PA Environment Daily

JUNE 20, 2023

WEDNESDAY 8:50: Joint Legislative Budget & Finance Committee meeting to adopt House Resolution 87 (Daily-D-Montgomery) study of wildlife conservation corridors. Click Here to watch live. Room 8E-B East Wing. Click Here to watch live.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Billion On Their Sports: Report -- PG - John Hayes: Southwest PA Hunters Add $312 Million To PA’s Economy -- TribLive: How Westmoreland Fishing Community Is Preparing For Trout Season Visit the PA Environment Digest website to learn more.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2023

Comments By Award Winners “At Eaton, we’re simplifying the energy transition and accelerating sustainable energy systems to power our operations, customers and communities.” We’re honored by this special recognition from the PA Solar Center and hope that their efforts continue to inspire others to make the switch to clean, renewable power.”

Solar Power 85

Solar Power Renewable Energy Electricity 2030 85

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2022

Fish & Wildlife Service Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize For Innovative Ways To Make Wildlife Conservation Relevant To All [PaEN] -- PG: Carnegie Museum Paleontologist Achieved Immortality Thanks To A Few Prehistoric Jaws Visit the PA Environment Digest website to learn more.

Conservation 48

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Global Green

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Almost 90 percent of the increase in renewables came from wind- and solar-power generation. Both have much less environmental impact than coal, oil, or natural gas. The remaining 30 percent would most likely be generated by lower-carbon natural gas.

Electricity 98

Electricity Climate Change Fossil Fuels 2030 98

Enviromental Defense

MAY 18, 2021

But what you probably haven’t heard is that our grid is getting dirtier again, with fossil fuels increasing in our electricity supply from burning natural gas. TAKE ACTION : Tell Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) that you support the phase-out of polluting gas powered electricity by 2030.

Electricity 52

Electricity Natural Gas Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy 52

PA Environment Daily

JULY 5, 2021

Million For PFAS Cancer Study WHYY: What’s In The Water? 27-28; Moraine State Park Regatta Aug. 27-28; Moraine State Park Regatta Aug.

Natural Gas 67

Natural Gas 2021 Conservation 2020 67

Enviromental Defense

JUNE 17, 2024

Alberta: Speak Up For a SAFE Climate: Take Action Here How Climate Action Makes Life More Affordable Renewable energy, including solar and wind power, is much cheaper and less polluting than burning fossil fuels such as natural gas, oil and coal. Previous Alberta governments provided a range of incentives.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2024

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

Nuclear Power 77

Nuclear Power 2024 Clean Energy Renewable Energy 77

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

2021 108

2021 Renewable Energy Electricity Natural Gas 108

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% It could then explore local heating systems, using waste heat from factories and power plants rather than building new boilers.

Renewable Energy 85

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Most studies show that achieving these targets will require an unprecedented increase in wind and solar power to decarbonize the power sector and meet the increased demand for zero- carbon electricity to replace fossil fuels in building, industrial and transportation sectors.

Electricity 351

Electricity Fossil Fuels Solar Power 2030 351

E2 Law Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Wind, water, and solar will be the primary source of power generation across all sectors of New York’s economy by 2050, necessitating investments in firm, zero-carbon resources and energy storage resources to ensure grid reliability. The final plan must be sent to the Legislature by Jan.

Regulations 52

Regulations Clean Energy 2030 Climate Change 52

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2025

On January 20, the PJM Interconnection announced it continues its preparations for the coldest weather in the region since 2015, PJM on Monday extended its Cold Weather Alert and Conservative Operations declarations through Thursday, Jan. 23, for its entire footprint of 13 states and Washington, D.C.

Conservation 109

Conservation Biofuels Electricity Fossil Fuels 109

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 9, 2025

[PaEN] -- Keep PA Beautiful Celebrating 35 Years Of Supporting Community Improvement Across Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- WGAL: Sara Mueller Has A Passion For Outdoors, Educating Next Generation At Wildlife Leadership Academy -- PA Wilds Accepting Nominations For PA Wilds Champions Until April 7; Awards Celebration July 24 -- Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership, (..)

Natural Gas 82

Natural Gas Conservation Sea Level Solar Power 82

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 4, 2023

Natural Gas Production Will Be Exported -- The Center Square Guest Essay: Realizing Our Energy Potential And Ensuring Our Security - By Rep. Natural Gas Production Will Be Exported -- Reuters: U.S. Will It Pay Off?

Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas Politics Earth Day Electricity 92

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 22, 2025

PJM and its member companies took a number of steps before the onset of the frigid cold that helped prepare the system for the most difficult periods Tuesday and Wednesday. 23 Webinar On Data Centers - How To Ensure AI And Cryptocurrency Mining Don't Delay Transition To 100% Renewable Energy [PaEN] -- Washington & Jefferson College: Feb.

Electricity 84

Electricity Biofuels Fossil Fuels 2025 84

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In the end, the ISO had not needed to issue public appeals for conservation or resort to “load-shedding” (i.e. rolling blackouts ), but the scarcity of gas, the outages at oil plants, and the inability of other power plants to respond quickly had all contributed to a very close call.

Electricity 329

Electricity Solar Power 2022 Wind Power 329

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 10, 2023

PJM is a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity in all or parts of 13 states and the District of Columbia, including Pennsylvania.

Fossil Fuels 75

Fossil Fuels Technology Technology Clean Energy 75

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 21, 2022

Other States/National/International -- WSJ: Solar-Power Developers Pledge To Buy U.S. What’s Your Community Doing?

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Solar Power 2022 62

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 14, 2021

In the spring of 2020, CBF released a report to help guide decision-makers on where solar projects should be located, called Principles and Practices for Realizing the Necessity and Promise of Solar Power. Related Articles: -- Farm Bureau, Solar Advocates Support Bipartisan Community Solar Legislation That Will Generate $1.8

Fossil Fuels 80

Fossil Fuels Solar Power Climate Change 2020 80

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 6, 2023

7 [PaEN] -- Guest Essay: Investing In Clean Energy Will Benefit PA Communities, Create Jobs, Generate Tax Revenue And Significantly Reduce Climate Changing Emissions - By Lori Brennan, The Nature Conservancy-PA [PaEN] -- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: What Can One Person Do About Climate Change? Chris Deluzio -- Aug. 8-10 -- Dept.

Conservation 75

Conservation Climate Change Solar Power Natural Gas 75

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 13, 2023

Of Conservation Districts Invites County Conservation Districts To Apply For $90 Million In Grants To Fund Local Climate-Smart Conservation Practices [PaEN] -- Bradford Era Editorial: PA Must Help Protect Chesapeake Bay -- Republican Herald Editorial: Keystone State Needs To Do Its Part To Protect Chesapeake Watershed -- Philadelphia Water Dept.

Conservation 75

Conservation Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Climate Change 75

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 27, 2023

Of Health, Pitt Study Of Natural Gas Development Health Impacts -- Inquirer - Will Bunch: Does Anyone Care About The Study Linking PA Natural Gas Development To Cancer In Kids? 24-26 In Altoona [PaEN] -- Federal Office Of Surface Mining Provides $100,000 Grant To Schuylkill Headwaters Assn.

Conservation 75

Conservation Natural Gas Recycling Ozone 75

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 6, 2023

2 Webinar [PaEN] -- Beaver County Times: Sahli Nature Park To Host Monarch Butterfly Celebration Aug. 8-10 -- The Nature Conservancy-PA: PA Nature News - 240 Acres Protected; Mushroom Foraging Event Aug. 5 -- Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition Highlights Moraine State Park Regatta Aug.

Climate Change 75

Climate Change Solar Power Natural Gas Clean Energy 75

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 14, 2023

to Noon. -- Penn State Extension Ag Conservation Currents: New Director Of Ag Conservation Training; Funding For Farm Conservation Practices Available; Ag Conservation Assistance Program; More! 6 Lake Management Workshop In Wilkes-Barre , 9:00 a.m. 6 Lake Management Workshop In Wilkes-Barre , 9:00 a.m.

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas Solar Power Fossil Fuels 2023 106

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2023

Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources.

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Endangered Species Act Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 83

Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 10, 2024

But for the most part, conservative states are engaged in a selfish game of quietly reaping the benefits of renewable energy while doing the bidding of the fossil fuel industry, to retard progress on the national level. The top states for solar power growth since 2014 are Texas and Florida.

Climate Change 305

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Cooling 305

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 6, 2025

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- PA Conservation Heritage Project Profile: Paul O. 4 - 11] -- Pike Conservation District: From Source To Sink - Groundwater Education Workshop Series Starts Jan. 30 Hearing [Not Jan.

Natural Gas 82

Natural Gas 2025 2024 Conservation 82

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 12, 2023

House holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated: House Budget Hearing Schedule - April 12, 13, 14 Senate holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated Senate Budget Hearing Schedule - April 12, 13 TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Environmental Quality Board Approves Radiological Health Fee Increases, (..)

Renewable Energy 120

Renewable Energy Clean Water Act Politics Solar Power 120

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2023

Armstrong County Nuclear Waste Dump -- Celebrate Pennsylvania Native Species Day May 18 [PaEN] -- Warren Times: Audubon Nature Center Tween Trek April 6 -- The Nature Conservancy Receives $4.25 Million In Combined Investments For Appalachians.

Conservation 83

Conservation Natural Gas Waste Nuclear Power 83

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 (..)

Conservation 84

Conservation Climate Change Solar Power Cooling 84

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 9, 2025

Million; Apply Now To Join Program [PaEN] -- Philadelphia Solar Energy Assn.: Solar For Schools Middle School Curriculum Now Available [PaEN] NewsClips: -- WESA: Could Locally Drilled Natural Gas Get More Expensive With New Republican Administrations Push To Increase LNG Gas Exports? .:

Government 102

Government Renewable Energy Natural Gas Solar Power 102

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 19, 2022

PFAS Hazardous Site Cleanup Investigation In Centre County [PaEN] -- Oil & Natural Gas Facility Health Impacts Assessment Bill Introduced In The House [PaEN] -- Penn State Beaver Seeking Volunteers For June 23 Focus Group On Energy Development, Groundwater Quality & Public Health In Western PA [PaEN] -- EQB Adopts Part I Of Reg.

Conservation 48

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity 2022 48

PA Environment Daily

JULY 31, 2023

“Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct. Of Agriculture Reports 106 Cases Of Rabies This Year Thru June -- Post-Gazette - John Hayes: Spotted Lanternfly Home Remedies May Be Worse Than Bugs -- Warren Times: Allegheny National Forest Turns 100 In September, Join Sept.

Natural Gas 95

Natural Gas Solar Power Climate Change Recycling 95

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 27, 2023

Room G-50 Irvis Building. Click Here to watch live. Read more here.

Natural Gas 103

Natural Gas 2023 Solar Power Politics 103

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

Science Camp; Completes Blacks Creek Maintenance Pond [PaEN] -- Brodhead Watershed Association Honors Volunteer Wendy Lichty, Dr. Matt Connell For Conservation Efforts At Sept. Matt Connell For Conservation Efforts At Sept. Matt Connell For Conservation Efforts At Sept. Decline In Energy Use; $4.6 Million In Energy Savings; 14.6%

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