PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Nuclear-Powered Data Center, Bitcoin Mining Operation Coming To PA Next To Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant In Luzerne County -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Natural Gas/Coal Advocates Say Reliability Of Supply Will Help Price [Rep.

Nuclear Power 101

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2023

By Dave Jenkins, Conservatives For Responsible Stewardshi p The following goest essay first appeared in the Erie Times on March 27, 2023 -- We are at an inflection point on energy: 2022 was the first year when global investment in carbon-free sources of energy matched investment in fossil fuels. High overseas demand for U.S. Energy is energy.

Fossil Fuels 60

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. 17 December 17-- Agenda Posted. . -- December 16 Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Dec.

Nuclear Power 66

Nuclear Power 2026 Politics Natural Resources 66

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

14 Webinar On Streamside Tree Planting Effectiveness [PaEN] -- ??

Conservation 58

Conservation Natural Gas Nuclear Power Recycling 58

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 4, 2024

10 Telephonic Hearing On PPL Proposal To Construct New Three Mile Island - Chanceford 500kV Transmission Line and Chanceford - Peach Bottom 500kV Transmission and Other Related Transmission Lines -- Washington Post: Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant Owner Seeks $1.6

Nuclear Power 69

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A Greener Life

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

UK’s hugely inefficient housing stock means most homes and buildings do a very poor job of conserving heat. As 42% of the UK’s electricity is generated by gas power plants, it is urgently necessary to make the country better protected against future gas crises by scaling up both renewables and nuclear power.

Wind Power 98

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. 15 [PaEN] -- One United Lancaster: Lancaster Celebrates $1 Million Federal Grant For Street Tree Program -- Schuylkill Action Network To Hold Annual Meeting Nov. 19, April 25 [PaEN] -- One Beautiful Planet Seeks Volunteers For Nov.

Nuclear Power 71

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Maybe [Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant Restart] Background On Issues -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Sept. 21 [PaEN] -- Shale Gas Industry Experts, Execs Gather In Erie Sept. 4 Hearing, Meeting Set [PaEN] -- Environmental Health Project: State Dept.

Nuclear Power 68

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 17, 2024

12 Webinar On Project Management For Agricultural Conservation [PaEN] -- Appalachian Regional Commission Awards $18.5 Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. 7 DCNR Grants Webinar; More!

Nuclear Power 76

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Politics Natural Resources 76

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council meeting. formal notice ) Read more on agenda. -- DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council Meets Nov. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Noon to 1:15 p.m.

Nuclear Power 61

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2024

WeConservePA Is Accepting Presentation Proposals For The April 2-4 PA Land Conservation Conference In State College South Mountain Partnership Holds Annual Power Of The Partnership Program Sept. 16 In Montrose, Susquehanna County Center For Coalfield Justice Hosts Aug. 22, 23, 24 PA Assn. Of Environmental Professionals Hosts Aug.

Nuclear Power 79

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council meeting. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Contact: Annmarie Beach at anbeach@pa.gov or (717) 346-8212. TODAY 1:30: Delaware River Basin Commission Hearing On Declaring A Water Supply Emergency.

Nuclear Power 75

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Natural Resources Conservation 75

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!

Natural Gas 81

Natural Gas Nuclear Power 2026 Conservation 81

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 16, 2023

26 Student-Focused Fireside Chat With DEP Secretary Rich Negrin DEP Invites Students Age 9-14 To Submit Entries In Student Radon Poster Contest Manada Conservancy Hosts Nov. 2 In-Person Presentation On A Path Forward - Local Climate Action In Hershey PA Interfaith Power & Light, Jewish Earth Alliance Host Oct.

Natural Gas 86

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Waste Conservation 86

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 4, 2024

He has extensive background in fisheries research and environmental impact assessments of aquatic ecosystems, with over 20 years of experience related to the Clean Water Act §316(a) and (b), National Discharge Pollutant Elimination System, underwater construction compliance monitoring, and conservation.

Climate Change 69

Climate Change Clean Water Act Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 69

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2023

18 PA Renewable Energy Policy Webinar - Time To Take Action [PaEN] -- Citizens Voice: Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant To Test Emergency Sirens Thursday, Aug. 17 -- WeConservePA: North Branch Land Trust, Earth Conservancy Highlight Major Conservation Projects In Luzerne County During Site Visit -- Mountain Watershed Assn.

Natural Gas 68

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Renewable Energy 2025 68

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2021

It is a highly professional and analytically competent organization, rather conservative, and quite sympathetic to the perspectives and business needs of the energy sector, including fossil-fuel producers. Fossil enterprises and political leaders in major fossil producers ranged from politely dismissive to openly contemptuous.

Fossil Fuels 162

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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 60

Nuclear Power 2024 Clean Energy Renewable Energy 60

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 3, 2024

Million In Rebates To 21 School Districts For Clean School Buses In Pennsylvania Group Against Smog & Pollution Report Finds Allegheny County Health Dept.

Nuclear Power 78

Nuclear Power Natural Resources Electricity Solar Power 78

Law Columbia

MARCH 25, 2016

Most of the carbon allowances are auctioned and the proceeds of those auctions are typically used to promote energy conservation and renewable energy programs. Clearly, the diversion of RGGI proceeds to the general budget and for workforce development is at odds with these requirements. More information about the program is available here.

Nuclear Power 52

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

On March 7, the Independent Fiscal Office issued its latest Pennsylvania Electricity update that reports the electricity grid is dependent on one fuel for 59% of the state’s electricity generation-- natural gas-- followed by nuclear power-- 31.9%, coal-- 5.4% from other sources. Read more here. Energy Information Administration.

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Electricity Natural Gas Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 96

Global Green

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The Motley Fool combined data sources to conservatively calculate that wind and solar sources will supply almost 50 percent of the total US electricity supply by 2030. Nuclear is by no means ideal, but it is serving to bridge the gap to a zero-carbon future. Two-thirds of that supply was from rooftops and other small plants.

Electricity 98

Electricity Climate Change Fossil Fuels 2030 98

Law Columbia

JUNE 1, 2022

But the country changed course as a result of the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami, which led to the forced shutdown of nuclear power plants and greater reliance on fossil fuels. As of May 2022 , there are 163 operating coal-fired power plants in Japan. As a result, Japan’s CO 2 emissions increased, peaking in 2013.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

Shapiro’s plan introduces the Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRESS), which will attract federal investments in the Commonwealth and keep utility costs low in the long-term by building out the reliable, affordable fleet of power sources we will need for the decades to come. General Richard Zilmer, USMC (Ret.),

Electricity 82

Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy Renewable Energy 82

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. 27 Western PA Conservancy Webinar: Benefits Of Water-Thirsty Trees Sept. 30 Manada Conservancy Hosts Sept.

Conservation 52

Conservation Nuclear Power Waste Pollution Control 52

A Greener Life

JULY 11, 2024

That will include nuclear power and the Small Modular Reactors so beloved of politicians. They didn’t last time they were in power either. While this might have been a radical idea ten years ago, the Conservatives had quietly begun the process with the creation of Great British Railways.

2024 52

2024 Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 2030 52

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

House Hearing On Appliance Efficiency The House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing November 14 on House Bill 1615 (O’Mara-D-Delaware) that would set energy and water conservation standards for commercial and residential appliances.

Recycling 63

Recycling Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 63

Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

should maintain and expand its fleet of highly-reliable, carbon-free, and 94 percent efficient nuclear power plants. The CEO of Southern was viewed as unnecessarily conservative for becoming concerned about electricity supply in his territory with just 10 gigawatts of electricity to spare. I believe the U.S. But if the U.S.

2021 108

2021 Renewable Energy Electricity Natural Gas 108

Greenbuilding Law

APRIL 17, 2022

To accomplish this the bill advances everything from “food residuals” and organic materials diversion, a new environmental justice litmus test, a solar panel “recovery, reuse, and recycling working group,” an electric school bus mandate, recognizes “nuclear power” as a carbon free energy source, and much, much more.

Greenhouse 52

Greenhouse Law 2025 Electricity 52

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.

Natural Gas 47

Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 47

Smith Enviorment

JANUARY 22, 2023

The order takes a conservative approach to acquisition of additional solar generation, authorizing only the amount of solar generation proposed for 2023-2024 out of concern about the cost of connecting more solar more quickly. Pursue extension of federal licenses for existing nuclear power plants serving North Carolina.

Law 52

Law 2021 Natural Gas 2030 52

Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Conservation Groups Asked to Intervene in Oil and Gas Trade Association’s Suit to Compel Quarterly Federal Mineral Lease Sales. Nine conservation groups moved to intervene in Western Energy Alliance’s (WEA’s) action seeking to compel the Bureau of Land Management to hold quarterly federal mineral sales. motion for leave to amend Oct.

2016 40

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Circle of Blue

JULY 26, 2022

In France, nuclear power plants have been throttled back because rivers are too warm to cool the equipment. In the same area, the Central Iron County Water Conservancy District is advocating for the $260 million Pine Valley Water Supply project, currently under review for a right-of-way permit by the Bureau of Land Management.

2022 264

2022 Nuclear Power Government Cooling 264

Environmental Science

JULY 30, 2018

In the US, almost every aspect of the environment is regulated - drinking water, surface water, air, hazardous waste, new construction, nuclear power plants, factories, and much more. It takes over 20 years to permit a nuclear power plant, and today people have essentially given up trying. 4 - Environmental Regulation.

Clean Water Act 52

Clean Water Act Waste Clean Air Act Regulations 52

Circle of Blue

AUGUST 17, 2022

The failures at Homestake are emblematic of the toxic legacy of the American uranium industry, one that has been well-documented from its boom during the Cold War until falling uranium prices and concerns over the dangers of nuclear power decimated the industry in the 1980s.

Waste 246

Waste Regulations Radiation Government 246

PA Environment Daily

JULY 12, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Shapiro Signs 2024-25 Budget, Calls It A ‘Major Victory’ -- AP: PA Lawmakers Pass Nearly $48 Billion State Budget, Almost 2 Weeks Late -- Spotlight PA: Compromises On Education Spending, Tax Cuts, Transit Headline PA’s $47.6

Natural Gas 90

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Politics Carbon Dioxide 90

PA Environment Daily

MAY 30, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. 28 to Oct.

Natural Gas 88

Natural Gas Nuclear Power 2024 Renewable Energy 88