Environmental News Bits

JUNE 20, 2022

As the world rolls out more solar panels, wind turbines and batteries, we’re cleaning up electricity — and generating a lot of equipment that will ultimately need to be recycled.

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Recycling Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Electricity 80

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 22, 2022

When the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing, batteries help store clean energy to continue supplying electricity to the grid and to customers consistently and reliably. Generating and storing clean energy is a lifeline for the planet’s future; burning coal, oil, and gas fossil fuels causes 75% of greenhouse gas emissions.

Renewable Energy 182

Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Recycling 182

Enviromental Defense

MAY 24, 2023

Electric vehicles (EVs) play an important role in reducing carbon pollution from transportation. But there are some false and half true claims being made about electric vehicles. Here we will separate fact from fiction about electric vehicles. Question: Do Electric Cars work in cold weather? grams of CO2 per kilometre.

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Electricity Fossil Fuels 2030 2010 106

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 7, 2024

2023 was a milestone year for electric car sales in the US. Sales figure from VELOZ The top selling passenger car AND top selling light truck in CA in 2023, according to California New Car Dealers Association , were both electric vehicles with the Tesla Model 3 and the Tesla Model Y taking the top spots…as they also did in 2022.

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Electricity Climate Change 2023 Environmental Protection 363

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 21, 2025

Pennsylvania residents can't enjoy these benefits because the fossil fuel industry has blocked any such legislation. Solar Panel Recycling, Refurbishment Now Available In Philly Area [PaEN] -- PennLive Guest Essay: Clean Energy, Strong Economy: PAs Proposed Budget Seeks Both - By Fmr Rep. Kate Harper (R) and Fmr Cong.

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Clean Energy Nitrogen Oxides Renewable Energy Carbon Dioxide 103

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

-- Chesapeake Bay Journal: Volunteer Laurie Barr Leads Hunt For Abandoned Conventional Oil & Gas Wells In Pennsylvania - By Ad Crable [PaEN] -- FracTracker Alliance Announces 2024 Community Sentinel Award Recipients To Be Honored Dec. PaEN] -- Alliance For The Chesapeake Bay Video: PA Riparian Forest Buffer Projects Plants Its 1,000th Acre!

Conservation 83

Conservation Electricity Recycling Waste 83

Legal Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

After reading the recent (and very dumb) New York Times expose by Matt Richtel on e-bikes , you’d be forgiven for mistaking electric-assist bicycles for the next big threat to human health. But 3 other news stories about the benefits, and growing pains, of e-bikes show there’s real interest in them as a climate solution.

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Electricity Fossil Fuels Law 2022 246

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2023

Who’s Responsible For Cleaning It Up? -- The Nature Conservancy Receives $4.25 Million In Combined Investments For Appalachians.

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Fossil Fuels Politics Conservation Natural Gas 108

PA Environment Daily

MAY 2, 2025

The application includes seven (7) 633 MWe combined cycle combustion and ten (10) 25 MWe simple cycle aeroderivative natural gas turbines, three (3) 67 MMBtu/hr auxiliary boilers, emergency generators, emergency fire water pump engines, cooling towers and fuel gas heaters. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Sunoco Inc.

Natural Gas 77

Natural Gas Air Pollution Natural Resources 2025 77

Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

– Massive investments in climate solutions like renewable energy, electricity infrastructure, electric transportation, public transit and energy efficiency projects that create good, safe jobs across the country; – Banning the export of thermal coal; and. Alternatives to Line 5 exist.

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Fossil Fuels Paris Agreement Climate Change Government 98

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

On January 12, the PJM Interconnection declared ‘Conservative Operations’ to maintain electric grid reliability forced by natural gas pipeline fuel restrictions brought on by winter weather impacts on their operations. No action is requested of the public. Click Here for the complete announcement.

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Natural Gas Electricity Conservation 2023 92

Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The federal government will keep its promise to increase the availability and affordability of electric vehicles. Right now, people who want to replace their polluting gas or diesel vehicle with a fully electric one are stuck on waiting lists that can last years. Find out more: stopthe413.ca. You can read more about this issue here. .

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2023 Fossil Fuels Electricity Carbon Emissions 96

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2025

The group is bringing together students, parents, teachers, and community members to tell decision makers that fossil fuels have no place in our schools. All students deserve a safe, healthy, and climate-resilient environment to learn in and we have the solutions at hand to build it. Why Join Green Schools?

Clean Energy 50

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Recycling 2025 50

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2023

Officials Warn - Don’t Let China Control Clean Energy Supply Chain -- DOE, EPA Partner On Increasing The Reliability Of The Nation’s Electrical Grid -- Reuters: Keystone Pipeline Ordered To Cut Oil Pressure After Kansas Leak PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- AP: Rep.

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Recycling Electricity Fossil Fuels 108

Environmental Progress

JANUARY 20, 2022

Notably, in the same proposal, the Commission has also included screening criteria for gaseous fossil fuels. The Regulation sets a time limit on the inclusion of nuclear energy but not on fossil fuels and grants the Commission special powers to rule on nuclear taxonomy compliance.

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Fossil Fuels Regulations Technology Technology 52

Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The world is trying to get away from burning fossil fuels for energy because it’s a major source of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. But burning garbage is really just more of the same because it contains so much plastic, which is made from … fossil fuels! So, what is the solution?

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Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Waste Greenhouse 112

A Greener Life

APRIL 11, 2022

This would include using materials more efficiently, reusing and recycling products and minimising waste. New production processes will be necessary, with low and zero-emissions electricity, hydrogen and carbon capture and storage (CCS) to reach net-zero.

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Fossil Fuels Climate Change 2030 Renewable Energy 98

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. PA Bulletin, page 5665 ) 2024 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 200 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. . Read more here. Adams County. ( Greene County. (

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Natural Gas 2028 Electricity Fossil Fuels 116

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

We Do Not Trust Foxes To Guard Henhouses’ -- PennDOT To Open Next Round Of Federal Electric Vehicle Charging Application Period Dec. Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Nov. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Nov. 11; Sets Nov. 11; Sets Nov. 11; Sets Nov.

Clean Energy 108

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Recycling Government 108

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

18 - Energy Industry And Its Impacts On Freshwater Resources [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension To Host Feb.

Natural Gas 68

Natural Gas 2025 2013 Conservation 68

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2023

DOE Proposes Framework For National Electric Transmission Corridors To Spur New Lines, Ease Grid Congestion PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- AP: PA Republicans Put Clout Back On Line In Primary Election After Losing U.S.

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Greenhouse Waste 109

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 8, 2024

Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority Announces Mimi Joy Cooper As Recycling Coordinator CleanWater Conservancy: Volunteers Needed For 28th Annual Watershed Cleanup Day April 20 In Centre County Allegheny County Conservation District Offering Gardeners Free Soil Lead Screening PA Resources Council Launches New What's Up Watershed?

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Earth Day Recycling Fossil Fuels Conservation 96

Physics World

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The world produces than 40 million tonnes of electronic waste each year, yet only about 20% of this e-waste is recycled. It involves vaporizing metals a flash chamber by applying a brief (less than 1 s), intense pulse of electrical current to the waste, rapidly heating it to 3400 K. Urban mining gets quicker and cleaner.

2021 127

2021 Waste Electricity Ozone 127

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 24, 2023

13 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding Networking Event In Harrisburg; Regional Outreach Events Continuing [PaEN] -- NextPittsburgh: After 75 Years, ‘Willful Ignorance’ Remains The Donora Smog’s Lasting Fallout -- PPL Corporation Appoints Christine M.

Fossil Fuels 108

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Conservation Politics 108

Enviromental Defense

APRIL 29, 2024

For decades, we have been told that the only way to fix this problem was to improve recycling. Unfortunately, evidence shows that recycling doesn’t work. Fortunately, new electric cars can help with that problem, but only if they are available when people want to buy them.

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Recycling Climate Change Government Law 140

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

1 Utility Prices Are Changing - Natural Gas (+149% to -64.2%); Electric (+18.8% PA Recycling Markets Center’s PA ReMaDE Conference Jan. to -25.7%) [PaEN] -- Republican Herald: Foster Twp. 16 Statewide Virtual Applicant Workshop For DCNR Grants , 9:00 a.m. 12 -- Registration Open! 12 -- Registration Open!

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Recycling Politics 109

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 27, 2024

On August 27, Ready for 100% Montgomery County announced nearly one-third of the communities in Montgomery County committed to a gradual transition to 100 percent clean, renewable energy in its electricity usage by 2035 and in all sectors (heat, transportation) by 2050.

Clean Energy 87

Clean Energy Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Electricity 87

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

EIA -- Reuters: With Years Of High Natural Gas Prices Ahead, LNG Buyers Covet Long-Term Deals -- Reuters: EU Considers Push For Fossil Fuel Phasedown Ahead Of COP28 Climate Summit Other States/National/International -- U.S. EIA: Coal And Natural Gas Power Plants Will Account For 98% Of U.S. EIA: More Than Half Of New U.S.

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Natural Gas 2023 Fossil Fuels Recycling 113

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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Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Politics Conservation 105

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 21, 2023

TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- TribLive: DEP Declares TODAY Code Orange Air Quality Alert For Liberty/Clairton, Allegheny County = -- FERC Approves PJM $1.25 Gas Explosions -- WPXI: Major Natural Gas Leak At Ross Twp.,

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Air Pollution Fossil Fuels Politics 108

Enviromental Defense

MAY 31, 2022

Implement Ontario’s first comprehensive zero-emissions vehicle strategy, which in part includes: A province-wide electric vehicle sales target of 15 per cent by 2025, 45 per cent by 2030, and 100 per cent by 2030. Transition the electricity supply. Bring emissions from electricity to 2017 levels, and achieving zero emissions by 2030.

Climate Change 98

Climate Change Politics 2022 2030 98

PA Environment Daily

MAY 3, 2023

Steel’s Clairton Coke (Coal) Plant - By Mayor & Council Member of Clairton City -- DEP Blog: Air Quality Awareness Week: Particulate Matter 101 -- PPL Electricity Price To Compare To Drop June 1 For Customers Who Don’t Shop For Suppliers -- Altoona Mirror: Blair Conservation District Offering $1.6

Natural Gas 102

Natural Gas Recycling Fossil Fuels Earth Day 102

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 23, 2023

30 Guest Essay: My Hometown Shows The Benefits Of The Fossil Fuel Industry Come At A Tremendous Cost - Gov. 2022 Natural Gas House Explosion In Dauphin County Susquehanna River Basin Commission Holds Nov. Billion In Grants To Strengthen Power Grid Against Extreme Weather, To Deliver Cheaper, Cleaner, Reliable Energy, PA Included Gov.

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Natural Gas Recycling Conservation Fossil Fuels 98

Ocean Conservancy

MAY 20, 2023

Plastics are fossil fuels—they’re made using oil, gas and coal, yet we don’t often think about them as part of the climate crisis. As electric vehicles (EVs) and renewables cut into demand and fracking created a surplus of oil and gas, they needed a Plan B: plastics. Systems change.

Ocean 109

Ocean Waste Conservation Fossil Fuels 109

PA Environment Daily

MAY 3, 2025

2025 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups So far in 2025, DEP received or acted on 59 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. GW To Move Forward To Address Near-Term Electricity Demand Growth-- 39 Upgrades, 12 New Construction [PaEN] -- Gov. Response requested by May 9. Read more here.

2025 94

2025 Natural Gas Waste 2011 94

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2025

Rate Increase For Philadelphia Gas Works [PaEN] -- PennDOT Opens 3 New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations In Clearfield, Clinton, Columbia Counties -- WHYY: These Philly-Area Doulas Want Parents To Think About Their Exposures To Heat, Air Pollution, Lead, Other Toxins -- Williamsport Sun: Signs Opposing Solar-Chicken Farm In Muncy Creek Twp.

Earth Day 53

Earth Day Natural Gas Air Pollution Natural Resources 53

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 15, 2024

. -- Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful : The Young Ambassadors of Pennsylvania project is an education program that aims to engage students in 10th through 12th grades on litter, waste, and recycling.

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Recycling Fossil Fuels Conservation Renewable Energy 89