PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 28, 2023

.; Olympus Energy Expects To Begin Construction In June 2025 -- The Center Square: Year In Review: PA’s Electric Vehicle Marathon -- MCall: Lehigh Valley Remains Under Flood Watch After Heavy Rain Moves Thru Region -- Williamsport Sun: Levee, Flood Mitigation On Williamsport Mayor’s Agenda -- Reading Eagle: Blue Marsh Lake Recycling Christmas Trees (..)

Conservation 98

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

In 1992, after five years of research, China decided to cooperate with Russia on the construction of an experimental fast reactor (CEFR), with the ultimate goal of pursuing a closed nuclear fuel cycle —a process in which spent nuclear fuel is reprocessed and recycled to extract usable materials for further energy production.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

TODAY 1:00: House Consumer Protection, Technology, Utilities Committee holds hearing on House Bill 1578 (Mullins-D-Lackawanna) training and bonding retail electric and natural gas energy suppliers. Contact: Glenda Davidson at gldavidson@pa.gov or 717-783-4759. formal notice) Read more here. Room G-50 Irvis Building.

Natural Gas 98

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 19, 2023

New narratives, startups, and mobility experiments were based on great optimism about electric, digital, autonomous, hybrid, micro, or even aerial (drone) mobilities. That means beginning from a mobility justice outlook, as outlined in my book Mobility Justice: The Politics of Movement in an Age of Extremes.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield) [ Already Started With Federal Grants ] -- Post-Gazette - Anya Litvak: PA State Geologists Are Building Digital Map Of Deep Layers For Carbon Dioxide Storage -- Group Against Smog & Pollution: Mystery Plumes From US Steel’s Clairton Coke [Coal] Works Prompts GASP To Demand Answers, Accountability -- Scranton Times: (..)

Natural Gas 89

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Recycling 2023 89

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 26, 2023

5:15 to 6:15 p.m. -- Philly Voice: Greening Vacant Lots In Philly Raised Surrounding Property Values By 4.3% In First Year, Wharton Business School Study Finds -- TribLive: Pittsburgh Looks To Spend $2.6 In First Year, Wharton Business School Study Finds -- TribLive: Pittsburgh Looks To Spend $2.6

Natural Gas 88

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 5, 2024

18 Webinar On Unlocking The Power Of Hydrogen [PaEN] -- Environmental Health Project Executive Director Alison Steele Selected For Indo-Pacific Leadership Lab Climate Change And Adaptation Initiative -- Appalachian Region Independent Power Producers Assn.

Natural Gas 84

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Greenbuilding Law

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Additionally, MDE’s choice to regulate “site” EUI as opposed to “source” EUI is simply wrong if, again, the overarching goal is reducing GHG emissions, because Maryland is and will be a net importer of electricity (. 7) For covered buildings with fewer than five tenants, electric.”. but also results in more than 14% of total U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 1, 2023

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Natural Gas 89

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2024

2024 Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 181 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. The difference in this new spill was it found its way into Crooked Creek. Read more here. and found no action had been taken to stop the well from venting gas.

Natural Gas 103

Natural Gas 2024 Natural Resources Waste 103

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.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Climate Change 2030 Renewable Energy 98

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 22, 2023

2 Virtual Community Meeting For Zelienople Residents On Health Risks Of Ethylene Oxide [PaEN] -- Bay Journal: Chesapeake Bay Commission Report Explores Producer Responsibility Laws To Reduce Plastics Waste, Promote Recycling [The Commission Is Chaired By PA Sen. 21 [PaEN] -- Susquehanna River Basin Commission Sets Feb. 2 Hearing On A 4.5

Natural Gas 71

Natural Gas 2023 Renewable Energy Waste 71

A Greener Life

OCTOBER 13, 2023

We read about the distorting effect such wealth has on local politics, and the ongoing tensions that have made the entire region closed to citizens, journalists and public scrutiny alike. There are rich deposits to be mined from landfill, and good recycling systems can make best use of the metals we have, reducing the need for more mining.

Technology 52

Technology Technology Clean Energy 2019 52

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 20, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC - MTL 4H Well Pad: DEP received Notice of Intent to remediate soil contaminated with drilling wastewater at the site in Wyalusing Twp., The following DEP notices were published in the January 21 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Bradford County. (

Natural Gas 99

Natural Gas Recycling Politics Waste 99

Environmental Progress

JANUARY 20, 2022

Their inclusion appears to be the result of a political compromise with Member States rather than of scientific appraisal as in the case of nuclear energy. Having an expiration date creates political investment uncertainty and risk, which is precisely what the Taxonomy intended to remove.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels Regulations Waste Technology 52

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 28, 2021

GW Of Coal-Fired Electric Generation Capacity Retired Since 2011; 14.5 GW Of 317.6

2011 63

2011 2021 Natural Gas Climate Change 63

PA Environment Daily

JULY 12, 2024

Rothman: Legislation Setting Electric Vehicle Fee Set To Become Law -- PennLive: PA’s Electric Vehicle Owners Soon Will Have To Pay Fees Of $200+ Per Year -- PA Capital-Star: Gov. Of Electricity Consumption -- Penn State: Making Rechargeable Batteries More Sustainable With Fully Recyclable Components -- Celebrate The Bloom!

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Politics Carbon Dioxide 94

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

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. 19 [PaEN] -- PA Interfaith Power & Light Hosts Nov. 19 Watersheds And Their Problems Webinar [PaEN] -- PA Solar Center Hosts Nov.

Electricity 62

Electricity Conservation Recycling 2025 62

Clean Energy Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Dylan White , and Sam Wong As countries around the world accelerate the transition to clean energy, the race to gain shares in the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing market is intensifying, with global sales of EVs rising 31% in 2023. [1] News, Global Electric Car Sales Rose 31% in 2023 – Rho motion (Jan. 5] Scenario 1. 18741(a)(5).

Regulations 130

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 13, 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. of Agriculture Starts Accepting Applications For Urban Agricultural Infrastructure Grants July 22, Deadline Sept. 21; Annual Dinner Sept. National- $3.52 21; Annual Dinner Sept. National- $3.52

Natural Gas 63

Natural Gas 2024 Politics Electricity 63

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

PA Recycling Markets Center’s PA ReMaDE Conference Jan. Million Trees In PA To Improve Water Quality [PaEN] -- Public News Service: Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership Has Planted More Than 5.9 16; Snowmobile/ATV Grants Feb. 13 In Mercer County [PaEN] -- Warren Times: Audubon Center Little Explorers Learn About Bears Jan. 19 & Feb.

Natural Gas 49

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2023 Conservation 49

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 26, 2023

Other States/National/International -- EPA Releases Report Showing Health Impacts Of Climate Change On Children In US -- EPA Announces $400 Million Grant Program To Fund Clean School Buses PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- Post-Gazette - Ford Turner: Gov.

Natural Gas 96

Natural Gas Climate Change Politics Waste 96

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 9, 2024

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Denali Oilfield Services - Diesel Fuel & Production Fuel Release: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with diesel fuel and MTBE to meet Statewide Health Standards for the facility located in Delmar Twp., Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments.

Natural Gas 88

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2024 Fossil Fuels 88

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 1, 2024

The current media and political churn over the production and distribution of battery minerals is generating some energy of its own. The debate feels modern because it touches on the future of electric cars, wind turbines, solar panels, and energy storage. If we could only get our hands on some Vibranium ! These concerns are not novel.

Renewable Energy 321

Renewable Energy Politics Law Recycling 321

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Sunoco Inc. The order requires the Zoning Hearing Board to make additional findings of fact or to conduct further hearings to establish such facts prior to granting Penneco’s request to expand its injection well operations in Plum Borough. Read more here. Philadelphia. ( Susquehanna County. (

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2026 Politics 97

Circle of Blue

MAY 31, 2022

Utilities warn of blackouts and rising electricity rates across the Great Lakes region this summer. The legislature is weighing a bill that would require plastic manufacturers to halve their single-use packaging within 10 years, and force plastic producers to pay the cost of disposal and recycling. Looking Ahead.

Electricity 130

Electricity Carbon Dioxide 2022 2020 130

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 29, 2024

14 Public Meeting On 5 Schuylkill County Facilities-- Natural Soil Products, Liberty Soils, Summit Anthracite (Stavola) Mining Site, Rausch Creek Mining Site, CES Landfill [PaEN] -- DEP To Hold Nov.

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Politics Renewable Energy 2025 108

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

13 Webinar On EPA Clean School Bus Grant Program [PaEN] -- PA Environmental Council In Case You Missed It In October Now Available [PaEN] -- Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority Accepting Campaign Signs For Recycling Thru Nov.

Natural Gas 100

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Recycling Conservation 100

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 (..)

Natural Gas 90

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Politics Conservation 90

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 9, 2024

Million For Federal Clean School Bus Program -- Inquirer Guest Essay: Electric Vehicle Tax In PA Would Punish Drivers For Being Responsible - By Energy Innovation: Policy & Technology -- Jewish Earth Alliance, Beth Am Israel Hosting Jan. 16; Snowmobile/ATV Grants Feb.

Natural Gas 104

Natural Gas Natural Resources Fossil Fuels Conservation 104

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

PA Environment Digest : CLOSED Election Day, Tuesday, Nov.

Nuclear Power 103

Nuclear Power Recycling Natural Gas Natural Resources 103

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 84

Natural Gas Recycling Fossil Fuels Earth Day 84

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 9, 2024

DEP Recycling Fund Advisory Committee + DEP Solid Waste Advisory Committee joint meeting. Room 105 Rachel Carson Building. Visit the Committee webpage for options to join the meeting remotely. . -- EPA Files $4.2 Million Settlement Over 2019 South Philly Refinery Explosion, Fire -- AP: EPA Reaches $4.2

2019 93

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 18, 2023

1, Register Your Projects, Events Now [PaEN] -- PUC Vice Chairman: During Winter Storm Elliot We Learned Natural Gas Can Be An Intermittent Generator Of Electricity Just Like Renewables [PaEN] -- S&P Global: Federal Inquiry Finds Same 3 Causes Driving U.S. 9 -- Healthy Lands Week Set For Sept. 23 to Oct.

Natural Gas 76

Natural Gas Electricity Recycling Conservation 76

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 24, 2024

28 - Recycling As A Strategy To Increase Critical Minerals Supply [PaEN] -- On The Kendal Journey Blog: Have Questions About Sustainability? 28 - Recycling As A Strategy To Increase Critical Minerals Supply [PaEN] -- On The Kendal Journey Blog: Have Questions About Sustainability?

Conservation 98

Conservation Electricity 2024 Law 98

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 4, 2024

Of Interior Announces $244 Million In Abandoned Mine Reclamation Funding For Pennsylvania; Local Grants Available [PaEN] -- TribLive: Work Begins To Stabilize Abandoned Mine Subsidence-Prone Portion Of Westmoreland Village -- WESA: PA Leads Nation In Abandoned Coal Mines, But Feds See Light At End Of The Tunnel -- Williamsport Sun Editorial: Abandoned (..)

Natural Gas 71

Natural Gas Recycling Politics 2024 71

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.

Natural Gas 103

Natural Gas Waste Nuclear Power Earth Day 103