PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

23 Webinar On Solar Energy For Municipalities And Water Authorities [PaEN] -- WHYY - Susan Phillips: An Artist Who Grew Up On The Streets Of Philadelphia Returns With An ‘Optimistic’ Climate Exhibit -- Natural Areas Association: Feb. Photography Contest Now Open [Chester, Lancaster Counties] Grants -- CFA, Dept.

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Recycling Climate Change Solar Power 83

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2024

1-31 Grants -- EPA Awards $55.7 28 to Oct. 28 to Oct. 6 [PaEN] Background On Issues -- Lt.

Nuclear Power 77

Nuclear Power 2024 Clean Energy Renewable Energy 77

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. 27 Released 1.1 Posted: April 16, 2023] PA Environment Digest

Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Electricity Clean Energy 92

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 3, 2024

Peoples Natural Gas Rate Increase Background On Issues -- DEP: Oil & Gas Regulatory Program Will Be In The Red By Fall; All Sectors Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program No Go; Update On Permitting Reform [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Feb. 28 -- PUC Reminder Of Opportunities To Comment On Proposed 18.7%

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Clean Energy Recycling 2008 84

Law and Environment

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Recommendations cover the following substantive topic areas: emissions mitigation; economic development; public health and resilience; workforce; state capital investment; and education. Publish an annual report card on the Commonwealth’s progress to achieve mandated greenhouse gas emission reductions.

Government 130

Government Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 2024 130

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

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: May 5, 2024] PA Environment Digest

Conservation 83

Conservation Waste 2024 Clean Energy 83

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- WNEP: John Levitsky, Luzerne Conservation District, Recognized With Thomas P. 10 [PaEN] -- Educators In Greene & Washington Counties Forming Southwest PA Environmental Literacy Coalition; Oct.

Natural Gas 85

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Conservation 85

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. Visit the PA Environment Digest Calendar Of Events for more opportunities.

Endangered Species Act 83

Endangered Species Act Natural Gas 2023 Fossil Fuels 83

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Rob Mercuri Presents Allegheny County Resident Lynn Appman With Keep PA Beautiful Community Pride Award [PaEN] -- Penn State Ranks 4th In US In 2024 QS World University Rankings For Sustainability -- Philadelphia Solar Energy Assn. Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources.

Natural Gas 81

Natural Gas Climate Change Conservation Endangered Species Act 81

PA Environment Daily

JULY 4, 2024

In its first cohort, at least 100 WLCC AmeriCorps members will receive technical training, develop high-demand skills, and access career pathway opportunities in the clean energy and climate resilience economies. Visit PASA’s Workshops & Events webpage for upcoming educational opportunities. Click Here to become a member.

Clean Energy 96

Clean Energy Climate Change Greenhouse Conservation 96

Physics World

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Those findings might surprise physicists, who will be aware that the energy density of nuclear fission is so high that just a fingertip of uranium has an energy equivalent of 5000 barrels of oil. In it, we emphasize that nuclear is not only a low-carbon source of energy, but is also widely available, scalable and deployable.

Nuclear Power 140

Nuclear Power Clean Energy Greenhouse Radiation 140

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 11, 2023

Our team from UCS, the SocioEnvironmental and Education Network ( SEEN ), University of California Merced ( Water Systems Management Lab and Sierra Nevada Research Institute ), and other partners have found a way to achieve it and account for it. million metric tons of carbon dioxide per year.

2012 258

2012 Greenhouse 2016 Carbon Dioxide 258

PA Environment Daily

JULY 11, 2024

Speakers will provide expert analysis of new resources available that support climate action, carbon reduction, and social equity, including tools to find funding for clean energy projects, programs available to municipalities to fund projects, and supportive programs that build local climate action capacity.

Renewable Energy 108

Renewable Energy Government Climate Change Clean Energy 108

Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The goal is to encourage distributed solar programs to reduce energy burden and ramp up a clean energy source critical to achieving climate goals and building community resilience. A CBO can apply for a grant alone or in partnership with an Indian tribe, a local government, or an institution of higher education, or other CBOs.

Government 258

Government 2023 Ozone 2026 258

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 16, 2023

Geoffrey Pyatt, assistant secretary for energy resources at the U.S. Department of State and strong advocate for the importance of clean energy cooperation at the local, state, federal and global levels, is also touring the new facility later that day. Click Here for a video tour of the project while it was under construction.

Clean Energy 98

Clean Energy Carbon Dioxide Electricity 2026 98

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- Welcome The Inaugural Class Of 35 High School Keep PA Beautiful Young Ambassadors [PaEN] -- Think Outside Presents Oct. Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources.

Climate Change 56

Climate Change Carbon Dioxide Clean Water Act Natural Gas 56

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2024

The planning process is supported by EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program, which offers a unique opportunity to help state and local governments develop strategies to reduce harmful pollution and address environmental justice concerns, while building the infrastructure, industry, and competitive economy for a clean energy future.

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas Clean Energy Renewable Energy Electricity 106

Law Columbia

AUGUST 1, 2024

Briefly, by way of background, CPRG is a nearly $5 billion emissions reduction program intended to catalyze planning for and implementation of ambitious projects to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and other harmful air pollution.

Clean Energy 122

Clean Energy Renewable Energy Government Electricity 122

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

25 Turtle Creek Watershed Community Meeting In Monroeville -- DEP Extends Deadline For Comments On Proposed Grant Program To Reduce Industrial Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions To Jan. Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. 22 -- Penn State EarthTalk: Jan.

Renewable Energy 64

Renewable Energy 2024 Natural Gas Waste 64

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Dec. Of PA [Utilities] -- TribLive: West Deer Twp.

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas Greenhouse 2024 Clean Energy 106

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 13, 2023

By going solar, schools can save money every year, enhance student STEM education and career preparedness, and increase climate resilience. Visit the Philadelphia Solar Energy Association website for more information on programs, initiatives and other upcoming events. PaEN] Related Articles: -- Rep.

Renewable Energy 97

Renewable Energy Electricity Solar Power Environmental Protection 97

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 9, 2023

11 Hearing On Bill To Expand Renewable Energy Mandates In Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards [PaEN] -- The Allegheny Front - Reid Frazier: What’s The Current State of Clean Energy Transition? -- Williamsport Sun Guest Essay: Refund Should Be Due For University Of Pittsburgh’s Shale Gas Health Impact Studies - By Sen.

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas Politics Solar Power Renewable Energy 106

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Over 30,500 pro-life Christians submitted comments during Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection open comment period for the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), urging the state to join RGGI in order to protect the health of vulnerable Pennsylvanians and to create clean energy jobs in the state. “In

Clean Energy 40

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Greenhouse Carbon Dioxide 40

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

On September 12, former DEP Secretary Patrick McDonnell was appointed President & CEO of PennFuture , a statewide advocacy organization dedicated to protecting public health, restoring and protecting natural resources, and moving Pennsylvania toward a clean energy future.

Environmental Protection 100

Environmental Protection Climate Change Politics Renewable Energy 100

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

. -- DEP: Oil & Gas Regulatory Program Will Be In The Red By Fall; All Sectors Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program No Go; Update On Permitting Reform [PaEN] -- DEP Testimony Provides Overview Of Budget Request, Progress On Permitting, Environmental Justice, Infrastructure Investments, PFAS, Watershed Cleanup, Climate, Clean Energy Initiatives [PaEN] (..)

2024 98

2024 Natural Resources Clean Energy Natural Gas 98

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2022

“ Hydrogen: The Future of Clean Energy? will be the topic of an April 20 webinar being hosted by the Washington & Jefferson College Center for Energy Policy and Management as part of its Energy Lecture Series. To register for this free, hour-long webinar, please visit the Hydrogen: The Future of Clean Energy?

Clean Energy 40

Clean Energy Natural Gas Technology Technology 40

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The positive bills were-- -- Reducing Pollution From Turf Fertilizer: Senate Bill 251 (Yaw-R-Lycoming) which sets standards for the application of fertilizer to turf, provides for the certification of professional fertilizer applicators and for labeling and an education program that has been pending in the General Assembly for 11 years.

Regulations 75

Regulations Clean Energy Greenhouse 2021 75

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2023

Now is the time for our legislators to bolster that progress, particularly given that Pennsylvania lags behind other states in offering incentives for energy and emissions reductions, and our building codes do not include the most updated standards for energy efficiency.

Carbon Emissions 98

Carbon Emissions 2030 Paris Agreement Natural Gas 98

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Under Governor Wolf, we’ve accelerated and expanded work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to equip Pennsylvania’s communities, businesses, and individual residents to address climate change impacts occurring now and projected for the near future. Pennsylvania’s greenhouse gas emissions are tracked yearly.

Climate Change 57

Climate Change Clean Energy Carbon Dioxide Greenhouse 57

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

. -- Christine Martin, PPL Electric Utilities -- Glen Thomas, GT Power Group -- David Velazquez, PECO -- Jeaneen Zappa, Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance As part of the informal educational process, Commissioners will pose questions to the panelists and will engage the panelists in discussions related to electric resource adequacy in Pennsylvania.

Electricity 87

Electricity Natural Gas Natural Resources Clean Energy 87

Cresforum

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

transportation sector and provided an in-depth look at how biofuels—such as ethanol, biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) — can meet transportation needs while supporting energy security and reducing emissions. CRES Academy educates junior-level Republican congressional staff on key clean energy and climate policy topics.

Biofuels 52

Biofuels Clean Energy Greenhouse Waste 52

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 6, 2025

9, York County. -- Penn State Extension Home Garden News: Houseplant Master Class Webinar Series Available; Treen Tenders Training; Good Gardening Saturday Series -- Pike Conservation District: From Source To Sink - Groundwater Education Workshop Series Starts Jan.

Conservation 81

Conservation 2025 Natural Gas 2024 81

Cresforum

OCTOBER 28, 2021

government in reducing greenhouse gas emissions around the world is to make strategic investments in research and development (R&D), such as those included in the Energy Act of 2020 , which serves as a strong foundation to an all-of-the-above approach: renewables, nuclear, fuel and energy efficiency, hydrogen, electrification (i.e.,

Fossil Fuels 74

Fossil Fuels Greenhouse Natural Gas Climate Change 74

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 3, 2024

CO2 is the primary greenhouse gas emitted through human activities by burning fossil fuels and contributes to global warming by trapping heat in the atmosphere. The webinar is approved for Continuing Legal Education in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. Click Here to register and for more informatio n.

Carbon Dioxide 79

Carbon Dioxide Atmosphere Fossil Fuels Technology 79

Law Columbia

JUNE 27, 2023

Direct pay – which is already in effect as of January 1, 2023 – allows tax-exempt entities, including local governments, to claim the value of certain clean energy and other tax credits as a cash payment, rather than as an offset to tax liability that they do not have.

Regulations 111

Regulations Renewable Energy Government Clean Energy 111

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2022

Now a new report, the Pitt Climate Action Plan , spells out how the University will achieve that goal through investments in clean energy, transportation, efficiency and other areas. The 2037 goal was selected using science-based criteria, and it also happens to be the 250th anniversary of the University’s founding. “A

Clean Energy 57

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels 2008 Solar Power 57

CEQA Developments

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The Legislature also increased efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions with the passage of Assembly Bill 1279 and Senate Bill 1020, setting net zero emissions targets and renewable energy and zero-carbon targets for California retail electricity sales. None of the amendments, however, more broadly limit CEQA’s reach.

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