PA Environment Daily

MARCH 9, 2025

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro Says Presidents Tariff Plan Makes No Sense; Only Means Higher Prices For Pennsylvanians; Why Did He Do It? -- Post-Gazette: Shapiro, Fetterman Responses To President Spotlight Political Differences, Challenges For Democrats -- Gov. Ohio- $2.80

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2025

This editorial first appeared in the Republican Herald (Schuylkill County), Citizens Voice (Luzerne County) and Scranton Times (Lackawanna County) on March 11, 2025-- Theres really no fine line between what constitutes a political rally and an open, honest discussion about issues on which reasonable people can disagree.

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Law Columbia

APRIL 14, 2025

In parallel, civil society organizations and activist investors have increasingly sought to compel private sector action on climate change, while the anti-ESG political movement has sought to prevent financial managers from considering climate risks entirely.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2025

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Data Centers -- John Quigley: Are Merchant Fossil Fuel Plants Uneconomical? Shapiro -- AP: Gov. Shapiro Warns Pennsylvanians Will Lose Health Care, Hospitals Will Close Under Republican Cuts To Medicaid -- Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 2, 2025

Million -- PA Resources Council To Hold Aug. 23 Hard-To-Recycle Collection Events In Allegheny County [PaEN] -- PA Capital-Star: PA House Passes Bill To Ban Sale, Use Of Firefighting Foam With PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ -- WHYY: Philly Schools Delayed Asbestos Inspections And ‘Knowingly’ Failed To Make Repairs: US Dept.

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 13, 2025

Weve seen an increase in divisive language and misinformation that puts marginalizing political opponents ahead of what really matters: national unity, climate action, and protecting the well-being of Canadians. Canadians must look at what is happening south of our border as a warning and protect Canada from Trump-style politics.

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A Greener Life

JANUARY 28, 2025

It has been hailed as the biggest and most significant policy framework ever approved in the US political system. This, at times, positioned his climate agenda at odds with his growth strategy to create more jobs, and it became difficult for him to close the door for fossil fuel jobs if they were jobs supported by unions.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 26, 2025

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. 28 Mid-Year Revenue Update , 1:30. -- Beaver Times: PA Gambling Revenues Hit Record High In 2024 For One Reason - Online Gambling -- Sen. Ohio- $3.01

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 4, 2025

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Of Revenue Reports April Tax Revenue $362.2 Million (6.2%) Higher Than Estimates; Year-To-Date $328.8 Billion In Products To China In 2024] -- Financial Times: China Says It Can Live Without US Farm, Energy Goods [PA Exported $3.1 Ohio- $3.18

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Legal Planet

JUNE 17, 2025

Since the inauguration, I’ve found solace in slowly rewatching The West Wing, a good bedtime story for anyone who feels nostalgia for partisan politics of yesteryear. And there are lessons from previous environmental protests relevant to the current political moment, as others have noted. Anyone else doing this? In April when Sen.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2025

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro -- TribLive: As President Cuts Research Money, Gov. Shapiro Pitches $50 Million For Science, Innovation -- Gov. Shapiro Highlights Proposed $50 Million Investment In Science To Speed Up PAs Innovation Economy, Connect Researchers With The Private Sector -- Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 11, 2025

One In Susquehanna County Now [ PDF of Article ] -- WHYY/BillyPenn: Why Gov. 14 -15 [PaEN] -- TribLive: Climate Change Will Continue With Warmer, Wetter Conditions Predicted -- DEP Sets Feb. 20 Hearing On Interim Response To PFAS Well Water Contamination Near The Middle Spring Creek HSCA Site In Southampton Twp.,

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Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

political alignments are shifting. The changes are probably most dramatic in terms of social class (education and income). How will this impact climate politics? Higher income, better educated voters have a higher likelihood of following political developments, voting, and donating to campaigns.

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A Greener Life

APRIL 8, 2025

According to the Guardian , Musk and his team have moved to close the US Agency for International Development, to slash the Department of Education, and to take over the General Services Administration, which controls federal IT structures.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. 12 (In-Person), Dec. 18 EarthTalk Features Penn State Sustainability Director Lara Fowler On Decarbonizing The University [PaEN] -- PA Sea Grant/DEP: Pennsylvania Lake Erie Environmental Forum Webinar Set For Nov. Greene County [PaEN] -- DEP To Hold Dec.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 3, 2025

. -- Foundation For Pennsylvania Watersheds Announces $650,000 In Conservation Grants; Next Grant Round Opens In August [PaEN] -- DEP Environmental Justice: PennEnviroScreen Now Fully Integrated Within DEP Permitting Processes To Provide Enhanced Public Participation [PaEN] -- DEP To Host June 10 Informational Meeting On The Air Quality Permit To Expand (..)

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Shapiro: PA Secretary Of Education Dr. Khalid Mumin To Resign Dec. For PA Parks & Forests Foundation People’s Choice Photo Contest Award [PaEN] -- Nov. Ohio- $2.86 PA- $3.24 -- Baker Hughes: No Change In PA Natural Gas Drilling Rigs From Last Week - 15; Aug.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2025

Plucked From Front Yards Escalating Rising Tensions -- Aqua Pennsylvania, PA Environmental Council Award More Than $55,000 In Local Grants To Protect Your Drinking Water In Southeast Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Webinar Series To Focus On Successful Tree And Shrub Planting Starting April 28 -- Saint Vincent College: Angela Belli Receives (..)

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 29, 2025

Train Derailments -- Post-Gazette: Local Ohio School Officials Sue Norfolk Southern Over Broken Promises To Reimburse Them For Costs Related To Train Derailment, Including Abandoning A $30 Million Plan Building Plan Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant Restart/Data Centers -- TribLive: Proposed TECfusions Data Center To Use 2 Gigawatts Of Natural Gas-Fired (..)

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Legal Planet

JULY 22, 2025

This new organization, Johnson told the country, would “try to prove that what educates can also be exciting.” The station’s education department is losing 8 out of 13 positions. This week is full of “fossil-fueled appropriations bills and eco-fascist nominees” on Capitol Hill, Brad Johnson writes at Hill Heat.

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

JULY 27, 2025

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro -- Post-Gazette: Gov. Shapiro Frustrated By Length Of ‘Cordial’ And ‘Respectful’ PA Budget Negotiations -- Post-Gazette: Gov. Shapiro Tells Stephen Colbert President Has ‘Abandoned’ Pennsylvanians -- Inquirer: Gov. Ohio- $3.10

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2025

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. PA- $3.25 -- National Fuel Gas Increases Gas Supply Costs 12.2% Shapiro -- The Center Square: Shapiro Promotes Violence Prevention Investments In Philadelphia -- WESA: What’s Causing Pittsburgh’s Drop In Homicides? Ohio- $3.00 Starting Aug.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 29, 2025

The original federal endangerment finding was deeply flawed and based on overreaching political agendas. “As gas-fueled vehicles, fossil fuel power plants, and other sources are contributing to the global warming that is putting our weather on steroids and threatening the stability of life as we know it.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Since the summer of 2021, five Republican-controlled state legislatures have passed bills banning their state governments from doing business with financial institutions that they allege have divested from fossil fuel companies as a result of ESG investment policies. Another six statehouses are considering similar bills.

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Circle of Blue

AUGUST 24, 2021

If society continues to burn fossil fuels and clear forests, those dry cycles are expected to intensify and spread across wetter areas like the Caribbean and Amazon, potentially affecting hundreds of millions of people a year. The distinction between a climate migrant and a migrant is often quite blurry.

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Legal Planet

AUGUST 15, 2023

” Prioritizing fossil fuels over renewable energy in 2023 for insubstantial reasons does not pass strict scrutiny. The current barriers to implementing renewable energy systems are not technical or economic, but social and political,” the decision says.  Is it a ‘game-changer’? They’ll have to be pushed.

Climate Change

Legal Planet

JULY 12, 2023

The bench trial took place last month in the state capitol, Helena, where 16 youth plaintiffs ages 5 to 22 made the case that Montana’s unwavering promotion of fossil fuels violates the state constitution’s guarantee to a “clean and healthful environment.” The admission says a lot about political will.

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Rapp (R-Warren) Defends Indoor Smoking -- PA Politics Of Russian Invasion -- AAA Gasoline Prices: PA Average- $3.60; National Average- $3.33; Ohio Average- $3.16 -- PUC Alert: Dec. 1 Utility Prices Are Changing - Natural Gas (+149% to -64.2%); Electric (+18.8%

Politics

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Let’s be real: her talents as a poet, songwriter, performer, and inspiration to millions could be a game changer for messaging around climate actions, like phasing out fossil fuels and holding corporations accountable for planet-heating emissions. She’s been extremely successful in affecting political change in the past too.

Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. Visit the PA Environment Digest Calendar Of Events for more opportunities. Posted: December 31, 2023] PA Environment Digest

Endangered Species Act

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

“Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct. Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 10, 2023

TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 118 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults [PaEN] -- Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week [PaEN] -- Centre Daily Times Guest Essay: Time To Make Our Electric Grid (..)

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

Fiedler was joined by labor, educational and environmental leaders. Steinberg, president of AFT Pennsylvania, a union representing 36,000 educators, paraprofessionals, school staff, higher education faculty and state workers said AFT Pennsylvania supports the program because of all it aims to protect. “We

Renewable Energy

PA Environment Daily

MAY 14, 2023

Shapiro -- Observer-Reporter: Former Washington County Couple Sentenced To Federal Prison For Crimes Related To Assault On U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

16 & 17 [PaEN] Programs/Information -- DCNR State Parks February Environmental Education Newsletter Gets To The Heart Of Winter Educational Experiences [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette - Mary Ann Thomas: PA State Park Visits Rise, Presque Isle Beaches, Trails Are No. Visit the PA Environment Digest Calendar Of Events for more opportunities.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

House next voting day March 18, 19, 20 -- Committee Schedule -- House Agency Budget Hearing Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 105 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults [PaEN] -- Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By (..)

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