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FRESH, October 4, 2022: Carbon Dioxide Storage and Transport Emerges as Political Flashpoint

Circle of Blue

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Environmental Protection Agency. Wisconsin faces difficulty enforcing pollution control from small farms. The post FRESH, October 4, 2022: Carbon Dioxide Storage and Transport Emerges as Political Flashpoint appeared first on Circle of Blue. Evers restarted the process after new guidance from the U.S. Other News.

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Happy 50th Anniversary, Federal Clean Water Act

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2022

It’s proven to be one of the most successful of America’s bedrock federal environmental statutes. In virtually all other nations, enforcement of water pollution control and other environmental laws is the sole responsibility of government regulators. Environmental Protection Agency.).

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EPA’s Power Plant Carbon Rules Are Critical—and Complex. Here’s What to Know, and What to Watch.

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 20, 2023

Multiple lines of analysis make clear that regardless of how cheap wind and solar power get, without directly addressing pollution from coal and gas plants, the country’s clean energy transition will not happen fast enough. One critical tool for forcing that reckoning comes from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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Gov. Shapiro, CNX Natural Gas Company Sign Statement Of Mutual Interests To Monitor Air Emissions At Drill Sites, Extend Safety Setbacks While Data Is Being Collected; DEP To Move Ahead With Some Reg Changes

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Shapiro concluded his remarks at the announcement by saying, “Look, there are far too many people demigoding in our politics today. The company has also been criminally charged with violations of the Air Pollution Control Act in Washington County. CNX committed crimes in our county. Why should we believe or trust them now?

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The Good Neighbor Provision on Steroids: Third Circuit Ruling Resurrects Clean Air Act Section 126(b)

The Energy Law

JULY 23, 2013

In the recent ruling, the Third Circuit held that it was reasonable for EPA to interpret Section 126(b) to be an “independent mechanism for enforcing interstate pollution control,” thereby giving EPA authority to directly regulate a specific source in an upwind state. See GenOn REMA, LLC v. 12-1022, slip op. at 29 (3d Cir.

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Republican Senators Introduce Bill To Deregulate Oil & Gas Industry, Coal-Fired Power Plants, Open State Forests To Drilling, Withdrawn From RGGI

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2022

The bill contains a laundry list of many proposals Republicans have tried to get enacted for years to emasculate environmental protection efforts in Pennsylvania. It still applies whether EPA enforces it or the state does through its federally-approved pollution control programs. Read more here.

Natural Gas

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Starting with a Messy Slate: The Role of Environmental Law in Haiti after the 2010 Earthquake

Vermont Law

JULY 28, 2014

Summary: The country of Haiti does not have a history of effective environmental regulation and this has continued after the devastating 2010 earthquake due to a lack of political and economic infrastructure. In these official documents there is no mention of domestic pollution or climate change.

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Blurred Lines: The Importance of Delineation Between Legislative and Non-legislative Rules Under the APA

Vermont Law

FEBRUARY 8, 2015

Section 404(f)(1)(A) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. in Environmental Science and a B.A. in political science at the University of New England and worked as a wildlife technician before attending law school. 1344(f)(1)(A)). Vermont Law Review.

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An Investigation into Public Participation Motivated by Memories and a Connection to Home

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 1, 2024

Procedural equity is defined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as “inclusive, accessible, authentic engagement and representation in decision-making processes regarding programs and policies.” An ideal process would seek many perspectives to inform a draft rule.

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Road Salt, A Stealthy Pollutant, Is Damaging Michigan Waters

Circle of Blue

JANUARY 26, 2023

The law, part of a package of national environmental reforms in the early 1970s, was transformative. Environmental Protection Agency recommends water quality standards for rivers and lakes to prevent death and damage to fish, mussels, insects, and other aquatic species. Mobility, cost, and environmental protection.

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State Air Regulations Can Go Above and Beyond National Standards

Legal Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

States and local air quality regulators have the legal authority to set particulate matter (PM), ozone, and nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions standards and adopt regulations for these pollutants when they are already in attainment of the national ambient air quality standards ( NAAQS ) set by the U.S.

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In Memoriam: Walt Pomeroy, Environmental, Wildlife & Wilderness Advocate

PA Environment Daily

MAY 30, 2022

CBS reported, and not all its foundries had installed air pollution control equipment. But Pomeroy told reporter Hughes Rudd that he had arranged meetings with the local polluters to promote dialogue. “We None had existed solely to focus on state environmental legislative policies prior to the creation of MSEC.

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Ohio River Basin Alliance Responds To Listing Of Ohio River As America's 2nd Most Endangered River In The Nation

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 18, 2023

These threats include a legacy of toxic chemical discharges, bacteria impairment, nutrient pollution, mine waste, and other serious problems. Federal investment is also crucial to upgrading ORSANCO’s river monitoring equipment, which is used to safeguard drinking water supplies and ensure disaster preparedness through routine monitoring.

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Guest Essay: Before The Federal Clean Water Act, There Was The Rivers And Harbors Act Of 1899 To Help Clean-Up Pittsburgh’s 3 Rivers

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 10, 2022

But if Justice declined to act, the two intrepid canoers were positioned to make a political statement as well. Some history: Congress passed annual Rivers and Harbors Acts in the late 19th century, to make appropriations to the Corps of Engineers, to regulate construction in navigable waters, and to protect navigable channels.

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French company to coordinate carbon capture project in Brazil

Corp Watch

MARCH 8, 2024

million in fines and upgrade pollution controls at its 240,000 b/d Port Arthur, Tex., refinery to settle federal charges that it violated the Clean Air Act, the US Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency said May 1. Total to pay $2.9 agreed to pay $2.9

2013

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Oil Giant's AFCON Sponsorship Denounced as Plot to Set Off Carbon Bombs Across Africa

Corp Watch

JANUARY 17, 2024

million in fines and upgrade pollution controls at its 240,000 b/d Port Arthur, Tex., refinery to settle federal charges that it violated the Clean Air Act, the US Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency said May 1. Total to pay $2.9 agreed to pay $2.9

2013

2013 2007 Fossil Fuels Government

Court orders 42 Ugandan families evicted to make way for oil project

Corp Watch

JANUARY 2, 2024

million in fines and upgrade pollution controls at its 240,000 b/d Port Arthur, Tex., refinery to settle federal charges that it violated the Clean Air Act, the US Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency said May 1. Total to pay $2.9 agreed to pay $2.9

2013

2013 2007 Fossil Fuels Government

Climate of fear: TotalEnergies implicated in repression of land and environmental defenders in East Africa

Corp Watch

DECEMBER 14, 2023

million in fines and upgrade pollution controls at its 240,000 b/d Port Arthur, Tex., refinery to settle federal charges that it violated the Clean Air Act, the US Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency said May 1. Total to pay $2.9 agreed to pay $2.9

2013

2013 2007 Fossil Fuels Government

Climate groups call for funding withdrawal of TotalEnergies’ Mozambique project

Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

million in fines and upgrade pollution controls at its 240,000 b/d Port Arthur, Tex., refinery to settle federal charges that it violated the Clean Air Act, the US Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency said May 1. Total to pay $2.9 agreed to pay $2.9

2013

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South Africa gives go-ahead for TotalEnergies to drill offshore

Corp Watch

OCTOBER 19, 2023

million in fines and upgrade pollution controls at its 240,000 b/d Port Arthur, Tex., refinery to settle federal charges that it violated the Clean Air Act, the US Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency said May 1. Total to pay $2.9 agreed to pay $2.9

2013

2013 2007 Fossil Fuels Government

Green groups target TotalEnergies over Tanzania, Uganda projects

Corp Watch

OCTOBER 16, 2023

million in fines and upgrade pollution controls at its 240,000 b/d Port Arthur, Tex., refinery to settle federal charges that it violated the Clean Air Act, the US Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency said May 1. Total to pay $2.9 agreed to pay $2.9

2013

2013 2007 Fossil Fuels Government

US oil company ExxonMobil sues to block investors’ climate proposals

Corp Watch

JANUARY 23, 2024

PERI Pollution Indexes Based on United States Environmental Protection Agency data ranking the top 100 worst polluters. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians.

2017

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Mercenary hackers stole data that Exxon later cited in climate lawsuits -US prosecutors

Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

PERI Pollution Indexes Based on United States Environmental Protection Agency data ranking the top 100 worst polluters. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians.

2017

2017 2021 2011 Air Pollution

Vietnamese blogger who filmed chemical spill protests released from prison

Corp Watch

JANUARY 17, 2024

Louisiana, will spend more than $10 million on pollution controls to address air, water, and hazardous waste violations at two petrochemical plants in Point Comfort, Texas, and Baton Rouge, La. PERI Pollution Indexes Based on United States Environmental Protection Agency data ranking the top 100 worst polluters.

2016

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Thursday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 1.27.22

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 27, 2022

-- York Conservation District Hosts March 4 Manure Management Plan Workshop; DEP Conducting Farm Compliance Inspections [PaEN] -- ErieT Guest Essay: PA Shortchanges Environmental Protection, Tell Lawmakers To Fully Fund It Now - Rep.

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Good & Bad Environmental News From the U.S. Supreme Court

Legal Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Supreme Court issued important orders in two closely-related environmental lawsuits previously decided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, agreeing to decide whether fossil fuel manufacturers have legal standing to challenge an EPA decision under the federal Clean Air Act. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.

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November 2017 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other governmental entities to allow continued enforcement of environmental laws related to ongoing mining operations. In addition, the company filed an appeal with the Washington State Pollution Control Hearings Board. Republican National Committee , No.

2017

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Opposition to CAFOs Mounts Across the Nation

Circle of Blue

DECEMBER 1, 2022

“It’s been building and building,” said Rob Michaels, an attorney for the Environmental Law and Policy Center (ELPC), a Chicago-based legal group, who is working to limit CAFO manure discharges in Ohio and Michigan. It’s now being raised as a political issue. As a legal issue. As a legislative issue.”.

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September 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Among the arguments rejected by the court was the contention that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency erred by failing to consider the effects of climate change in its analysis of whether the project would violate state water quality standards. Environmental Protection Authority (New South Wales Land and Environment Court).

2021

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Ask a Scientist: A Hundred Days of Harm—How the Trump Administration Is Eviscerating Science and What We Can Do About It

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 10, 2025

Trumps political appointeesmany with a record of science denial or close ties to the industries theyre supposed to be regulatingare threatening to stop enforcement and roll back rules on chemical safety, clean transportation, emissions standards, pollution control, and other important issues.

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Sabin Center Files Amicus Brief in Support of New GHG Vehicle Emissions Standards

Law Columbia

MARCH 13, 2023

EPA , the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has regulated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from motor vehicles under the Clean Air Act. Since then, EPA has consistently regulated GHG emissions from motor vehicles, although the scope of EPA’s GHG emissions regulations has been the subject of a political tug-of-war.

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Ask a Scientist: Top Takeaways from the New EPA Carbon Pollution Rules

Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 14, 2023

Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new power plant carbon pollution standards that, if strengthened, would go a long way to help meet the Biden administration’s goal of slashing carbon emissions in half from 2005 levels by the end of this decade.

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Eight Important Updates About Recent PFAS Regulatory Developments

Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

In the months since our 2020 update on federal actions affecting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has continued to take action on its PFAS Action Plan. Subscribe to our "Biden-Harris Agenda" mailing list to receive our analyses. * * * * *.

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FRESH, October 4, 2022: Carbon Dioxide Storage and Transport Emerges as Political Flashpoint

Happy 50th Anniversary, Federal Clean Water Act

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EPA’s Power Plant Carbon Rules Are Critical—and Complex. Here’s What to Know, and What to Watch.

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Gov. Shapiro, CNX Natural Gas Company Sign Statement Of Mutual Interests To Monitor Air Emissions At Drill Sites, Extend Safety Setbacks While Data Is Being Collected; DEP To Move Ahead With Some Reg Changes

The Good Neighbor Provision on Steroids: Third Circuit Ruling Resurrects Clean Air Act Section 126(b)

Republican Senators Introduce Bill To Deregulate Oil & Gas Industry, Coal-Fired Power Plants, Open State Forests To Drilling, Withdrawn From RGGI

Starting with a Messy Slate: The Role of Environmental Law in Haiti after the 2010 Earthquake

Blurred Lines: The Importance of Delineation Between Legislative and Non-legislative Rules Under the APA

An Investigation into Public Participation Motivated by Memories and a Connection to Home

Road Salt, A Stealthy Pollutant, Is Damaging Michigan Waters

State Air Regulations Can Go Above and Beyond National Standards

In Memoriam: Walt Pomeroy, Environmental, Wildlife & Wilderness Advocate

Ohio River Basin Alliance Responds To Listing Of Ohio River As America's 2nd Most Endangered River In The Nation

Guest Essay: Before The Federal Clean Water Act, There Was The Rivers And Harbors Act Of 1899 To Help Clean-Up Pittsburgh’s 3 Rivers

French company to coordinate carbon capture project in Brazil

Oil Giant's AFCON Sponsorship Denounced as Plot to Set Off Carbon Bombs Across Africa

Court orders 42 Ugandan families evicted to make way for oil project

Climate of fear: TotalEnergies implicated in repression of land and environmental defenders in East Africa

Climate groups call for funding withdrawal of TotalEnergies’ Mozambique project

South Africa gives go-ahead for TotalEnergies to drill offshore

Green groups target TotalEnergies over Tanzania, Uganda projects

US oil company ExxonMobil sues to block investors’ climate proposals

Mercenary hackers stole data that Exxon later cited in climate lawsuits -US prosecutors

Vietnamese blogger who filmed chemical spill protests released from prison

Thursday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 1.27.22

Good & Bad Environmental News From the U.S. Supreme Court

November 2017 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Opposition to CAFOs Mounts Across the Nation

September 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Ask a Scientist: A Hundred Days of Harm—How the Trump Administration Is Eviscerating Science and What We Can Do About It

Sabin Center Files Amicus Brief in Support of New GHG Vehicle Emissions Standards

Ask a Scientist: Top Takeaways from the New EPA Carbon Pollution Rules

Eight Important Updates About Recent PFAS Regulatory Developments

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