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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 October 2023, Sen. Read more here. In May 2024, Sen. million for calendar 2020.

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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

Additionally, at least 10,808 MW (enough electricity to power 200,000 Pennsylvania homes) of new fossil-fuel powered electricity generation is being planned to meet increasing electricity demand nationwide. The report also highlights proposals to resurrect expensive and dangerous nuclear power plants solely to serve data centers.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

1 At The Southeast Agricultural Research Farm In Centre County [PaEN] -- Lehigh Valleys Wildlands Conservancy Highlights April Educational Programs; Tree Planting; Hikes; Summer Camps -- PittsburghUnionProgress.com: Its Spring! Visit DEPs Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources.

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PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Nov. 2 to 8 - 8,800 Gallon Shale Gas Wastewater Spill; Failure To Comply With Plugging Order; Spills, Releases, Gas Leaks

PA Environment Daily

DEP inspection report. -- Joseph & Debbie Minton - Violations: Well Integrity, Leaking Gas October 31, 2024 complaint investigation of strong natural gas odor from the J. PA Oil & Gas Industry Public Notice Dashboards: -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard- Nov.

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U.S. Climate Law: A Broad & Rapidly Growing Field

Legal Planet

Nuclear power regulation D. FERC pipeline regulation (natural gas and hydrogen). Energy efficiency standards for new appliances and lighting sources. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission rules bearing on electricity transmission E. FERC rules for wholesale markets that impact renewable energy.

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PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - November 9

PA Environment Daily

PA Oil & Gas Industry Public Notice Dashboards: -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard- Nov. 25 Webinar On Private Water Supply Testing, Education; Helpful To Those In Oil & Gas Drilling Areas Which May Impact Water Wells [PaEN] -- Center For Coalfield Justice Hosts Dec.

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Scranton Times Editorial: Lower Boom On Natural Gas Leaks, Audit Abandoned Gas Well Capping

PA Environment Daily

3 train derailment at the Ohio-Pennsylvania border that released carloads of toxic chemicals, state officials have expressed far less concern about the largest natural gas leak in state history. gas storage facility in Jackson Twp., Photo: Equitrans natural gas leak from space, Environmental Defense Fund.)