PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

formal notice ) [ Note: Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning on the agenda.] -- September 23 - Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Sept. Visit the Committee webpage for options to join the meeting remotely.

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A Greener Life

APRIL 19, 2022

While Macron has positioned himself as a pro-climate action word leader he is unpopular amongst many climate activists and people on the left, with many disliking his support for nuclear power and pro-business views. Banning wind turbines.

Nuclear Power 98

Nuclear Power Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels 2017 98

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 3, 2024

Million In Rebates To 21 School Districts For Clean School Buses In Pennsylvania Group Against Smog & Pollution Report Finds Allegheny County Health Dept.

Nuclear Power 95

Nuclear Power Natural Resources Electricity Solar Power 95

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2024

28 to Oct. 28 to Oct. 6 [PaEN] Background On Issues -- Lt.

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Nuclear Power 2024 Clean Energy Renewable Energy 77

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

EIA: 'Increasing Electricity Generation From Renewable Sources Contributes To Lower Power Prices' In 2023 [PaEN] -- LancasterOnline: New Energy Co-Op Helps Make Switch To Solar Power Easier, More Affordable In Lancaster -- Nebraska Examiner: U.S.

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Air Pollution Nuclear Power Solar Power 108

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Shapiro, State Lawmakers To Do More To Curb Emissions -- The Guardian: ‘We’re Not Doomed Yet:’ University Of Pennsylvania Climate Scientist Michael Mann On Our Last Chance To Save Human Civilisation -- Beaver County Times: NRC Approves Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Plant License Transfer To Vistra -- WNEP: Bloomsburg Considering Solar Power For Public (..)

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Fossil Fuels Nuclear Power Conservation Solar Power 108

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 23, 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 (..)

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Global Green

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Throughout the US, coal has been the leading source of energy for electric power generation. Almost 90 percent of the increase in renewables came from wind- and solar-power generation. Nuclear is by no means ideal, but it is serving to bridge the gap to a zero-carbon future. Recently that has changed.

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Electricity Climate Change Fossil Fuels 2030 98

A Greener Life

APRIL 7, 2022

It plays a smaller role in electricity generation yet has been called the bridge fuel to the age of renewables – a flexible power source needed to complement variable wind and solar power. Should Germany stop importing from Russia?

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Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Natural Gas Nuclear Power 98

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

As of late October 2022, Russia had destroyed 90% of Ukraine's wind energy production and 50% of its solar power production. And, Russian forces still occupy the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is the largest in Europe.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas 2022 Law Nuclear Power 98

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2023

Fiedler, Labor Leaders, Educational, Environmental Leaders Announce Bill To Create Grant Program To Invest In Solar Energy Facilities At Schools [PaEN] -- Bill Setting Decommissioning Rules For Utility-Scale Solar Energy Facilities Passes The Senate [PaEN] -- The Guardian: One Of The Worst Global Methane Leaks In 2022 Was In PA - Equitrans In Cambria (..)

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Natural Gas Endangered Species Act Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 83

A Greener Life

JULY 23, 2021

Japan, a long-time supporter of nuclear power, now has serious hydrogen ambitions. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be powered by hydrogen. The Tokyo Olympics will be powered by a fuel with ambition – hydrogen. The Tokyo Olympics will be powered by a fuel with ambition – hydrogen. photo credit: Kim Kyung-Hoon / Alamy.

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Fossil Fuels Electricity Carbon Dioxide Carbon Emissions 98

Law Columbia

MARCH 25, 2016

The amount that the Senate has proposed diverting from the RGGI fund for FY 2017 is more than 80% of the total value of RGGI auction proceeds earned by New York in FY 2016 (which totaled approximately $166 million ). Clearly, the diversion of RGGI proceeds to the general budget and for workforce development is at odds with these requirements.

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Inside Climate News

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The push and pull of progress and catastrophe made 2023 one of the most discordant—and consequential—years for the world’s climate. By ICN Staff In 2023, clean energy progress and the horrors of a radically warming climate fought almost to a draw.

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2023 Clean Energy Sea Level Nuclear Power 129

Enviromental Defense

MAY 18, 2021

The rest of our power comes from a mix of nuclear power, renewables like hydro, wind and solar power, and biofuel. Natural gas makes up about six per cent of electricity generation in Ontario today, but emits most of the carbon emissions from that sector. Ontario Energy Output by Fuel Type: 2020 .

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Electricity Natural Gas Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy 52

Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

should maintain and expand its fleet of highly-reliable, carbon-free, and 94 percent efficient nuclear power plants. Bad policies have unfairly and counterproductively undermined the economics of nuclear power plants, including those that prevented wider power outages during the recent cold weather crisis.

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2021 Renewable Energy Electricity Natural Gas 108

E2 Law Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Watch the “Renewables Year-End Review: M&A, Tax Equity and Finance Markets” webinar presented by GT’s Global Co-Heads of Energy Project Finance Jeffrey Chester and John Eliason , co-hosted with CohnReznick Capital.

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Renewable Energy Clean Energy 2023 Nuclear Power 52

Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

by Romany Webb and Justin Gundlach. There has been much talk in recent weeks about pricing carbon to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Earlier this month, a group of former Republican cabinet members proposed adoption of a nationwide carbon price, starting at $40 per ton. That seems unlikely, however.

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Electricity Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 40

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

. -- 104 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- Stories You May Have Missed Last Week: PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic [PaEN] -- Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults [PaEN] -- Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media (..)

Natural Resources 66

Natural Resources Nuclear Power Environmental Protection Solar Power 66

PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 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 205 Ryan Building. Click Here to watch online. -- Lt.

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Nuclear Power Renewable Energy Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 104

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. gigawatts of highly-reliable, low-cost, and low-carbon power. [49] 5] The U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2023

Click Here to watch live. -- Feature-- Remembering March 28, 1979 At The Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant - The Accident No One Thought Would Happen -- Like With Natural Gas Infrastructure Today [PaEN] -- PA Senate Hearing: Norfolk Southern CEO - Ignition Of Rail Cars Following Ohio Trainwreck Was A 'Success' ? ./ DEP 1:00 p.m.

Nuclear Power 109

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Solar Power Air Pollution 109

A Greener Life

APRIL 4, 2022

The suspension of normal planning laws to turbocharge the deployment of wind and solar power and changes in legislation to ramp up the building of new nuclear power will be needed to make sure that energy rationing is only a short-term measure. .

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Fossil Fuels Nuclear Power Wind Power Solar Power 98

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Companies For Natural Gas Power -- PennLive: Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant Owner Says Reopening Of Plant Is On Schedule -- WITF/LancasterOnline: New Owner Plans A.I. Data Center Demands -- Pittsburgh Business Times: EQT Sees Growing Demand From A.I.

Conservation 70

Conservation Natural Gas 2025 Electricity 70

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 23, 2025

Water Systems Above Legal Limit For PFAS Forever Chemicals In Bucks County -- York Daily Record: Why The Drought In York County Could Get Worse In The Coming Months -- PUC Highlights 2025 Fix A Leak Week Awareness -- TribLive Editorial: PA Fire Hydrants Should Be Flow Tested Regularly -- House Energy Committee Reports Out Bill To Unlock A State Freeze (..)

Conservation 53

Conservation Recycling 2025 Natural Gas 53

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2023

[PaEN] -- Shapiro Administration Announces Long-Term Presence In Beaver County To Assist Residents Affected By Norfolk Southern Train Derailment [PaEN] -- House Budget Hearing: Acting DEP Secretary Outlines His Views On Environmental Justice, Announces Fernando Treviño As Special Deputy For Environmental Justice [PaEN] -- Feature-- Remembering March (..)

Conservation 83

Conservation Natural Gas Waste Nuclear Power 83

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2022

Shale Oil Companies Drilling More, But Don’t Expect A Sizable Increase In Production “American [oil] frackers are raising the number of drilling rigs in oil fields by more than 20%, but don’t expect a similarly sized increase in production.”

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Natural Gas Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 90

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 13, 2023

15] -- PA Interfaith Power & Light, Jewish Earth Alliance Aug. PaEN] -- Citizens Voice: Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant To Test Emergency Sirens Thursday, Aug. 17 -- PA Solar Center Hosts Aug. 16 Webinar: Why Should We Care About, Advocate For A Climate-Friendly Federal Farm Bill?

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Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Climate Change Clean Energy 75

A Greener Life

JUNE 18, 2021

A person walks past solar panels of the Isyangulovo solar power plant in Russia’s Republic of Bashkortostan. It also argues that the share of renewable energy in its total energy mix is over 25% because of hydro and nuclear power. Photo credit: Alamy. By Christopher Weafer.

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Climate Change Politics 2014 Paris Agreement 98

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2023

Senate Hearing Today [PaEN] -- Ohio/PA Train Derailment, Pipeline Explosions, Uncontrolled Releases Put Spotlight On Public Health, Safety Threats Posed By Petrochemical, Natural Gas Industrial And Pipeline Infrastructure In PA [PaEN] -- PA Politics Of Russian Invasion -- Sen.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2022

. - European Commission Agreement Calls For Reducing Demand For All Natural Gas And Accelerating Deployment Of Clean Energy Measures -- TribLive Guest Essay: PA Should Take Lead In Hitting Russia In Its Budget By Unleashing Natural Gas Industry - House Republican Leader [See this week’s 6th Oil/Natural Gas Shock for the real story] -- Feature- Remembering (..)

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Clean Energy Solar Power 62

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 15, 2022

Natural Gas Pipelines New Life In Carbon-Free World American Rescue Plan Funding -- LancasterOnline: Lancaster County Commissioners Prioritize Environmental Cleanup, Other ‘Long-term’ Projects For American Rescue Plan Funding -- $11 Billion In Federal American Rescue Plan Funding To PA State Government, Local Governments Has Yet To Be Invested.

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Electricity 62

Legal Planet

MAY 26, 2022

The plan calls for 24 Gigawatts of nuclear power, involving the construction of up to eight new nuclear plants on existing sites. There’s only a very tentative embrace of solar power — maybe too many places for the grouse to hide! The short-term goal is 95% low carbon energy by 2030.

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Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Wind power, solar energy, and battery storage together make up over 95% of the new or planned projects currently seeking grid interconnection nationally, with natural gas accounting for the remainder, according to Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Gas and renewables often go hand in hand.

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2025 Fossil Fuels Politics Renewable Energy 130

Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

At the same time, the natural gas industry was in disarray, coal burning was damaging the environment, and the nuclear power industry collapsed. Additionally, in the 2010s, solar and wind generated electricity became cost competitive with, if not outright cheaper than coal, natural gas, and nuclear power.

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