PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 4, 2024

10 Telephonic Hearing On PPL Proposal To Construct New Three Mile Island - Chanceford 500kV Transmission Line and Chanceford - Peach Bottom 500kV Transmission and Other Related Transmission Lines -- Washington Post: Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant Owner Seeks $1.6

Nuclear Power 82

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2025 82

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 9, 2023

Third Annual Breeding Bird Blitz For Conservation - Donate To Your Favorite Team By June 19 [PaEN] -- DEP/EPA AirNOW Forecasts Code ORANGE Air Quality Action Day Friday, June 9 Across PA -- TribLive: Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert Issued For Region -- PA Capital-Star - John Micek: What The Wildfires Teach Us - We Might Not Survive Our Own Climate Foolishness, (..)

Natural Gas 101

Natural Gas Nuclear Power 2026 Conservation 101

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Shapiro Unveils Colorblindness-Correcting Viewfinders At PA Parks -- Fish & Boat Commission Publishes New Requirements To Be A Qualified Endangered, Threatened Species Surveyo r [PaEN] -- Beaver County Times - Brian Whipkey: Fish & Boat Commission Seeking Comments On Trout Management Strategic Plan -- Chesapeake Bay Journal: Hard Times For (..)

Nuclear Power 83

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Politics Natural Resources 83

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2023

18 PA Renewable Energy Policy Webinar - Time To Take Action [PaEN] -- Citizens Voice: Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant To Test Emergency Sirens Thursday, Aug. 18 PA Renewable Energy Policy Webinar - Time To Take Action [PaEN] -- Citizens Voice: Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant To Test Emergency Sirens Thursday, Aug.

Natural Gas 90

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Renewable Energy Conservation 90

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2022

Forty-three years ago on March 28, 1979, Pennsylvanians woke up to a much different world -- the accident at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Dauphin County. Unit 1 at Three Mile Island continued to operate until it was shut down in September, 2019 as a result of competition with natural gas-fired electric generation.

Nuclear Power 52

Nuclear Power Radiation Cooling Natural Gas 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2023

This trend is not driven by politics, but rather by a rapidly changing energy market and sound business sense. As this past year's high power bills demonstrated, the price of generating electricity with natural gas or coal is no longer a bargain for Pennsylvania utility customers. High overseas demand for U.S.

Fossil Fuels 73

Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Conservation Nuclear Power 73

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2021

C temperature target, and one that more than 130 countries have adopted, albeit mostly as squishy political declarations, not yet legally binding or implemented. Fossil enterprises and political leaders in major fossil producers ranged from politely dismissive to openly contemptuous. That’s the end of THIS YEAR!

Fossil Fuels 162

Fossil Fuels Politics Technology Technology 162

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

. -- November 21 PA Environment Digest Now Available [PaEN] -- UPDATED: After 14 Days, Efforts To Stop A Natural Gas Leak At A Cambria County Underground Gas Storage Area Have Apparently Been Successful [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette - Anya Litvak: Equitrans Natural Gas Storage Well Plugged With Cement, Company Says, Capping A 14 Day Leak -- AP: Equitrans: (..)

Nuclear Power 62

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Recycling Politics 62

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

. -- WHYY: Philly Launches Flood Alerts For Eastwick Neighborhood: ‘A Long Time Coming’ -- Citizens Voice: Drought Has Susquehanna River At Exceedingly Low Levels -- WNEP: Aqua Pennsylvania Issues Mandatory Water Conservation Notice In Northumberland, Columbia, Schuylkill Counties -- WNEP: Drought Impacts Lake At Beltzville State Park In Carbon County (..)

Nuclear Power 83

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Natural Resources Conservation 83

Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

During the four days of emergency operations during the cold snap, from early February 15th to midnight February 18th, output levels of nuclear, natural gas, coal, and wind to the grid were 79.3 For natural gas it was 40%, or 46% based on winter adequacy expectations. percent, 47.4 percent, 51.5 percent, and 13.7

2021 108

2021 Renewable Energy Electricity Natural Gas 108

Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) authorization of the export of natural gas from Dominion Cove Point LNG, LP’s (Dominion’s ) facility in Maryland. Circuit to Expedite Consideration of Challenge to Natural Gas Pipeline. Three environmental groups challenging a natural gas pipeline from Alabama to Florida asked the D.C.

2016 40

2016 Climate Change Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 40

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 13, 2023

On October 13, the US Department of Energy awarded two hydrogen hub projects that include Pennsylvania-- a natural gas-based Appalachian Hub in Western PA, West Virginia and Ohio and a Mid-Atlantic Hub in eastern PA, Delaware and New Jersey based on the use of renewable and nuclear energy to make the hydrogen.

Natural Gas 85

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Natural Resources 85

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2023

Forty-four years ago on March 28, 1979, Pennsylvanians woke up to a much different world -- the accident at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Dauphin County. Unit 1 at Three Mile Island continued to operate until it was shut down in September, 2019 as a result of competition with natural gas-fired electric generation.

Nuclear Power 98

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Radiation Cooling 98

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

19 [PaEN] -- Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy To Host 3 Public Meetings On Perkiomen Mapping & Flood Mitigation Study Spanning Parts Of Montgomery, Berks, Bucks, Lehigh Counties Starting Nov.

Nuclear Power 82

Nuclear Power Natural Resources Natural Gas 2025 82

PA Environment Daily

JULY 12, 2024

Finance: Rising Prices For Natural Gas May Mean Coal Will Replace Natural Gas In European Power Mix This Winter PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- PA Capital-Star: Gov. Spoiler - Oil Prices Rising] -- Yahoo! Shapiro Signs $47.6

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Carbon Dioxide Politics 106

PA Environment Daily

MAY 30, 2024

-- PA Recreation & Park Society Celebrates Park & Recreation Professionals Day July 19; Offers Other Professional Development Events [PaEN] -- PA Healthy Lands Week Now Accepting Event Sign-Ups - Sept. 28 to Oct. 28 to Oct.

Natural Gas 105

Natural Gas Nuclear Power 2024 Renewable Energy 105

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 21, 2023

. -- Shapiro Administration Announces Long-Term Presence In Beaver County To Assist Residents Affected By Norfolk Southern Train Derailment [PaEN] -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: Western PA Residents Want More Testing- And Attention-- After Train Derailment -- PA Capital-Star: Norfolk Southern Will Be There ‘As Long As It Takes,’ CEO Tells PA (..)

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Electricity Politics 109

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

House holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated: House Budget Hearing Schedule - April 11, 12, 13, 14 Senate holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated Senate Budget Hearing Schedule - April 11, 12, 13 TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 66 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership (..)

Nuclear Power 109

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Politics Cooling 109

Environmental Progress

JANUARY 20, 2022

It has therefore drafted a proposal(2)- a Delegated Regulation - which sets out screening criteria for investments in nuclear energy, effectively declaring nuclear energy part of the sustainable finance taxonomy. There are no good arguments to call nuclear a sustainable investment at one time and not sustainable a moment later.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels Regulations Waste Technology 52

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Bat Stories; Bat Trivia; Witch-Hazel; News Around The Watershed -- Penn State Extension: The Value Of Bats To Crop Production And Revenue -- Delaware RiverKeeper Nov.

Nuclear Power 84

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Air Pollution Politics 84

Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 10, 2023

While he does not mention climate change, there is a brief nod to climate solutions through emissions reductions: Come on electric utilities, don’t tell me you are just passing along those high natural gas prices to the ratepayer and at the same time ask the taxpayers to subsidize it more.

Climate Change 211

Climate Change Clean Energy Renewable Energy 2030 211

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 11, 2025

Stambaugh To Introduce Bill To Fund Deer Fencing To Prevent Crop Damage From Game Commissions $500 Million Surplus -- KDKA: Signs Of Hope That Pittsburghs Hays Bald Eagles Could Rebuild Nest -- Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Hires Megan Roselli As Director Of Education Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant Restart -- Reuters: Constellation Mega-Deal Delicately (..)

Natural Resources 83

Natural Resources Nuclear Power Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 83

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

-- PUC Invites Stakeholder Comments On The Issue Of The Adequacy Of Electricity Supplies In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- Scranton Times: UGI Gas Customers To See Nearly 9% Increase In Natural Gas Costs For Non-Shopping Customers Dec. For UGI Gas Customers Starting Dec. 1 -- WVIA: Heating Bills To Rise 8.7%

Nuclear Power 81

Nuclear Power Natural Gas 2002 Conservation 81

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

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

Nuclear Power 83

Nuclear Power Recycling Natural Gas Natural Resources 83

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 16, 2023

Of Health Distributes Free Potassium Iodide Tablets Around State’s 4 Active Nuclear Power Plants On Aug. Lisa Boscola (D-Lehigh) -- Politics PA: A Look At The PA Supreme Court Election Race -- Post-Gazette: Republican State Rep. 17 -- Penn State Extension: Solar Law Symposium Aug.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Clean Energy 2002 98

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

. -- Penn State, Project InnerSpace Report: Leverage Oil & Gas Workers To Generate Enough Geothermal Energy To Meet 100% Of Pennsylvania's Electricity, Heating, Medium Industrial Process Needs [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette - Anya Litvak: A Geothermal Push In Pennsylvania Enlists Oil & Gas Industry: Hot Everywhere Underground -- Senate DEP Budget Hearing (..)

Natural Gas 45

Natural Gas Natural Resources 2025 Conservation 45

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 109

Natural Gas Waste Nuclear Power Earth Day 109

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Pleasant Twp., Pleasant Twp.,

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Electricity Politics 106

Environmental Progress

AUGUST 3, 2020

Gleick claims I contradict myself by writing, “When it comes to protecting the environment by moving to superior alternatives, public attitudes and political action matter,” to which Gleick adds, “exactly the point of environmental advocacy groups like Greenpeace that worked to change public opinion.” wood, coal, and natural gas).

Fossil Fuels 118

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Atmosphere Natural Gas 118

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 3, 2024

-- WHYY: Flood Risk Is Increasing In Philly Region, Here’s What You Need To Know -- Beaver County Times: State Leaders, Regulators Push For Solar For Former Mine Lands -- Post-Gazette - Bruce Ledewitz: The Republican Reason We’re Not Talking About Climate Change -- WHYY: Limerick Nuclear Power Plant To test Emergency Siren System TODAY -- TribLive: (..)

Natural Gas 113

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Renewable Energy Natural Resources 113

Environmental Progress

MARCH 11, 2021

4] Meanwhile, many experts see in recent trends an inevitable transition away from coal and nuclear power plants, designed to function as baseload capacity, toward variable renewable energy sources with just-in-time natural gas back-up. 7] Nuclear plants are among the most reliable components of America’s power grids.

Electricity 100

Electricity Renewable Energy 2019 Nuclear Power 100

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

“Bringing solar energy to educational facilities will do more than just save money on costs and taxes; it will bring the technology that will power tomorrow right to the students who can learn from, use and seek careers in it,” Madsen said. “As IBEW 98 Political Director T.J.

Renewable Energy 94

Renewable Energy Nuclear Power Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 94

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 83

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Recycling Conservation 83

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 26, 2024

. -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - October 26 [PaEN] -- DEP Posted 78 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In October 26 PA Bulletin [PaEN] -- Baker Hughes: PA Natural Gas Drilling Rig Count Down To 12, Lowest In More Than 17 Years; Community Support Drops; Big Hole In DEP Budget [PaEN] -- Dr. Susan L.

Natural Gas 82

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Politics 2024 82

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Pay Raise For PA Governor, Lawmakers, Judges, Cabinet Secretaries -- Post-Gazette: Republican Cong. Pay Raise For PA Governor, Lawmakers, Judges, Cabinet Secretaries -- Post-Gazette: Republican Cong.

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Natural Resources Greenhouse 83

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Contact: Rich Janati at rjanati@pa.gov or 717-787-2480 or Molly Adams, at moadams@pa.gov or (717) 787-2480.

Nuclear Power 106

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Natural Resources Conservation 106

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

21, 22, 23, 27, 28, March 1 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- DEP Citizens Advisory Council To Hear Updates From Oil & Gas, Abandoned Mine Reclamation Programs Feb. Increase In Natural Gas Charges By Leatherstocking Gas Company In Susquehanna & Bradford Counties [The Heart Of Shale Gas Drilling In PA ] [PaEN] -- Sen.

Natural Gas 110

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Electricity 2017 110