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 91

Natural Gas Carbon Monoxide Conservation Politics 91

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 1, 2023

Of Health Establishes Community-Based Health Resource Network To Provide Long-Term Assistance To Residents Impacted By Norfolk Southern Train Derailment [PaEN] -- Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - March 25 to 31; More Violations At Equitrans Gas Storage Area; Spring Walk Yields Hissing Gas Well On State Game Lands [PaEN] -- PA (..)

Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas Conservation Politics Regulations 92

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Fetterman Wear Shorts And Hoodies On U.S. Senate Floor -- PA Capital-Star: Fetterman Joins Striking UAW Workers On Michigan Picket Line -- PennLive Guest Essay: Harrisburg Politicians Continue To Attack Small Businesses [By Not Legalizing Skill Gambling Games] - By Rep.

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Recycling Politics 2023 97

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 92

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Recycling 2023 92

PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2024

Of Health Alerts Parents To Possible Lead Exposure From Children’s Painting Toy -- DEP Accepting Applications For 2023 Recycling Performance Grants Thru Dec.

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas Conservation Natural Resources Clean Energy 107

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 88

Natural Gas Natural Resources Climate Change Conservation 88

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2024

-- Interfaith Partners For The Chesapeake: Embracing The Sankofa Spirit On The Path Forward -- WTAE: Study By Women For A Healthy Environment Study Finds PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Pittsburgh Wastewater Plant Discharges -- Pittsburgh Business Times: EPA Announces It Will Set Fee On Waste Natural Gas Emissions -- Post-Gazette - Anya Litvak: ‘Talk Is (..)

Renewable Energy 94

Renewable Energy Natural Gas Natural Resources Recycling 94

Vermont Law

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Consider natural gas as a source of energy. Compared to coal, natural gas is certainly a. presently hostile political administration. Sweden recycles almost 99 percent of household waste in one way or another, with only. than natural gas. Let’s see what the options are. cleaner source.

Solar Power 40

Solar Power Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Waste 40

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 102

Conservation 2025 Natural Gas 2023 102

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 64

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Recycling Politics 64

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2024

On August 1, the Public Utility Commission moved to accelerate the process for identifying, removing, and replacing older plastic piping and components in Pennsylvania’s natural gas distribution systems. and found no action had been taken to stop the well from venting gas. Read more here.

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas 2024 Natural Resources Waste 106

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 20, 2023

The following DEP notices were published in the January 21 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. 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., Bradford County. (

Natural Gas 102

Natural Gas Recycling Politics Waste 102

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 22, 2023

14 to 20 [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - Jan. Billion Cost Of Plugging Conventional Oil & Gas Wells - By Barb Jarmoska, Keep It Wild PA [ Abandoned Oil, Gas Wells Can Cost PA Taxpayers $1.8 21 [PaEN] -- Susquehanna River Basin Commission Sets Feb. 2 Hearing On A 4.5

Natural Gas 73

Natural Gas 2023 Renewable Energy Waste 73

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2023

. -- The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting public comments on two Chapter 105 encroachment applications submitted by Olympus Energy/Hyperion Midstream LLC covering natural gas gathering pipelines and water pipelines in Westmoreland County, according to public notices in the August 12 PA Bulletin. Read more here.

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Air Pollution 2025 94

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2023

DEP issued a number of notices of violation for the discharges and improper waste handling at the site and requested the operator to submit a written report by August 25, 2023 of how they will bring the site into compliance, including cleaning the site up to Act 2 Land Recycling Program standards. No violations were noted. Read more here.

Natural Gas 89

Natural Gas Atmosphere 2023 Fossil Fuels 89

PA Environment Daily

JULY 12, 2024

of Agriculture Now Accepting Applications For Urban Agricultural Infrastructure Grants, Deadline July 22 -- Environmental Quality Board Invites Comments On Proposed Land Recycling Program Changes To 80 Soil, Water Cleanup Standards, In-Person Hearings Aug. 19 & 27, Virtual Hearing Sept. Spoiler - Oil Prices Rising] -- Yahoo!

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Politics Carbon Dioxide 97

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Because of the large area where elevated conductance fluid and elevated conductance soil was discovered on the pad surface, the DEP recommends pursuing Act 2 [Land Recycling Program] due to the unknown volume of elevated conductance fluid impacting the unprotected pad surface.” LLC found multiple spill areas.

Natural Gas 88

Natural Gas 2024 2023 Carbon Dioxide 88

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

Allegheny County; Private Gas Well, Propane Found And Secured -- Post-Gazette: 2 Killed In An ‘Absolutely Extreme’ Home Explosion In Crescent Twp.,

Natural Gas 96

Natural Gas 2024 Politics Conservation 96

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 99

Natural Gas Climate Change Politics Waste 99

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 64

Natural Gas 2024 Politics Electricity 64

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

10 to 16 [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - February 17 [PaEN] -- DEP Approves PennEnergy Resources 1.5 Chester County [PaEN] -- DEP Invites Comments On MarkWest Project To Expose 4 Natural Gas Pipelines For 5,500+ Feet Ahead Of Longwall Mining In Donegal Twp.,

Natural Gas 102

Natural Gas Recycling Natural Resources Environmental Protection 102

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Of Health Pushing For Changes To Reduce Adverse Health Impacts From Natural Gas Development [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - November 18 [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette Editorial: Reliable Power Means Applying Robust Reliability Standards To Natural Gas Infrastructure -- PA Capital-Star: Gov.

Natural Gas 82

Natural Gas Recycling 2023 Politics 82

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

.] -- PA Chapter Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Oppose Transfer Of $150 Million From Game Fund To Clean Streams Fund In Senate Budget Bill; Could Make State Ineligible For Federal Wildlife Funds [PaEN] -- Observer-Reporter: Operating In Marcellus Energizes Range Resources [Puff Piece On Shale Gas Industry, Nothing On Real Impacts To Environment, (..)

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas Clean Energy Recycling Conservation 106

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Sunoco Inc. PA Bulletin, page 541 ) -- Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC - Susan Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP approved Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with production wastewater for pad located in Auburn Twp., Read more here. Philadelphia. ( PA Bulletin, page 541 ) -- Sunoco Inc.

Natural Gas 100

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2026 Politics 100

PA Environment Daily

MAY 30, 2024

House Environmental Resources & Energy Committee meets to consider House Bill 2241 (Siegel-D-Lehigh) providing for the recycling of lithium batteries ( sponsor summary ). Room 523 Irvis Building. Click Here to watch online. June 4-- NEW. Room 205 Ryan Building. 28 to Oct. 28 to Oct.

Natural Gas 95

Natural Gas Nuclear Power 2024 Renewable Energy 95

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 9, 2024

The following DEP notices were published in the August 10 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. PA Bulletin, page 5179 ) 2024 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups -- So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 188 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups.

Natural Gas 91

Natural Gas Air Pollution 2024 Fossil Fuels 91

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2024

2024 Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 188 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. DEP’s inspection report included a violation and requested the owner to submit a plan by September 2, 2024 to bring the well into compliance. Read more here.

2024 88

2024 Natural Gas Waste 2023 88

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 103

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Recycling Conservation 103

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 9, 2024

5 [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Annual Game Commission Seedlings Sale Officially Underway -- Interns Wanted: Department Of Environmental Protection, Conservation & Natural Resources, Agriculture - Deadline Feb. 16; Snowmobile/ATV Grants Feb. 16; Snowmobile/ATV Grants Feb.

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas Natural Resources Fossil Fuels Conservation 107

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 94

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Politics Conservation 94

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 88

Natural Gas Recycling Fossil Fuels Earth Day 88

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

House next voting day March 18, 19, 20 -- Committee Schedule -- House Agency Budget Hearing Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY 11:00: PA Utility Law Project, Public Citizen Webinar Exploring The Impact Of LNG Natural Gas Exports On PA Families. 28-29 In State College -- Delaware RiverKeeper Feb.

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Politics Carbon Emissions 2024 83

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 110

Natural Gas Politics Renewable Energy 2025 110

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 16, 2023

Of Health Distributes Free Potassium Iodide Tablets Around State’s 4 Active Nuclear Power Plants On Aug. 17 -- Penn State Extension: Solar Law Symposium Aug. 23 Webinar , Noon -- Pocono Heritage Land Trust: Whoooo Is In These Woods At Night? Of Health Distributes Free Potassium Iodide Tablets Around State’s 4 Active Nuclear Power Plants On Aug.

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Clean Energy 2002 94

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 3, 2024

June 4-- House Environmental Resources & Energy Committee meets to consider House Bill 2241 (Siegel-D-Lehigh) providing for the recycling of lithium batteries ( sponsor summary ). Room 523 Irvis Building. Click Here to watch online. Room 205 Ryan Building. Click Here to watch online.

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Renewable Energy Natural Resources 109

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2024

Tune Into Local Webcams 6th Oil/Natural Gas Spike: True Energy Independence Means Renewables [ There Is No Limit To What Oil/Natural Gas Industry Can Make You Pay ] -- AAA Gasoline Prices: PA- $3.55 Time Will Tell -- LancasterOnline: Want To See PA Bald Eagle Hatchlings? National- $3.43 National- $3.43

Natural Gas 99

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Recycling Waste 99

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Vanora To PUC and Senate Bill 1237 (Baker-R-Luzerne) reauthorization of the PA One Call underground utility notification program [Almost all conventional natural gas, oil gathering pipelines are still excluded]. Room G-50 Irvis Building. Click Here to watch live. Read more on agenda here. Room 461 Main Capitol.

Natural Gas 89

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Politics Waste 89