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. This means that not only are huge quantities of heat and gas going to waste but people are paying a lot more on heating their homes than they would have been, were they insulated to a better standard.

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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

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

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

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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.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee holds a hearing on waste to fuels. 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.

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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.

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Global Green

DECEMBER 3, 2020

That means much less waste and a better deal for the environment. 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.

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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. The September 5 PA Environment Digest is now available. Decline In Energy Use; $4.6 Million In Energy Savings; 14.6%

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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.

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A Greener Life

JULY 11, 2024

That will include nuclear power and the Small Modular Reactors so beloved of politicians. Wasting no time on this, the planning ban was lifted yesterday , inconsiderately requiring me to update this post that I had written and scheduled over the weekend. They didn’t last time they were in power either.

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Environmental Science

JULY 30, 2018

140 Billion gallons per day to power plants (plus 60 Billion saline). Million tons/yr of waste: 7,600 industrial, 250 municipal, 25 hazardous. 1,900 landfills, 21 for hazardous waste. 100 nuclear reactors; 2,000 tons/yr nuclear waste. 8% nuclear. 23% from groundwater. Food supply requires 1.2

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Circle of Blue

AUGUST 17, 2022

A Uranium Ghost Town in the Making Time and again, mining company Homestake and government agencies promised to clean up waste from decades of uranium processing. million tons of uranium waste left over from milling ore to supply power plants and nuclear bombs. It didn’t happen. Video, Mauricio Rodríguez Pons and Ed Ou.

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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.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire September 13 PA Environment Digest 26 New Stories - Real Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA PA Parks & Forests Foundation: Celebrate The Legacy Of Maurice K. 13 Hearing [If Needed] On RACT II Air Quality Plan For Keystone Station Coal-Fired Power Plant, Armstrong County Dept.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Of Human Services To Extend Federal Drinking Water, Wastewater Bill Assistance Programs [PaEN] -- WHYY: LIHEAPalooza Teaches Philadelphians How To Lower Utility Bills Friday -- Sustainable Community Network Of SW PA Webinar March 24 - Policy Connection - Environmental Justice.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 19, 2025

Bucks County On The PA Priority List Of Hazardous Sites [PaEN] -- Tribune-Democrat: DEP To Outline Plans To Remove Waste Telephone Poles, Railroad Ties From Elk Lick Twp. -- Public Utility Commission Urges Consumers To Prepare For Extreme Cold Next Week [PaEN] -- PJM Interconnection: New All-Time Peak Electricity Demand Possible Jan.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

9 -- Washington & Jefferson College Hosts Nov. 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. 20-22 [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Hosts Nov. 14, Ends Jan. 14, Ends Jan.

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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 78

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 8, 2023

Steel Clairton Coke (Coal) Works] -- Post-Gazette: FirstEnergy Seeking Ratepayer Surcharge To Keep Two Coal-Fired Power Plants Open In West Virginia -- PennLive - Letter: We’re At An Energy Crossroads - By Karen Feridun, Better Path Coalition -- PennLive Guest Essay: How Nuclear Power Saved Christmas And The PJM Electric Grid - By Rep.

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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 83

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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.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2023

She went on to explain that while there is a process in the Residual Waste Regulations for approving certain waste materials for use as products, companies have to show DEP through an analysis they are safe to use. “At At this time, we have not approved any folks, any operators.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

DEP Low-Level Radioactive Waste Advisory Committee meeting. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Room 105 Rachel Carson Building. Visit the Committee webpage for options to join the meeting remotely.

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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. 15 -- PA Resources Council Hosts Nov.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2023

The March 27 PA Environment Digest is now available. Penn State Center For Pollinator Research Wants You To Vote In March Madness Bee Of The Year Contest Registration Open!

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

DCNR Online Workshop On How To Apply For Recreation, Conservation Grants. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. DEP Advisory: DEP is migrating its website to a new platform to launch in mid-December. Updates to the current site will be limited until then.

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Recycling Conservation 83

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council meeting. DEP Low-Level Radioactive Waste Advisory Committee meeting. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. September 25- Agenda Posted. Room 105 Rachel Carson Building, Harrisburg.

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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 (..)

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2023

Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy's Summer Student Science Academy In Montgomery County [PaEN] -- ReImagine Appalachia: March 23 Webinar: From Fridge To Furnace - Federal Energy Efficiency Help For Faith Groups, Nonprofits.

Natural Gas 80

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Conservation 80

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 1, 2024

As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people.” -- Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] Click Here To View Or Print The Entire April 1 PA Environment Digest 94 New Articles - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA Weekly List Of PA (..)

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 14, 2021

Middle District Court Of PA -- WBTimes: Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant To Sound Emergency Sirens Aug. Middle District Court Of PA -- WBTimes: Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant To Sound Emergency Sirens Aug. Penn State Extension Dive Deeper Water Education Summit Sept.

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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. Call of the Chair.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 3, 2024

5 Webinar: Moving Towards Sustainable Consumption - Navigating The Holidays [PaEN] -- PennLive: Cumberland County Conservation Sets Jan. 5 Webinar: Moving Towards Sustainable Consumption - Navigating The Holidays [PaEN] -- PennLive: Cumberland County Conservation Sets Jan.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 18, 2024

17 -- Lehigh Valley-Based Wildlands Conservancy Highlights September Activities, Education Programs; Birds, Butterflies Migrating -- Heritage Conservancy, Partners Host Aug. 20 Progress Report Reception To Celebrate Progress Toward Carbon, Energy Reduction Goals -- PA Interfaith Power & Light, Jewish Earth Alliance Hosts Aug.

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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. Hosts 3 Public Meetings To Gather Input On Youghiogheny River Conservation Plan Part I - Dunbar Creek To Headwaters Aug. 17 -- PA Solar Center Hosts Aug.

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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.

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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.

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