas Recycling 55

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 9, 2025

Thank you for your leadership! -- PA Environmental Educators Want You To Share Your Moment Of Joy And Wonder About The Environment! With Nuclear Energy - By Carol Browner, Fmr EPA Administrator -- Post-Gazette - Anya Litvak: Canadian Bitfarms Cryptocurrency Mining Co. .: Who Couldnt Use A Little More Joy!

Conservation 55

Conservation Natural Gas Solar Power Renewable Energy 55

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 6, 2025

Meet Nature Renaissance Man George Gress; Celebrate Migratory Bird Day May 10 With TNC -- Reading Eagle: Registration Open For 2025 Schuylkill River Sojourn -- Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Highlights April Events, Beginning Of Spring Migration Hawkwatch April 1 -- Planet Philadelphia Radio Show: April 4 - Will We Be Stuck With Dirty Fossil Fuel Forever?

Recycling 59

Recycling Clean Energy Conservation Fossil Fuels 59

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 13, 2025

Somerset County [ PDF of Article ] -- PA House Bill Introduced Authorizing Community Solar Energy Programs [PaEN] -- Erie Times: Federal Lawsuit Claims East Fairfield Twp., Visit DEPs Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. Visit the PA Environment Digest Calendar Of Events for more opportunities.

Natural Gas 55

Natural Gas Conservation Clean Energy Fossil Fuels 55

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 3, 2025

. -- Foundation For Pennsylvania Watersheds Announces $650,000 In Conservation Grants; Next Grant Round Opens In August [PaEN] -- DEP Environmental Justice: PennEnviroScreen Now Fully Integrated Within DEP Permitting Processes To Provide Enhanced Public Participation [PaEN] -- DEP To Host June 10 Informational Meeting On The Air Quality Permit To Expand (..)

Renewable Energy 55

Renewable Energy Natural Gas Air Pollution Conservation 55

PA Environment Daily

JULY 2, 2025

This version of the bill removes a proposed tax on solar and wind and includes incentives for clean firm technologies like geothermal and advanced nuclear. However, it also quickly phases out clean energy tax credits that are crucial for lowering costs for families and creating family-sustaining careers.

Renewable Energy 65

Renewable Energy Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Wind Power 65

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2025

-- DEP Invites Comments On State Plan To Implement Federal Rule Requiring Methane Emissions Reductions From Conventional Oil & Gas, Shale Gas Facilities; 7 Hearings Set [PaEN] -- DEP: XTO Energy Failed To Restore 5 Multi-Million Gallon Shale Gas Water Impoundments In Butler County [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - May 24 (..)

Conservation 55

Conservation Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Air Pollution 55