PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2023

Additionally, they are encouraged to learn more about options for managing energy costs by exploring the Commission’s official electric shopping website, PAPowerSwitch.com, for details on competitive offers for electricity supplies and energy conservation tips. For help in finding better gas prices, visit the PUC’s PaGasSwitch.com website.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 9, 2023

House holds Regular Session June 12, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22 -- Committee Schedule Senate holds Regular Session June 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Now Underway!

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 31, 2024

reservoir conservation releases, aquifer storage and recovery, and coordinated use of surface water and groundwater); -- Demand modification projects (e.g., projects that achieve water conservation, reuse, and/or recycling); and -- Environmental and water quality improvement projects (e.g.,

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 14, 2023

The more recent Winter Storm Elliott which brought another severe and sudden cold snap- along with urgent calls for conservation -to our region during Christmas weekend is the latest example of extreme weather affecting the grid. Natural Gas Is An Intermittent Generator Rep. The issues were actually at the wellhead. “It

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

Below are examples of going the WRONG WAY on environmental and energy issues from last week’s articles and NewsClips-- -- PJM This Week Sends Penalty Assessments Of Up To $2 Billion To Electric Generators That Failed To Perform During December’s Winter Storm Elliot; Natural Gas Power Plants Had 63% Of Outages [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette - Anya Litvak: As (..)

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 2575 ) -- Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refining & Marketing LLC - 860 Unit Cooling Tower & Point Breeze South Yard: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum to meet Statewide Health Standards for a project located at 3144 Passyunk Ave., Indiana County. (

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Cool and clear water is important because hellbenders breathe through their skin, which contains numerous folds to increase oxygen absorption. The listing also mandates that federal agencies consult with the Service to ensure the species conservation. Hellbenders hide under large, flat rocks on the streambed.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2023

Outlines 10-Year Plan For Parks, Trails, Open Space In Allegheny County -- PennLive: Homeless Advocates Defend Capital Area Greenbelt Encampments: ‘Differently Sheltered Friends’ -- French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust: June 11 - French Creek Iron Tour - Cycling For Open Space. Stroud Preserve, West Chester. 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 31, 2024

They also help address climate change by cooling the air and sequestering carbon. The Dock Award is presented by the K10 for conservation and environmental justice work in under-represented communities. Trees, especially when planted as riparian buffers, are the most cost-effective tools for cleaning and protecting waterways.

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2025 Climate Change Conservation Cooling 79

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

2023 Watershed Forestry Summit In Altoona [PaEN] -- Inquirer: These Philly High School Kids Are Trying To Clean The Schuylkill River - With Mussels -- Western PA Conservancy Hosts April 18 Webinar On Helping Elk Creek Thrive In Erie County [PaEN] -- PA Society For Ornithology Third Annual Breeding Bird Blitz For Conservation June 9-19, Sign Up Now!

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Yaw Announce Bill To Withhold Gas Drilling Impact Fees To Municipalities That Set More Protective Standards On Natural Gas Development Than State Law, And While There Is a Legal Challenge To Local Restrictions Observer-Reporter Letter: There’s Another Side To The 'Shale Gas Revolution' Beaver County Residents Invited To Join An Oct.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

21 [PaEN] -- Shale Gas Industry Experts, Execs Gather In Erie Sept. 24-26 At Shale Insight Conference -- PA Resources Council, Partners Host 3 Electronic Waste Collection Events In Delaware, Montgomery Counties Starting Sept.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The lake was created in 1971 by damming a creek of the same name — to provide cooling water for the nearby coal-powered power plant, then owned by Pennsylvania Power and Light, now widely known as PPL. The plant is being converted to run on natural gas. The easier path was they could have gotten rid of it,” Stoudt said.

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Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

During the four days of emergency operations during the cold snap, from early February 15th to midnight February 18th, output levels of nuclear, natural gas, coal, and wind to the grid were 79.3 For natural gas it was 40%, or 46% based on winter adequacy expectations. percent, 47.4 percent, 51.5 percent, and 13.7

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 28, 2024

26-27 In Bethlehem; Delaware Conservation Fund Symposium Sept. 25 [PaEN] -- Lehigh County-based Wildlands Conservancy Highlights Upcoming Programs: Stream Restoration; Volunteer Opportunities; Wine & Dine Dinner; Student American Chestnut Project -- DCNR Virtual Webinar For Recreation, Conservation Projects Set For Nov.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 9, 2022

Every time a company or organization installs an energy-efficient heating, cooling, or lighting system, it’s another step for Pennsylvania and the nation toward independence from fossil fuels. Sullivan Human Services Center in Philadelphia. Energy efficiency drives positive impacts across our lives,” said Secretary McDonnell.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2021

As summer nears and the cooling season is upon us, consumers may be looking for ways to lower monthly bills by reducing energy usage and supply costs,” said PUC Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille. PAPowerSwitch, as well as the PUC’s website for natural gas shopping, PAGasSwitch.com , have interactive information and tips for saving energy.

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A Greener Life

JULY 9, 2021

The National Development and Reform Commission’s Department of Resource Conservation and Environmental Protection said in a statement that energy intensity increased 9.5% Wind and solar power can provide green electricity for those facilities, while the low local temperatures can help with cooling requirements.

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Environmental Science

JUNE 15, 2018

It is vital to prospecting for and mining of fossil fuels such as natural gas, coal, and crude oil that we convert to fuel our homes, public transportation, and personal vehicles. Most scientists, stuck with the models of Newtonian Physics, calculated how long it would take for the Earth to cool to current temperatures.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 10, 2024

“We’re going to look back at 2023 and say, man, that was cool,” Dessler said. The question is: when will the toll of heat and severe weather push DeSantis, Abbott and like-minded politicians toward policies to cool the planet? The problem with climate change is, if it hasn’t pushed you over the edge yet, just wait.”

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 22, 2022

Wind and solar are now the cheapest forms of new power generation in most of the world, and are coming at very low costs here in Canada too , out-competing natural gas. creating ice in off peak periods to supply cooling in peak periods. The costs of wind and solar power have been dropping like a stone. Improve Energy Storage.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

House holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated: House Budget Hearing Schedule - April 11, 12, 13, 14 Senate holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated Senate Budget Hearing Schedule - April 11, 12, 13 TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 66 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership (..)

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 14, 2024

For example: Water consumption: The equipment used to capture carbon generates heat and must be cooled with water. Pollution: carbon capture equipment burns natural gas, increasing regional air and water pollution such as fine particulate matter. Water is life!” Midhat Moini | Environmental Defence media@environmentaldefence.ca

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 19, 2021

Senate returns to session September 20, 21, 22 -- Committee Schedule House returns to session September 27, 28, 29 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- July 19 Essential PA Environment Digest Now Available [ PaEN] -- Real Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- Berks Gas Truth : DEP Shuts Down Mariner East Pipeline (..)

Cooling 64

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Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Phillip Meintzer, conservation specialist at Alberta Wilderness Association: “The AER’s decision shows that Alberta’s environmental impact assessment process is fundamentally flawed. Pollution : carbon capture equipment burns natural gas, increasing regional air and water pollution.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2024

22 In Washington County -- Natural Resources Conservation Service-PA Pennsylvania State Technical Committee Meeting Oct. 22 In Washington County -- Natural Resources Conservation Service-PA Pennsylvania State Technical Committee Meeting Oct. 14 -- Delaware Highlands Conservancy Eagle Watch Bus Tours Start Jan.

Clean Energy 77

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

Yaw Touts New $154 Million Agriculture Conservation Program In Lycoming County -- Registration Open!

Conservation 79

Conservation Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Earth Day 79

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 29, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. PaEN] -- What’s That Pink Stuff Spilled At Apex Energy Shale Gas Well Pad In Salem Twp., Westmoreland County? 2023 NE PA Flood Survivors -- Butler County North Country Trail Assn.

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Natural Gas 2024 Electricity Cooling 88

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Of Human Services To Extend Federal Drinking Water, Wastewater Bill Assistance Programs [PaEN] -- Susquehanna River Basin Commission Approves 6 Natural Gas Drilling Water Withdrawal Renewals For 7.1

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Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 62

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 24, 2024

-- Quality Industrial Coatings Receives National Small Business Environmental Stewardship Award [PaEN] -- Master Watershed Stewards In York County Recognize Betsy Leppo, Western PA Conservancy, Gifford Pinchot State Park Staff As 2023 Outstanding Partners For Work On Vernal Pools [PaEN] -- Master Watershed Steward Robert Pace Partners To Protect Watersheds (..)

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Conservation Climate Change Solar Power Cooling 81

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Below are examples of going the WRONG WAY on environmental and energy issues from last week’s articles and NewsClips-- -- Marcellus Drilling News: New Fortress Energy Reapplying For Wyalusing LNG Natural Gas Plant Permits In Bradford County [PaEN] -- Reuters: Wave Of New LNG Natural Gas Export Plants Threatens To Knock Down Prices -- U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Wolf’s Environmental Budget Builds On Bipartisan Support For $450 Million Conservation Allocation From Federal ARP Funds; Increases DEP Staff To Manage Historic Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Funding [PaEN] -- DCNR Blog: Gov. Wolf’s Proposed Budget Supports Conservation And Recreation [PaEN] -- Gov.

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Conservation Electricity Law Air Pollution 49

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 27, 2023

21 For Pittsburgh Region -- PUC Stresses Ways To Stay Cool During Late-Summer Surge In Temperatures -- The Center Square: Solar Power Comes To University Of Pittsburgh Campus -- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: What Can One Person Do About Climate Change?

Natural Gas 54

Natural Gas Ozone Fossil Fuels Conservation 54

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 13, 2023

. -- Help Wanted: Foundation For Pennsylvania Watersheds - Executive Director - John Dawes Retiring [PaEN] -- Bay Journal: Satellites, Drones, Special Cameras Join The Fight Against Methane/VOC Pollution From Oil/Gas Wells, Petrochemical Plants, Landfills, Coal Mines In Pennsylvania - By Ad Crable, Chesapeake Bay Journal [PaEN] -- Environmental Health (..)

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Natural Gas Electricity Carbon Emissions Cooling 78

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2023

. -- DCNR Posts FY 2023-24 Budget Proposal Documents -- Shell Petrochemical Plant Had 3-Hour Emergency Flaring Event To Burn Off Flammable Gases In Beaver County [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette - Anya Litvak: Shell Petrochemical Plant Using Water Hoses ‘To Assist In Cooling External Areas Of Ground Flares’ That Need To Be ‘Reinforced’ -- The Allegheny Front (..)

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Natural Gas Politics Cooling 2023 86

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 24, 2024

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- Master Watershed Stewards In York County Recognize Betsy Leppo, Western PA Conservancy, Gifford Pinchot State Park Staff As 2023 Outstanding Partners For Work On Vernal Pools [PaEN] -- Master Watershed Steward Robert (..)

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Solar Power Conservation 2030 Carbon Dioxide 68

PA Environment Daily

JULY 18, 2022

. -- TribLive: Volunteers Donate Thousands Of Hours Of Time Maintaining Western PA’s Hiking, Biking Trails -- TribLive: Despite Popularity, Aging Trails Subject To All Manner Of Abuse In Western PA -- Scranton Times: Parker Street Landing Gets New Canoe/Kayak Launch -- WESA: Inaugural Paddlesports Festival Comes To Pittsburgh’s Allegheny River -- WLVR: (..)

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