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Minnesota Shows Progress Towards Climate Targets Despite Rise in Methane Emissions

Environment + Energy Leader

A new report released by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) shows that the state is moving toward its climate targets, although agriculture remains a large contributor of greenhouse gas emissions.

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China’s Waste Ban Exposes Missing Links in Recycling

Vermont Law

In 2018, the world entered a municipal waste management crisis. recyclable materials, most notably plastic waste and unsorted paper. China also required stricter pre-shipment inspections to enforce existing laws, such as the import ban on electronic waste (e-waste). China’s waste ban has created backlogs worldwide.

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PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - February 8

PA Environment Daily

Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. -- DEP published notice in the February 8 PA Bulletin it has scheduled a March 11 hearing on a proposed Air Quality Plan Approval permit covering new air pollution control equipment to be installed at the Harmon Creek Natural Gas Processing Plant in Smith Township, Washington County. (

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Environmental Council Of The States, Other State Organizations Write Congress About The Importance Of Federal Funding To State Agencies Implementing Federal Programs

PA Environment Daily

Click Here for a copy of the letter. On February 28, ECOS also issued this statement on the reported 65% cut to the US Environmental Protection Agencys budget-- States carry out more than 90% of the nations federal environmental laws in communities around the U.S.,

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Dickinson College Hosts March 24 Discussion On The Business Of Food Waste: Climate Mitigation Thru Organics Recycling

PA Environment Daily

Dickinson College in Carlisle, Cumberland County will host a panel discussion about the environmental and business aspects of food waste and how it impacts climate change. The event, “ The Business of Food Waste: Climate Mitigation through Organics Recycling ,” will take place March 24, from noon – 1:00 p.m. Louther Street.

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Burning Garbage Will Not Solve the Plastic Pollution Crisis

Enviromental Defense

You may have heard about a miracle cure for plastic waste that creates green energy in the process—the mystical waste incinerator. We know how many people want to rid the world of plastic waste and shift to sustainable energy. But there really is no miracle cure for waste. It almost sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it?

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

19 Public Meeting On Blythe Recycling & Demolition Site Landfill Permit Renewal In Schuylkill County [PaEN] -- DEP To Hold Dec. . -- PA Forestry Assn. 138th Annual Symposium - What Makes A Healthy Forest; Awards Program Nov. 16 In State College [PaEN] -- Western PA Conservancy: Dec. 26 to Nov. Cents/kWH Up From 10.04