PA Environment Daily

APRIL 27, 2025

Martins Latest Guitar For Earth Day, Lehigh Valley Company Continues Environmental Tradition -- Erie Times Guest Essay: Earth Day Gut Check - How Presidents Environmental Cuts Hit The Lake Erie Region - By Chris J.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 27, 2025

Files Proposed Cold Weather Standard To Improve Reliability For Natural Gas-fired, Other Electric Generators [PaEN] -- Gov. Files Proposed Cold Weather Standard To Improve Reliability For Natural Gas-fired, Other Electric Generators [PaEN] -- Gov.

Politics

A Greener Life

JUNE 29, 2025

By Niu Yuhan Tesla and BYD have retained their lead in the global electric vehicle (EV) race, with Chinese manufacturers taking half of the top 10 spots in a new ranking of EV makers worldwide. AI-generated visualisation of the global EV race between BYD and Tesla.

Electricity

Legal Planet

MARCH 13, 2025

Well, look at the demographics of the world, look at the 8 billion people, they are diverse, we are seeing more and more equity, there is less desperate poverty on this planet, partly because of the UN sustainable development goals and partly each nation doing what it can to help especially the rich nations helping the poor nations.

Government

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 11, 2025

and Pennsylvania Electric Co. Some of the projects being discussed at the meeting will include the following-- -- The Metropolitan-Edison Co.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 23, 2025

Public Utility Commission Hearing On Review of Electric Grid Impacts From Data Center Growth. Click Here to join via Microsoft Teams : ID: 274 896 265 706 Passcode: GfvsJL or telephone +1 267 332 8737 ID: 377 402 179# Contact: Adam Walters 717-214-6548 or adwalters@pa.gov. Read more here on the agenda. April 24-- Agenda Posted.

Earth Day

Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 13, 2022

Here’s one example of why technology isn’t the problem we need to solve : there are many, many clean energy projects that are not being developed right now because they are waiting to get access to the grid. to 80 percent of electricity from zero-carbon resources by 2030. We must turn our attention there first. Thinking beyond carbon.

Technology

Circle of Blue

APRIL 20, 2022

Conservation groups in Canada claim an electric utility is failing to appropriately restore habitats destroyed by hydroelectric dam projects. Conservation Groups Claim Canadian Electric Utility is Misusing Funds Meant for Habitat Restoration. The Elk River. Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. Photo © waferboard / Flickr.

Conservation

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 12, 2022

To learn about the current lifecycle and a more sustainable solution for the rare earth elements in wind turbine generators, read How Are Wind Turbines Made? A wind turbine includes a foundation, a tower, electrical wiring, a nacelle between the blades, and the blades themselves. Blade materials are special.

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 13, 2023

Learn how schools can access this funding to save money by permanently reducing your electric bill! Join Philadelphia Solar Energy Association and PHENND Sustainability for a preview of the Solar Schools Toolkit. The federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provides unprecedented incentives to go solar.

Renewable Energy

A Greener Life

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Nearly half of Indonesia’s electricity is generated by coal power plants, and South Sumatra’s coal plays a crucial role. In what sounds like a tall promise, Indonesia’s state-owned electricity company Perusahaan Listrik Negara said earlier this year it would build only renewable energy plants after 2023.

Air Pollution

Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The importance of prefabrication lies in its ability to streamline building processes while minimizing the environmental impact—a crucial step toward sustainable development. This means less time on-site and reduced emissions from construction activities. Now, let’s talk about the ‘circular economy’. of energy in summer.

Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2024

and Pennsylvania Electric Co. The Sustainable Development Fund will review its activity in 2023 and provide a look forward into plans for 2024. The Sustainable Energy Fund will present results of the past year and opportunities of the changing world of sustainable energy.

2003

Physics World

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Indeed, nuclear allows the opportunity to decarbonize all energy, not just electricity. Nuclear also supports global development by promoting global socioeconomic benefits and is strongly aligned to the UN sustainable development goals.

Nuclear Power

A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Elsewhere, there are other significant commitments to fulfil: to put an end to Chile’s “ sacrifice zones ”, areas of the country impaired by chronic socio-environmental and economic problems; to create a state company to regulate the extraction and use of lithium, and to promote a new model of sustainable development.

Government

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 25, 2022

Carr added, “AC Power will evaluate the site’s topography and determine the size and scope of a solar array that a site can support using solar design software and given specifics such as slope, terrain, orientation, as well as assess the proximity to and availability of interconnection to the electric grid. “A Read more here.]

Electricity

Environmental Progress

JANUARY 21, 2022

The analyses did not reveal any science-based evidence that nuclear energy does more harm to human health or to the environment than other electricity production technologies already included in the Taxonomy as activities. The result is an almost 400-page report on the topic. Our review is intended to help you argue your case.

Nitrogen Oxides

A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

billion) to revitalise coal-fired electricity production in southern Brazil, the region which holds the country’s largest reserves of the mineral. Meanwhile, Zancan, the president of ABCM, believes the discussion is trivial – since coal accounts for less than 5% of Brazil’s electricity supply and the Brazilian energy matrix pollute little.

2027

Law Columbia

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

In his inaugural address , incoming General Assembly President Peter Thompson declared that the session would focus on advancing the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted in September 2015. In this new era, questions abound regarding what constitutes “sustainable” development and how to achieve it.

Fossil Fuels

Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

On checking into my hotel, I was told that all lights are on a timer, “so we save electricity.” Riding on one of the city’s “100% electric zero emission” buses, I noticed that much of the public lighting is solar powered. A key development goal of many African countries is to increase electricity access.

Paris Agreement

Edouard Stenger

JANUARY 10, 2023

Anaerobic biodigestors collect methane which is burned as biogas to generate both electricity and heat in cogeneration plants. Incineration accounts for about a fifth of district heating and about 5 percent of its electricity” . Composting is another valuable solution to feed local plants, trees and even cultures.

Waste

Edouard Stenger

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Analysts are predicting in could become the first source of electricity globally by mid-century. The duck curve , as it is called, refers to the difference between peak electricity production from solar and peak electricity demand. South-facing panels maximise electricity production, hence are more profitable).

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

“When I first took office, our efforts around sustainability consisted of one person in the manager’s office. Over the last decade, we have invested in hydropower and alternative fuel and electric vehicles, improved our stormwater management, and practiced sustainable development,” said County Executive Rich Fitzgerald.

2009

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

This approach allows developers to define and work towards their own goals while also contributing to the City’s overall emissions reduction goals. Events: -- Pennsylvania Leaders And Glasgow: Reflections On COP26 Climate Conference, Nov.

Renewable Energy

Edouard Stenger

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This blog is also full of pragmatic solutions and it’s a matter for all of us to adopt them at scale, such as heat pumps, district heating, renewables, electric buses and bikes, bio-based materials and so on… We have all the tools we need to slash greenhouse gases emissions fast. Eco anxiety is not just for young folks.

2001

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Wolf -- 9:20: Getting Started On Sustainability: The Basics Of Our Changing Climate -- 10:05: How Our Local Government Leaders Are Responding To Climate Change -- 11:15: Saving Energy, Lowering Costs With High-Performance Green Buildings -- 12:05: Innovative Project Delivery Tools - Guaranteed Energy Savings Contracts, C-PACE -- 1:15: Join The Electric (..)

Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

MAY 15, 2024

Awarded $50,000 to organize a three-day educational film festival focused on environmental issues and solutions in the heart of Beaver Falls.

2023

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 10, 2022

Wheeler: More Than 800 Solar Energy Projects In Chesapeake Bay States Stuck Waiting For Review [PA Has 443 Solar Projects Waiting] -- Senate Committee Reports Out Rare Earth Minerals Resolution; Bill Redirecting Coal Mining Penalties [PaEN] -- StateImpactPA - Reid Frazier: Allegheny County’s Last Coal-Fired Power Plant Is Closing; Could Be Redeveloped (..)

Conservation

A Greener Life

MARCH 2, 2023

Greater efforts must be made Irena says efforts must be made to scale up investments in off-grid renewable energy solutions, as the report also found that the investments fall below the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. It is vital that the gap must be plugged to reach universal energy access and improve livelihoods and welfare.

2022

Edouard Stenger

MAY 30, 2023

I previously noted that renewables are to become first global electricity source by 2025. ” according to Wikipedia ), the share of coal in the total electricity mix decreased by 3.7 In the other hand, the UK, Australia and Germany saw massive drops of coal in the local electricity mixes. percentage point.

Wind Power

A Greener Life

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Deakin pointed to the Amaila Falls hydropower station as an example: the project was recently given government approval to be built, owned and operated by the China Railway Group Limited, which will then supply electricity to Guyana Power and Light, the public utility. Climate and governance risks.

Government

Vermont Law

MAY 2, 2019

Asserting the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty dispute resolution provision, Pakistan has sought international adjudication in recent years on account of two of India’s hydroelectric projects that sought to alleviate electricity shortages in Kashmir. The need for energy access has translated into the production of mega dams. appeared first on.

Electricity

Edouard Stenger

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The beauty of heat pumps is that w ith just one unit of electricity, they can produce three to four units of heat or cooling. Super efficient, running on super cheap solar electricity, able to either heat or cool homes and other buildings in the worst climates, there is no surprise that the market for this technology is booming.

Cooling

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 10, 2022

. -- Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Highlights Educational Programs, Activities In April -- NextPittsburgh: 11 Groups Connect Pittsburgh With Earth Day Events Throughout April -- PennDOT Hosts April 27 Teleconference On State Plan For National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding [PaEN] -- PA Environmental Council In Case You Missed It In March Now Available (..)

Earth Day

Frontiers

JULY 17, 2023

In honor of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11 , I spoke to Ivana about how her research contributes to making cities and human settlements safe and sustainable. Photo credit: Ivana Dusparic Could you start by giving us an overview of your main areas of research? “An

Sustainable Development

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2024

DEP Advisory: DEPs New Website Went Online DCNR Advisory: DCNRs New Website Went Online -- PUBLIC NOTICE: Proposed Oil & Gas Well Plugging Settlement With Diversified Energy, EQT May Affect Pennsylvania Surface Landowner Rights; Apply To Have A Well Plugged [PaEN] -- TribLive: Additional Hearing Required For Proposed Oil & Gas Wastewater Injection (..)

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 11, 2022

DOE Awards Grant For Pittsburgh Hill District Project To Develop Renewable Energy Plan Focused On Vacant Lots PennDOT Hosts April 27 Teleconference On State Plan For National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding Allegheny College To Host Fifth World Symposium On Sustainable Development At Universities June 16-17 PA Interfaith Power & Light, (..)

Earth Day