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PA Republican Senators Introduce Bill To Punish Local Elected Officials Who Want To Protect Their Constituents From The Documented Adverse Health, Environmental Impacts Of Shale Gas Development

PA Environment Daily

On November 7, PA Republican Senators introduced Senate Bill 1346 that punishes local elected officials who want to better protect their constituents from the documented adverse health and environmental impacts of shale gas development. Read more here. In May 2024, Sen. Read more here. Although not yet introduced, Sen. Read more here.

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PennEnvironment Study Details Costs To Consumers, Power Demands, Environmental Risks Of The Surging Growth Of Massive Data Centers

PA Environment Daily

data centers risks deepening Americas reliance on fossil fuels and can put consumers and communities at risk, according to the report. PIRG Education Fund. Rising electricity demand from U.S. In many cases, much of that demand is for data centers. Click Here to read the report.

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Center For Coalfield Justice To DEP: Harmon Natural Gas Processing Plant Should Be Required To Apply For A Full Title V Air Quality Permit As They Originally Proposed In Washington County

PA Environment Daily

This testimony was presented by Sarah Martik , Executive Director of the Center for Coalfield Justice based in Washington County, at a March 11 hearing by the DEP Office of Environmental Justice on an Air Quality Permit for the expansion of the MarkWest Energy's Harmon Creek Natural Gas Processing Plant in Smith Township, Washington County.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Over 1st Quarter 2024; Price Of Natural Gas Increased 218% Over 1st Quarter 2024 [PaEN] -- Erie Times Guest Essay: Understaffed DEP Can’t Uphold Law And Protect Public Health - By Rep.

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Steelton-Highspire School District, Tröegs Independent Brewing Show Benefits Of Going Solar, Driving Electric Busses In Dauphin County

PA Environment Daily

These events were held to educate local residents about the benefits of solar energy and electric vehicles. Real-time energy production and savings data are displayed in each school, integrating sustainability into the educational experience. The tour was followed by a solar happy hour at Tregs Independent Brewing, where Rep.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. . -- Discover NE PA: Susquehanna Valley Watershed Festival July 26, Catawissa, Columbia County -- 4th Annual Susquehanna Greenway Outdoor Expo Comes To Shikellamy State Park Aug. 24 [PaEN] -- Call For Presentations: PA Assn.

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What are the environmental impacts of artificial intelligence? 

Union of Concerned Scientists

Second, the electricity powering data centers often comes from fossil fuel power plants that release air pollutants when burning coal and natural gas. Our collaboration culminated in an educational website about Artificial Intelligence and its implications for energy and water.