Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Once the battery looks up to code, it is off to the grid to power our renewable energy future! Battery energy storage is powerful and growing. Battery energy storage can help store clean energy for the grid. Can they be reused or recycled at the end of their life? Want Clean Energy?

Wind Power 230

Wind Power Renewable Energy Electricity Clean Energy 230

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 27, 2024

On August 27, Ready for 100% Montgomery County announced nearly one-third of the communities in Montgomery County committed to a gradual transition to 100 percent clean, renewable energy in its electricity usage by 2035 and in all sectors (heat, transportation) by 2050. This is a collaborative, iterative process.

Clean Energy 87

Clean Energy Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Electricity 87

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The solar energy sector is big and getting bigger. That’s a really good thing given the central role we expect and need solar to play in a just transition away from fossil fuels. With solar, there are no smokestacks, no fuel extraction. Solar Panels Should Be Reused and Recycled. Here’s How.

Solar Power 310

Solar Power Fossil Fuels Electricity Technology 310

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Nov. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Nov. We Do Not Trust Foxes To Guard Henhouses’ -- PennDOT To Open Next Round Of Federal Electric Vehicle Charging Application Period Dec. 11; Sets Nov. 11; Sets Nov.

Clean Energy 108

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Recycling Government 108

Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Ok, but can’t we make clean energy from burning waste? The world is trying to get away from burning fossil fuels for energy because it’s a major source of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Focus on increasing truly renewable, low-emission energy such as wind and solar power. Sorry, but no again.

Fossil Fuels 112

Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Waste Greenhouse 112

Environmental Progress

JANUARY 20, 2022

Notably, in the same proposal, the Commission has also included screening criteria for gaseous fossil fuels. Their inclusion appears to be the result of a political compromise with Member States rather than of scientific appraisal as in the case of nuclear energy.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels Regulations Waste Technology 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2023

Officials Warn - Don’t Let China Control Clean Energy Supply Chain -- DOE, EPA Partner On Increasing The Reliability Of The Nation’s Electrical Grid -- Reuters: Keystone Pipeline Ordered To Cut Oil Pressure After Kansas Leak PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- AP: Rep.

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Recycling Electricity Fossil Fuels 108

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Read more here Stifling Renewable Energy Senate Bill 284 is one of several initiatives by Republicans to artificially stifle the growth of renewable energy in Pennsylvania in favor of fossil fuels by interfering in the free market to make it more expensive or prohibit it altogether. Read more here.

Renewable Energy 75

Renewable Energy Recycling Fossil Fuels Natural Gas 75

Circle of Blue

MAY 31, 2022

The Pebble Partnership, the mine developer, had a different view, saying the proposal is a “giant step backward” for clean energy goals. It argues that the mine is a domestic source of minerals needed for batteries and other non-fossil fuel energy. Public comments are being accepted through July 5.

Clean Water Act 130

Clean Water Act Fossil Fuels Deforestation Clean Energy 130

Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 30, 2022

It is even harder if these investments mean much less money is available to invest in the new fossil-free businesses that are ready to take off. Our money is also at risk if it is being held and invested in fossil fuel projects that must be shut down soon in order to address climate change.

2023 96

2023 Fossil Fuels Electricity Carbon Emissions 96

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2024

“The Appalachian Hydrogen Hub is a vehicle for environmental racism, threatening Black communities already overburdened by air and water pollution with even more harmful fossil fuel and carbon capture infrastructure," said Archbishop Marcia Dinkins, Founder and Executive Director of the Black Appalachian Coalition. "In

Fossil Fuels 86

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Waste Technology 86

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

17 RiverWatch Video Report -- TribLive: Westmoreland Commissions Asked To Oppose Underground Coal Mine. Billion Endowment -- New Planet Philadelphia Radio Program Feb. Shapiro Will Not Execute Any Inmates While He Is In Office, Calls For Repeal -- TribLive: Sen.

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2023 Clean Energy 109

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. PA Bulletin, page 5665 ) 2024 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 200 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. . Read more here. Adams County. ( Greene County. (

Natural Gas 116

Natural Gas 2028 Electricity Fossil Fuels 116

PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2024

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- T&T Compression, Inc. PA Bulletin, page 2576 ) -- Coterra Energy, Inc. PA Bulletin, page 2576 ) 2024 Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 118 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. . Indiana County. (

Natural Gas 112

Natural Gas Air Pollution Recycling 2024 112

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

18 - Energy Industry And Its Impacts On Freshwater Resources [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension To Host Feb.

Natural Gas 68

Natural Gas 2025 2013 Conservation 68

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 30, 2022

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Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Natural Gas Clean Energy 52

PA Environment Daily

MAY 20, 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] -- EPCAMR: PA Solar On Mined Lands Statewide Summit July 19 In State College [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette - Anya Litvak: Large (..)

2018 79

2018 Clean Energy Conservation Fossil Fuels 79

Enviromental Defense

MAY 31, 2022

Transition as quickly as possible to a fully clean energy supply while maintaining reliability and affordability, including by banning new natural gas plants, and phasing out our reliance on gas for baseload power. . Divert and recycle 60% of waste from landfills by 2030 and 85% by 2050.

Climate Change 98

Climate Change Politics 2022 2030 98

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. 27 Webinar Creating An Assessment Method For PA Old-Growth Forests.

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Recycling Climate Change Solar Power 83

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

9 Meeting [PaEN] -- DEP Sets Feb. 13 Hearing On Hazardous Sites Cleanup Plan For Newberry Twp.

Endangered Species Act 83

Endangered Species Act Natural Gas 2023 Fossil Fuels 83

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

Awaits Zoning Approval -- PA Capital-Star Guest Essay: Time For Pennsylvania To Speed Up Transition To Clean Energy - By PennEnvironment -- Broad+Liberty Guest Essay: Pennsylvania Are Better Off For Having More Electricity Options - By John Hanger, Former DEP Secretary, PUC Commissioner -- DEP Awards $39.6 Received $6.19 Received $6.19

Conservation 82

Conservation Natural Gas 2023 Recycling 82

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2024

Elevated conductivity levels were found in fluids outside of secondary containment in a truck off-loading area where an unknown quantity of fluid was spilled, the owner is pursuing an Act 2 Land Recycling Program cleanup. Read more here. Comitta, Sen. Santarsiero, Rep. Friel-Otten, Rep. Abney Introduce Gov.

2024 113

2024 Waste 2014 Recycling 113

Environmental Progress

JULY 3, 2023

Worse than that, it might end up misdirecting the world’s clean energy efforts into dirtier than appreciated energy technologies because of the country’s ongoing dependence on coal-fired energy. The scale of the IPCC’s undercount shocks once applied to the EU’s “clean” energy plans. million cars to the road.

Electricity 134

Electricity Fossil Fuels Government Carbon Emissions 134

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 23, 2023

StreamWatch Volunteer Training May 20 In Monroe County [PaEN] -- CBF: Proposed Settlement Of Lawsuit Against EPA For Failing To Hold Pennsylvania Accountable For Meeting Chesapeake Bay Water Pollution Reduction Goals Focuses On Actions In 7 PA Counties [PaEN] -- New State Health Plan Identifies Health Issues Related To Natural Resource Extraction, (..)

Conservation 80

Conservation Earth Day Natural Gas Climate Change 80

Environmental Leader

JUNE 24, 2022

Additionally, it is switching its global fleet of vehicles from those that run on fossil fuels to those that are sustainable. appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. Nestlé is well along the path to ensuring that 800 sites in 187 countries are totally green by 2025.

2018 52

2018 Greenhouse Fossil Fuels 2025 52

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Yaw, Others - By Dean Marshall, Lock Haven -- PennLive Letter: The Fossil Fuel Industry Carries Too Much Weight In Pennsylvania -- Observer-Reporter Editorial: Is Shapiro’s Voluntary Agreement With CNX The Right Move For Gas Well Safety? ‘We 11; Sets Nov. 1 Utility Prices Are Changing - Natural Gas (+149% to -64.2%); Electric (+18.8%

Conservation 84

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Recycling 84

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

Leib, Pittsburgh -- PA Capital-Star: Environmentalists, Advocates Urge Shapiro To Stay The Course On RGGI Carbon Pollution Reduction Plan -- Scranton Times Editorial: Carbon Pollution Reduction Plan Serves Economy, Environment [RGGI] -- TribLive: Pittsburgh To Get $1.5

Conservation 84

Conservation Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Earth Day 84

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

2024 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 200 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. Read more here. Read more here.

2024 109

2024 Natural Gas 2028 Waste 109

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

We Crunched The Numbers -- Spotlight PA: Compromise Elusive On Reforming 2016 Law On How Investor-Owned Water Utilities Buy Municipal Drinking, Wastewater Systems -- PennEnvironment: New Study Of 9 PA School Districts Show These Schools Fail To Protect Children From Lead In School Drinking Water; Urges Action On Bipartisan Legislation [PaEN] -- PA (..)

Nuclear Power 76

Nuclear Power Electricity Conservation Recycling 76

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

26 Webinar On Federal And State Financial Resources For Going Solar [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Energy Essentials: Feb. Schuylkill County -- PA Solar Center Jan. 15 Webinar Update On Large-Scale Solar; What Is Agrivoltaics?

Conservation 80

Conservation Natural Gas Waste Electricity 80

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 1, 2024

To adjust the focus of this picture a little closer, just our passenger cars and light trucks contribute to a whopping 58 percent of total transportation emissions, placing our car-centric society in the fossil fuel spotlight. Petroleum has accounted for more than 90 percent of transportation energy in the last 50 years.

Fossil Fuels 335

Fossil Fuels Biofuels Nitrogen Oxides Electricity 335

PA Environment Daily

MAY 14, 2022

. -- Guest Essay: Climate Change Demands Southwestern PA Transition To A New Low-Carbon Energy Reality - By Hilary Mercer , Shell Polymers/Pennsylvania Chemicals Project & Kevin Walker, President/CEO Duquesne Light [PaEN] -- Pittsburgh Business Times: McKinsey Report Outlines Steps Southwest PA, U.S. to 4:00 p.m.

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Nuclear Power Clean Energy 62

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

-- Republican Herald: West Nile Virus Monitoring Starts In Schuylkill County -- Shapiro Administration Commends 3 PA Schools For Environmental Efforts As Green Ribbon Schools -- National Energy Technology Laboratory: Winners In Western PA, West Virginia Science Bowl Competed In National Science Bowl -- Wildlife For Everyone Foundation Announces 5 Recipients (..)

Conservation 83

Conservation Nuclear Power Waste 2024 83

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

Envirothon Team Get Hands-On Science Lessons In Canoes -- National Energy Technology Laboratory: Winners In Western PA, West Virginia Science Bowl Competed In National Science Bowl -- PA Solar Center Honors 5 Western PA Organizations Who Have Gone Solar [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Eagle On The Mend Through Ashkar Students’ Efforts -- Reading Eagle: (..)

Conservation 83

Conservation Waste 2024 Clean Energy 83

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 16, 2022

Prices “A rapid rise in American fuel exports this year has helped push gasoline prices to a record $5 a gallon and is pressuring U.S. Bizzarro: End Gasoline Price Gouging Through New Stop Price Fixing Act Legislation -- June 22-- House Democratic Policy Committee hearing on combating inflation with the Stop Gasoline Price Fixing Act.

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Solar Power Fossil Fuels Electricity 62

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2022

Nancy Guenst (D-Montgomery), U.S. Army Veteran & Rep. Webster (D-Montgomery), U.S.

Conservation 48

Conservation Recycling Natural Gas Clean Energy 48

A Greener Life

MAY 12, 2023

Transition quickly to renewable energy As much as 95% of West Bengal’s 10.7 gigawatts of installed power capacity comes from fossil fuels like coal. The burning of fossil fuels is the main driver of climate change.

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Electricity Renewable Energy 52