PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2024

February 27-- House Appropriations Committee Budget Hearing: 10:00- Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. House Floor. March 3-- House Appropriations Committee Budget Hearing: 1:00- Public Utility Commission.

Natural Resources 81

Natural Resources Natural Gas Recycling Greenhouse 81

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2025

One way to better understand the impact the oil and gas industry has on the daily lives of Pennsylvanians is to read Oil and Gas Program inspection reports to see the kinds of violations DEP uncovers every day, week in and week out, as they inspect oil and gas wells and gas infrastructure across the state.

Air Pollution 109

Air Pollution Waste Natural Gas 2023 109

Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 7, 2021

If the government of Ontario hoped that abolishing the Environment Commissioner, and transferring the position’s responsibilities to the Auditor General would free it from accountability on climate change, wilderness conservation, pollution and species at risk protection, it must surely be disappointed. . ENDANGERED SPECIES.

Government 98

Government Carbon Emissions Climate Change Environmental Protection 98

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

The Grand Jury Report was released by then Attorney General Shapiro in June 2020 after what he said then was a two-year investigation uncovered systematic failure by government agencies in overseeing the fracking industry and fulfilling their responsibility to protect Pennsylvanians from the inherent risks of industry operations.

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas 2020 Regulations Air Pollution 97

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 2, 2024

On October 2, the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority announced it has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the West Penn Energy Fund to support the upcoming solar PV array installation. Visit the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority website for more information on recycling and waste services in Centre County.

Recycling 83

Recycling Natural Gas Clean Energy Renewable Energy 83

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

House Increasing Recycling Fee On Municipal Waste: House Bill 223 (Isaacson-D-Philadelphia) increasing the recycling fee on municipal waste disposed in the state to $5/ton from $2/ton ( sponsor summary ) was reported out of the House Local Government Committee by a vote of 21 to 4 and was Tabled on the House Floor [normal procedure].

Recycling 97

Recycling Carbon Dioxide Government Regulations 97

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Here are 125 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. DeFrank Appointed Chair Of National Assn.

Conservation 82

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity 2024 82

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Plan New Pledge Targeting Oil & Gas Methane Emissions - Document -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Ohio Oil Company, Canadian Renewables Company Aim To Build $3 Billion In Wind, Solar Projects In PA, OH, WV -- Penn State EarthTalk Nov. Plan New Pledge Targeting Oil & Gas Methane Emissions - Document -- Financial Times: U.S.

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Recycling 2022 Electricity 109

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2025

The conventional well, owned by Kriebel Natural Gas Co., Kriebel Natural Gas holds 1,681 permits. No Violations: Well Leaking Gas March 20, 2025 inspection of the Earl Davis 1 conventional gas well in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County found the well leaking gas. DEP inspection report Part 1.

Waste 97

Waste 2025 Natural Gas 2011 97

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

House Committee Meets On Recycling Fee, Farm Solar The House Local Government Committee is scheduled to hold a voting meeting on House Bill 223 (Isaacson-D-Philadelphia) increasing the recycling fee on municipal waste disposed in the state to $5/ton from $2/ton ( sponsor summary ). Click Here to watch live.

Recycling 77

Recycling Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 77

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 6, 2025

Here are 116 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. 1 -- Altoona Mirror: Peoples Gas Natural Gas Rates To Increase Jan.

Conservation 81

Conservation Natural Gas 2025 2024 81

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

21, 22, 23, 27, 28, March 1 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Natural Gas Industry Tells House They Want Faster Permit Reviews, But Didn’t Say They Don’t Use 40% Of The Well Permits They Get From DEP; Industry Practices Keep Energy Prices High [PaEN] -- Reuters: U.S. Senate returns to voting session Feb.

Natural Gas 113

Natural Gas 2023 Fossil Fuels Recycling 113

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 12, 2024

Million Financing Program To Help Local Governments Make Energy Efficiency Upgrades [PaEN] -- Pa Capital-Star: PA Energy Financing Authority Overhaul Could Help PA Tap Billions In Energy Federal Infrastructure Money -- Natural Resources Defense Council Blog: Pennsylvania Takes A Crack At Making Virtual Power Plants A Reality -- Rep.

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Natural Resources Recycling Clean Energy 97

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

School District In Violation Of Clean Streams Law After Chemical Leak Into Stream, DEP Says -- LancasterOnline: Long’s Park Adding Wetlands To Improve Water Quality -- Marcellus Drilling News: Shale Gas Companies Play ‘Dirty Pool’ By Reactivating Expired Leases By Claiming They Are Part Of Back-dated Pooling Declarations [PaEN] -- PUC Approves 48.9%

Natural Gas 110

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Electricity 2017 110

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 15, 2024

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Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas Natural Resources Recycling Climate Change 107

PA Environment Daily

MAY 3, 2023

TODAY 10:00: House Local Government Committee meets to consider House Bill 246 (T.Davis-D- Bucks) requiring municipalities to notify property owners of changes to FEMA special flood hazard area maps. Room G-50 Irvis Building. Click Here to watch live. Room 515 Irvis Building.

Natural Gas 102

Natural Gas Recycling Fossil Fuels Earth Day 102

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

17 RiverWatch Video Report -- TribLive: Westmoreland Commissions Asked To Oppose Underground Coal Mine. Billion Endowment -- New Planet Philadelphia Radio Program Feb.

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2023 Clean Energy 109

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The following notices were published in the September 14 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Coterra Energy, Inc. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. Susquehanna County. ( Susquehanna County. ( Bedford County. ( Chester County. ( Butler County. (

Air Pollution 117

Air Pollution Natural Gas 2024 Clean Energy 117

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

. -- Oil & Gas Industry Spills, Releases Created Over 575 New Brownfield Sites So Far In Pennsylvania, With More Every Week [PaEN] -- Environmental Health Project Finds Results ‘Very Concerning’ From University Of Pittsburgh Studies Showing Links Between Natural Gas Development And Lymphoma Cancer, Worsening Asthma Conditions, Lower Birth Weights (..)

Natural Gas 104

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Recycling 2023 104

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

School Campus Could Save $10 Million -- Scranton Times: Renewable Natural Gas Plant Operator At Keystone Landfill Begins Test Drilling For Underground Carbon Dioxide Storage -- Protecting Clean Water Together: Starting To Think About The Garden? Of Environmental Professionals Inviting Presentation Proposals For Annual Conference Sept.

Natural Gas 68

Natural Gas 2025 2013 Conservation 68

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Here are 107 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us.

Conservation 83

Conservation Electricity Recycling Waste 83

Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Nearly two years after filing an outrageous lawsuit against the federal government, Big Plastic is getting its day in court. The companies behind the lawsuit will produce more than 4 million tonnes of polyethylene in Canada this year from oil and gas extracted in Alberta’s oil sands, North American natural gas wells and fracking.

Fossil Fuels 145

Fossil Fuels 2005 Regulations Government 145

PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2023

Natural Gas Prices Surge 11% After Report Stockpiles Expanded Less Than Analysts Expected -- Reuters: Alberta Wildfires Hit Natural Gas Flow Out Of Canada To U.S.,

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas Clean Energy Electricity Politics 107

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2023

Of Environmental Educators June 29 Webinar On Implementing JEDI - Environmental Justice In Environmental Education [PaEN] -- Eyes On Shell: Shell Petrochemical Plant Announced On Facebook It Is Restarting Plant, Flaring Of Gases Will Be Occurring -- Utility Dive: PJM, PSEG, Other Electric Generators Urge FERC To Reject Natural Gas-Fired, Other Generator (..)

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas Electricity Recycling Politics 107

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 5, 2025

2025 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups So far in 2025, DEP received or acted on 41 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. Data Center With Massive Gas-Fired Power Plant -- Williamsport Sun Editorial: Sen. Requested to respond by April 11. DEP inspection report.

2025 89

2025 Waste Natural Gas 2023 89

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

. -- The Department of Environmental Protection reports spills and releases from the oil and gas industry have created over 575 brownfield sites being cleaned up under the Act 2 Land Recycling Program , as of September 12, 2023. PA Bulletin, page 5809 ) Air Quality Permits -- Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage, Inc.

Natural Gas 101

Natural Gas Recycling Fossil Fuels Air Pollution 101

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 31, 2023

11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events WEDNESDAY 9:30: House Philadelphia LNG Natural Gas Export Task Force meeting to consider Task Force Report. Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day October 30, 31, Nov. 1, 13, 14, 15, Dec. 13, 14, 15, Dec.

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas 2029 Electricity Recycling 107

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Of Health Pushing For Changes To Reduce Adverse Health Impacts From Natural Gas Development [PaEN] -- TribLive: PA Leads Nation In Lyme Disease Cases, Oil & Gas Development, Other Forest Fragmentation Boosting The Risk -- Observer-Reporter Editorial: Is Shapiro’s Voluntary Agreement With CNX The Right Move For Gas Well Safety? ‘We

Clean Energy 108

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Recycling Government 108

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

So far, there has been no discussion of putting extra bonding requirements to cover decommissioning nuclear, coal, natural gas and oil-fired power plants. Comments so far on Senate Bill 284 have not supported the overly broad scope, how it duplicates landowners leases and adds new government bureaucracy. Read more here.

Renewable Energy 75

Renewable Energy Recycling Fossil Fuels Natural Gas 75

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 8, 2022

These have been critical elements in the review of natural gas pipeline projects, in particular actions taken related to the Revolution Pipeline that exploded in Beaver County and the Mariner East Pipeline. Note: PA Resources Council, partners announced a plan last week to modernize recycling in Pennsylvania. Read more here.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Waste Recycling Regulations 52

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

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Natural Gas 105

Natural Gas Climate Change Politics Air Pollution 105

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 21, 2025

Davis, DEP, Community Celebrate The Opening Of Federal/State Funded Blacklick Creek Mine Drainage Treatment Plant To Clean Up 25 Miles Of Waterways In Cambria, Indiana Counties [PaEN] -- Indiana Gazette: Blacklick Abandoned Mine Drainage Treatment Facility Celebrated Near Vintondale -- DEP Now Accepting Applications For First Round Of Federally-Funded (..)

Nuclear Power 53

Nuclear Power Recycling Conservation Natural Gas 53

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Reference Links: -- DEP’s Environmental Justice Plan -- DEP Expands Environmental Justice Protections With Updated Policy, Improved Mapping Tool; Enhanced Permit Reviews Start Sept.

Natural Gas 115

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Ozone 115

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Unconventional shale gas operators were issued a total of 1,103 notices of violation so far in 2023, which means they are on track to exceed the 1,234 violations DEP issued them in 2022, according to DEP’s newly released 2022 Oil and Gas Program Annual Report. Click Here for a summary of 2022 shale gas and conventional violations.

2023 113

2023 Natural Gas 2022 Waste 113

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 4, 2024

. -- CNX Midstream Operating Company, LLC - 2 Pipelines: 13-Mile Long 24-Inch Natural Gas, 3.9-Mile PA Bulletin, page 6332 ) -- CNX Midstream Operating Company - 2 Pipelines: 13-Mile Long 24-Inch Natural Gas, 3.9-Mile Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups Coterra Energy, Inc. Read more here. Susquehanna County. (

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste 2024 97

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

23 Webinar On Solar Energy For Municipalities And Water Authorities [PaEN] -- WHYY - Susan Phillips: An Artist Who Grew Up On The Streets Of Philadelphia Returns With An ‘Optimistic’ Climate Exhibit -- Natural Areas Association: Feb. 21 On Rheems Quarry Expansion -- PUC Invites Comments On Williams Natural Gas Pipeline Co.

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Recycling Climate Change Solar Power 83

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

This provision has been respected in a variety of environmental laws, including Act 101 of 1988 relating to recycling and county waste planning which includes language recognizing Section 17. The bill is now in the House Local Government Committee. On November 23, Sen. Read more here. Related Article: -- Gov.

Renewable Energy 75

Renewable Energy Recycling Clean Energy Government 75