PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2023

Waste Coal In July of 2021 a company by the name of Stronghold Digital Mining (Stronghold) filed an S-1 report with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosing plans to purchase three waste coal fired power plants and install 57,000 Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) dedicated to mining bitcoin.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 23, 2023

EarthJustice released a statement applauding the proposed hydrogen tax credit justice saying-- “Producing hydrogen by splitting apart water molecules uses a tremendous amount of energy, and the benefits of hydrogen are negated when that energy does not come from new renewable energy that is delivered alongside hydrogen production.

Regulations 77

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2023

14 Hearing On Air Quality Permit For Energy Transfer Natural Gas Liquids Marcus Hook Terminal In An EJ Area, Delaware County [PaEN] -- Better Path Coalition: Oct. 14 Hearing On Air Quality Permit For Energy Transfer Natural Gas Liquids Marcus Hook Terminal In An EJ Area, Delaware County [PaEN] -- Better Path Coalition: Oct.

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 84

Vermont Law

JUNE 29, 2015

However, what is often overlooked is the impact of nuclear power on our water systems, especially in drought prone areas. Many leading energy experts often deem nuclear an acceptable form of sustainable energy. Nuclear Energy and Drought: A Recipe for Disaster. Is it sustainable? By Allen Smith.

Cooling 53

Cooling Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 2006 53

A Greener Life

JULY 11, 2024

Clean energy The headline promise from Labour is on clean energy and the formation of a publicly owned energy company. It shall be known as Great British Energy because gone are the days when you could just call things British Gas, British Airways or British Telecoms and the greatness was implicit.

2024 52

2024 Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 2030 52

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

29; No Information Yet On Whether Oil & Gas Development Health Risks Will Be Included Health Department Distributing Free Potassium Iodide Tablets To Pennsylvanians Near State’s Four Active Nuclear Power Plants Sept. Decline In Energy Use; $4.6 Million In Energy Savings; 14.6%

Conservation 52

Conservation Nuclear Power Waste 2009 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2024

Thank you for your leadership! -- Feature- Remembering March 28, 1979 At The Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant - The Accident No One Thought Would Happen [PaEN] -- PennLive - Charles Thompson: 45 Years After Infamous Accident, Why Are They Still Cleaning Up Three Mile Island?

Conservation 82

Conservation Air Pollution Climate Change Renewable Energy 82

Physics World

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Among the main reasons to choose a career in renewables, Davies cites the growth that the sector is experiencing due to the increased focus on climate change and demand for clean energy. Energy touches everyone,” she says, “so being part of providing it in a responsible way really gets me going when I get up in the morning.”.

Nuclear Power 122

Nuclear Power Radiation Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 122

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2022

For more information and available handouts, visit the DEP Citizens Advisory Council webpage.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2024

21 Online Community Engagement And Climate Resilience Planning Workshop [PaEN] -- State Health Dept: Free Potassium Iodide Tablets To Be Distributed To Those Living, Working Near State’s 4 Active Nuclear Power Plants Aug. 16 In Montrose, Susquehanna County [PaEN] -- American Chestnut Foundation Hosts Aug. 22, 23, 24 [PaEN] -- PA Assn.

Fossil Fuels 84

Fossil Fuels Nuclear Power Clean Energy Waste 84

Environmental Progress

JANUARY 20, 2022

The Regulation sets a time limit on the inclusion of nuclear energy but not on fossil fuels and grants the Commission special powers to rule on nuclear taxonomy compliance. The Regulation sets a deadline on the operation of final disposal facilities for radioactive waste. This makes the condition impractical.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels Regulations Waste Technology 52

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 17, 2024

Exus chose to repower the facility thanks to the clean energy plan’s 30% production tax credits for American wind power. Click Here to learn about more investments in clean energy in Pennsylvania. billion in new clean energy investments in Pennsylvania supporting 2,881 new jobs. Read more here.

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Clean Energy Nuclear Power Wind Power Climate Change 105

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2023

Forming Work Group On Climate/Clean Energy, Co-Chairs Announced In response to a question from Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming), Majority Chair of the Senate Environmental Committee, on DEP’s final regulation reducing carbon pollution from power plants consistent with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, Acting Secretary Negrin said Gov.

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Clean Energy Natural Resources Technology Technology 97

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Here are 74 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us.

Conservation 83

Conservation Natural Gas Nuclear Power Air Pollution 83

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

12 Webinar On State Road Budget Impacts Of Electric Vehicle Transition [PaEN] -- Community Advocates For Clean Energy Host Nov. 13 Webinar On EPA Clean School Bus Grant Program [PaEN] -- PA Resources Council Hosts Nov. 9 -- Washington & Jefferson College Hosts Nov. 20-22 [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Hosts Nov.

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Conservation Recycling 83

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Also on the Committee agenda are-- -- House Bill 2393 (Friel-D-Chester) setting standards for the storage or land application of food processing residual waste on farms. An amendment is expected. -- House Bill 2594 (Friel-D-Chester) providing for the certification of food processing residual waste haulers and brokers.

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Clean Energy 94

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Available Via Zoom -- WESA: Contest Asks PA Kids To Create Art About Tick Bite Prevention -- Pennsylvania's Clean Energy Economy Grew To Over 92,700 Jobs Since COVID Economic Crisis [PaEN] -- Erie News Now: U.S.

Natural Gas 79

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 79

PA Environment Daily

JULY 14, 2024

14 Hearing [If Requested] On Title V Air Quality Permit For Gas-fired Hummel Station Power Plant In Snyder County [PaEN] -- DEP To Hold Aug. 14 Hearing [If Requested] On Title V Air Quality Permit For Gas-fired Hummel Station Power Plant In Snyder County [PaEN] -- DEP To Hold Aug. Seif, Former Administrative Assistant to Gov.

Nuclear Power 84

Nuclear Power 2024 Carbon Dioxide Conservation 84

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

13 Webinar On EPA Clean School Bus Grant Program [PaEN] -- PA Environmental Council In Case You Missed It In October Now Available [PaEN] -- Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority Accepting Campaign Signs For Recycling Thru Nov.

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Recycling Conservation 84

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

DEP Low-Level Radioactive Waste Advisory Committee meeting. Room 105 Rachel Carson Building. Visit the Committee webpage for options to join the meeting remotely. Contact: Rich Janati at rjanati@pa.gov or 717-787-2480 or Molly Adams, at moadams@pa.gov or (717) 787-2480.

Nuclear Power 107

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Natural Resources Conservation 107

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 21, 2024

House Environmental Resources & Energy Committee meets to consider House Bill 589 (Kinkead-D-Allegheny) establishing a state landslide insurance program; House Bill 2393 (Friel-D-Chester) establishing a permit program for food waste disposal. DEP Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting. Room G-50 Irvis Building.

Nuclear Power 108

Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Climate Change Conservation 108

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 13, 2023

15] -- PA Interfaith Power & Light, Jewish Earth Alliance Aug. PaEN] -- Citizens Voice: Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant To Test Emergency Sirens Thursday, Aug. 18 PA Renewable Energy Policy Webinar - Time To Take Action [PaEN] -- Penn State Master Gardeners Of Cumberland County 2023 Pollinator Festival Aug.

Fossil Fuels 75

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Climate Change Clean Energy 75

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 18, 2024

20 Progress Report Reception To Celebrate Progress Toward Carbon, Energy Reduction Goals -- PA Interfaith Power & Light, Jewish Earth Alliance Hosts Aug. 10; Training Oct. 17] -- Middle Susquehanna RiverKeeper To Offer Riverwalk Hikes A Sunbury Riverfest Aug. 17 In Luzerne County [PaEN] -- York Master Watershed Stewards Host Sept.

Nuclear Power 87

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Conservation Clean Energy 87

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee holds a hearing on waste to fuels. 18 Planet Philadelphia Radio Program Provides Updates On Wind Power, Local Green Energy Efforts -- Observer-Reporter: Fayette County Zoning Board Nixes Request For Georges Township Solar Energy Facility -- Citizens Voice: Fairview Twp.

Toxic Substances Control Act 84

Toxic Substances Control Act Nuclear Power Natural Gas Natural Resources 84

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Solar Energy Facility Continues In Westmoreland -- Scranton Times: Proposed Newton Township Solar Energy Facilities Rejected -- TribLive: Sewickley Twp Considers Solar Energy Facility Regulations In Westmoreland -- The Guardian: Pennsylvania, 6 Other States Biggest Winners In Landmark Federal Clean Energy Funding -- PublicNewsService.org: York, PA (..)

Conservation 82

Conservation Nuclear Power Electricity 2024 82

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Nuclear Waste Dump To Begin Next Summer In Armstrong County; US Army Corps Details The Plan -- PA Municipal League, Sustainable Pittsburgh Host Sustainable PA Conference In State College Nov. 15 -- PA Resources Council Hosts Nov. 14, Ends Jan. 15 -- PA Resources Council Hosts Nov. 14, Ends Jan.

Conservation 84

Conservation Recycling Natural Gas Nuclear Power 84

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

By Council To Modernize Governance -- The Allegheny Front: New Book Takes On Radiation Dangers In Oil & Gas Industry [PaEN] -- ABC27: Environmental Advocacy Groups Rally At Capitol For Action On Gas, Oil Industry -- Sen.

Conservation 84

Conservation Waste 2024 Clean Energy 84

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Potter County [PaEN] -- Governors Updated Regulatory Agenda Includes Proposed Annual Permit Fee For Shale Gas Wells; Updated Conventional Waste Disposal and Coproduct Waste Regs. 27 Webinar: General Update Of Large-Scale Solar In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- LancasterOnline: Solar Energy Projects On Manheim Twp.

Conservation 81

Conservation Natural Gas 2025 Electricity 81

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 23, 2024

CANCELED : House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee meets to consider House Resolution 565 (Pielli-D-Chester) directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to do a study on wil native terrestrial invertebrate management ( sponsor summary ). Room G-50 Irvis Building. Click Here to watch online. TODAY 9:30: Agenda Posted.

Nuclear Power 83

Nuclear Power Natural Gas 2001 Clean Energy 83

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

. -- Keep PA Beautiful: Sheila Shea, Fayette County Recycling Coordinator Recognized With Community Pride Award [PaEN] -- DEP: No Applicants Have Asked For Their Money Back Yet Under The PAyback Permit Review Money Back Guarantee Program [PaEN] -- DEP Set To Receive $2 Billion+ In Federal Funds Over Next Decade+ For Oil & Gas Well Plugging, Clean (..)

Nuclear Power 110

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Natural Resources Electricity 110

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2022

Until you agree to close the hazardous waste loopholes in Pennsylvania, under state law, [until] the two committees agreed to that, this would be a different conversation. Note: Market-driven competition with natural gas has shut down 20 coal-fired power plants in Pennsylvania, with only three remaining [ Read more here.]

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas 2018 Regulations 2019 98

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2024

Solar Energy Facility Draws Resident Opposition -- Scranton Times: Mayfield Twp. To Take Public Comments On Oil & Gas Well Pad Zoning Proposal Tuesday [Aug. Of Environmental Professionals Hosts Aug. 21 Online Community Engagement And Climate Resilience Planning Workshop [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Hosts Sept.

Conservation 110

Conservation Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 110

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 29, 2025

Under PACER, 70% of the revenue will be directed back to Pennsylvania residents as a rebate on their electric bill more than any other cap-and-invest program in the nation resulting in long-term, price relief on energy costs. Pennsylvania is 45th in the nation in terms of investing in clean energy sources like wind, solar, and hydropower.

Electricity 58

Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy Nuclear Power 58

PA Environment Daily

JULY 12, 2022

Read more on Agenda. -- Erosion & Sediment Permit Fee Report -- Rural Recycling, Waste Disposal Options -- Reports On Oil & Gas Well Bonding Petition -- Gov. Other States/National/International -- The Guardian: Breaking From China’s Clean Energy Dominance ‘Imperative,’ U.S. What’s Your Community Doing?

Natural Gas 63

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Clean Water Act Electricity 63

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2024

8 On Hydrogen Hubs, Data Centers, Food Processing Residuals, PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Regulation [PaEN] -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: Nuclear Energy Growing, But Power Demand Still A Problem -- Inquirer Guest Essay: Nuclear Power At Three Mile Island Plant Is No Climate Solution, Why Would Anyone Tempt Fate? -

Conservation 84

Conservation Nuclear Power Natural Gas Waste 84

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 18, 2024

26, 27 & 30 [PaEN] -- Ohio River Valley Institute: The Peril, Politics And Price Of Shale Gas Development, Fracking Waste - By Eric de Place And Julia Stone -- TribLive Letter: PA Must Make A Stronger Plan For Reducing Methane From Oil & Gas Facilities -- TribLive: Indiana Twp.

Conservation 82

Conservation Natural Gas Nuclear Power Clean Energy 82

PA Environment Daily

JULY 14, 2024

Million For Public Water Supply In Beaver County Affected By Norfolk Southern Train Derailment -- TribLive: Delmont Awards $1.23 Million For Project To Address Sewage Overflows, Next Step In State Consent Order -- LancasterOnline: Pequea Twp. Seif, Former Administrative Assistant to Gov.

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Conservation Nuclear Power 2024 Electricity 79