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Sunday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 10.23.22

Are You Telling Your Story?

Warning! Last Voting Days This Session!  Hold Onto Your Butts! (And Tax Money!)


Senate returns to session October 24, 25, 26, November 15 [Adjourn for year]

     -- Committee Schedule

House returns to session October 24, 25, 26, November 14, 15, 16 [Adjourn for year]

     -- Committee Schedule

TODAY’s Calendar Of Events 

 

-- 69 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA  [PaEN]

 

-- Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students And Adults [PaEN]

 

-- Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week  [PaEN]

 

-- Welcome The Inaugural Class Of 35 High School Keep PA Beautiful Young Ambassadors  [PaEN]

 

-- Tribune-Democrat: Blacklick Creek Watershed Assn. Restoring Miners Mural, Working To Improve Blacklick Creek In Cambria County

 

-- DEP Declares Sunday, Oct. 23 Air Pollution Action Day For Allegheny County, Susquehanna Valley

 

-- Post-Gazette: Allegheny County Health Dept. Issues Air Pollution Warning For Saturday, All Of Sunday 

 

-- Inquirer: UPenn Students Storm Franklin Field At Halftime Protesting For Climate, Community Justice

 

-- TribLive - Mary Ann Thomas: Rehabbed Steel Mill Eagle Rosie Released With A 7-Foot Wingspan

 

6th Oil/Natural Gas Spike: True Energy Independence Means Renewables

[There Is No Limit To What Oil/Natural Gas Industry Can Make You Pay]

 

-- LancasterOnline: Heating Oil Costs Up 74%, Natural Gas Up 28%, Electricity Up 10% This Winter; Utilities Struggling With Surging Prices Of Natural Gas

 

-- Reuters: U.S. Oil Firms Say $72/Barrel For Oil Too Low A Price To Refill Oil Reserve; Oil Trading For $85 Now

 

American Rescue Plan Funding

 

-- $11 Billion In Federal American Rescue Plan Funding To PA State Government, Local Governments Has Yet To Be Invested.  What’s Your Community Doing?

 

Other States/National/International


-- AP: Climate Questions: What’s Going On With Climate Change?

 

-- AP: Climate Questions: How Much Has The Climate Changed Already?

 

-- AP: Climate Questions: Who Is Most Vulnerable To Climate Change?


-- AP: Climate Questions: Why Do Small Degrees Of Warming Matter?


-- AP: Climate Questions: How Does Carbon Dioxide Trap Heat?


-- AP: Advanced Plastics Recycling - Plastic Crisis Solution Or Distraction?


PA Politics - Everything Is Connected

-- Inquirer: Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Mastriano’s Adviser Questions Shapiro’s Faith - ‘At Best A Secular Jew’

-- Post-Gazette: Targeted With Death Threats, Philadelphia Republican Election Overseer Al Schmidt Now Works To Restore Elections

-- The Guardian: U.S. Politics’ Post-Shame Era: How Republicans Became The Party Of Hate [Includes PA]

-- Wilkes-Barre Times: Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Mastriano Spells Out His Plan ‘To Take Pennsylvania Back’

-- York Daily Record Guest Essay: Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Mastriano’s Crass Christianity Doesn’t Represent York’s Caring People Of Faith

-- PennLive - Charles Thompson: Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Mastriano A No-Show At ReAwakening American Shows In Lancaster

-- TribLive/Spotlight PA: Most Outside Spending On PA Governor’s Race Has One Aim: To Defeat Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Mastriano

-- The Guardian: Penn State Students Outraged Over Invitation To Far-Right ‘Proud Boys’ Founder

-- Altoona Mirror: Penn State University Police Urge Residents Not To Attend Event Featuring Far-Right ‘Proud Boys’ Speaker

-- AP: Republican Voters Told To Hold Onto Mail-In Ballots And Hand Them In At Polling Place Or Election Offices [Note: Polling Places In PA Cannot Accept Mail-In Ballots, But You Can Surrender Them And Vote In Person On Election Day, Since You’re Already There]

-- Post-Gazette Editorial: Shapiro’s Sound Competence Better Choice For Governor, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Mastriano Too Dangerous, Too Extreme

-- Post-Gazette/Inquirer: Inflation, Not Crime, Abortion Tops Voters’ List In U.S. Senate Race

-- Post-Gazette: Within Solid Republican, Democratic Congressional Districts, Voters Often Disagree On Key Issues, Cross Party Lines

-- MCall: Rural Carbon County Will Play A Key Role In Lehigh Valley Congressional Race

-- Politics PA: Congressional Vulnerability In PA

-- PennLive/TNS: Gisele Fetterman’s History As Undocumented Immigrant Inspires Husband’s Policy

-- LancasterOnline Editorial: PA’s Bloated, Expensive Legislature Gets Shockingly Little Done

-- WHYY: U.S. Dept. Of Education Will Investigate Central Bucks School District Following ACLU Complaint Alleging ‘Hostile’ Environment For LGBTQ Students

-- PennLive: 13-Year-Old Charged With Making Verbal Threats Against Mifflinburg Schools In Union County

-- TribLive Editorial: Gunfire Makes Us All Innocent Bystanders

-- TribLive/AP: Justice Kagan At UPenn: ‘Time Will Tell’ Of U.S. Supreme Court Finds Common Ground

-- Altoona Mirror Editorial: Don’t Let Your Guard Down Against COVID

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69 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA


This Week’s Examples Of Going The WRONG WAY On Environmental, Energy Issues


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Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership Plants Its 5-Millionth Tree In Franklin County Park; Thousands Of Volunteers Were Critical To Reaching This Milestone


Federal Office Of Surface Mining Recognizes DEP Anthracite Outdoor Adventure - Bear Valley Mine Reclamation Project In Northumberland County With National Award


City & State PA Recognize The 2022 Pennsylvania Nonprofit Power 100 Leaders, Including 7 Conservation Leaders


Nominations Now Being Accepted For 2023 Governor’s Award For Environmental Excellence


Celebrating 10 Years Of Volunteer Impact - Greening The Lower Susquehanna


Penn State Master Watershed Steward Volunteers Lead Stream Assessment In Allegheny County


East Lampeter Twp. First Municipality To Partner With Lancaster Revolving Water Fund On Pay-For Performance Contract To Improve Water Quality, Soil Carbon Sequestration


WeConservePA Visits Award-Winning Headwaters Restoration Project By Wissahickon Trails In Montgomery County


Welcome The Inaugural Class Of 35 High School Keep PA Beautiful Young Ambassadors


NO SPECIAL PROTECTION: The Exceptional Value Loyalsock Creek In Lycoming County Is Dammed And Damned


Susquehanna River Basin Commission Has No Exclusion Zones For Water Withdrawals From Any Streams, Including EV Or HQ Streams Subject To Water Quality Antidegradation Rules


DEP/SRBC Permit Notices -- Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities


TribLive Editorial: State Fines Should Be Higher Than Tax Cuts To Penalize Environmental Leaks


Republican Herald Editorial: State Lawmakers Should Adopt Rules That Preclude State Taxpayers From Subsidizing Pollution From Oil & Gas Industry


Penn State's Jenn Baka Receives National Science Foundation Grant For A 5-Year Study Of The Shell Ethane Plant's Environmental And Human Impacts In Beaver County


Southwestern PA Grassroots Town Halls Hosts Oct. 24 Virtual Program On Eyes On Shell Ethane Plant Campaign In Beaver County


PA League Of Women Voters, University Of Pittsburgh Graduate School Of Public Health Host 2022 Shale Gas & Public Health Conference Online Nov. 15-16


Republican Herald Editorial: Dangerous Course For Oil & Gas Well Emissions, Obstructionists Should Get Out Of The Way


PennVEST Invests $236 Million In 23 Water Infrastructure Projects In 15 Counties


CFA Accepting ARPA-Funded H2O Applications For Water Supply, Wastewater, Stormwater Projects


DEP: Drought Watch Remains In Effect For 20 Counties, Lifted For 16 Counties


Net-Zero Manufacturing Initiative, Venango County Trails Project Among Appalachian Regional Commission Grants To Support Coal-Impacted Communities In PA


Bucknell University Dedicates 1.76 MW Solar Energy Facility In Union County


DEP Sets Nov. 30 Virtual Hearing On Interim Response To Keim Street DCE Hazardous Site Cleanup In Montgomery County


DEP Reinstates Sales Of Electronic Devices By 3 Manufacturers Now In Compliance With PA’s Electronic Waste Recycling Law


State, Local Officials Celebrate Acquisition Of Kiski Junction Bridge, 14 Miles Of Rail Corridor In Armstrong County With Help Of Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding; Fall Grant Round Still Open


DCNR Issues 4th Weekly Fall Foliage Report Showing Fall Colors All Across Pennsylvania


Oct. 21 Take Five Fridays With Pam From PA Parks & Forests Foundation


Nearly 70 Runners Compete In Cameron County Sinnemahone Trail Run, Final Competition In Triple Crown


Minnich Family Partners With Lebanon Valley Conservancy To Preserve 16-Acre Farm


U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Award $3.5 Million In Grants To Restore, Protect Habitats In Chesapeake Bay Watershed; 4 In PA Totaling $1.48 Million


Citizen Science Parasite Hunters Needed: Penn State Researcher Asking Deer Hunters For Help In Biting Flies Research Effort


Help Wanted: PA Federation Of Sportsmen & Conservationists Fundraising/Outreach Coordinator


Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults


WeConservePA: Help To Apply For DCNR Fall Grants, Redevelopment Assistance Capital Funding And More


DCNR Blog: New Resources Available For Forest Landowners And Managers For Climate Change Resilience


Think Outside Presents Oct. 25 Let’s Talk About Climate Change Student Panel Discussion With DCNR Secretary Dunn


Penn State Oct. 24 EarthTalks Highlights Agricultural Integration And Solar Facilities - Agrivoltaics In Context


News From PA House & Senate


Senate Confirms Three PUC Commissioners Bringing 5-Member Panel Up To Full Strength For First Time In More Than 18 Months


Senate Committee Reported Out Bill To Deny Counties Drilling Impact Fee Revenue If Only 99% Of The Land In Their County Available For Shale Gas Leasing; Other Bills


House Committee Meets Oct. 24 To Consider Gas Royalty, Diesel Engines In Coal Mines Bills


Senate Committee To Hold Oct. 27 Hearing On The Role Of LNG In U.S. Energy Security On World Stage


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Coalition For The Delaware River Watershed Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Federal Clean Water Act


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[Posted: October 24, 2022]  PA Environment Digest

Westmoreland Land Trust, WeConservePA Host Site Visit To Ongoing Conservation Of Schwarz Farm

The
Westmoreland Land Trust and WeConservePA’s Brad Barkdoll partnered to host a site visit of the ongoing Carl A. Schwarz Memorial Park farm conservation project outside of Greensburg, PA. 

At this visit, they were joined by Rep. Eric Nelson, Hempfield Township Board of Supervisors members, Murrysville Council and Environmental Advisory Council members, County Commissioner staff, as well as staff and affiliates from WLT.

On March 11, 2021, the WLT acquired the 96-acre Schwarz farm on Beech Hills Road in Hempfield Township with the help of funding from Colcom Foundation and Allegheny Foundation, and other supporters.  

The farm is located three miles (6 minutes by car) from downtown Greensburg. It will be conserved as a nature and art park, with meadows to provide habitat for pollinator and upland meadow bird species.

The WLT has engaged LaQuatra Bonci to conduct preliminary planning for the future park.  This effort will include gathering input from residents of nearby communities and others interested in the project. 

For some time the property will only be open to the public during Visitors Days announced on the WLT’s website and Facebook page.

For more information on this unique (and ongoing) conservation project, visit the WLT Conservation of Schwarz Farm webpage.

Visit the Westmoreland Land Trust website for more information on land conservation in Westmoreland County.

For more information on programs, initiatives and upcoming events, visit the WeConservePA,website, Click Here to sign up for regular updates from WeConservePA, Like them on Facebook, and Follow them on TwitterClick Here to support their work.

The 2023 PA Land Conservation Conference will be held April 26-28 in Reading.

More than 107,000 Pennsylvanians contribute to local land trusts.


(Reprinted from the WeConservePA website.)

[Posted: October 24, 2022]  PA Environment Digest

Monday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 10.24.22

Are You Telling Your Story?

Warning! Last Voting Days This Session!  Hold Onto Your Butts! (And Tax Money!)


Senate returns to session October 24, 25, 26, November 15 [Adjourn for year]

     -- Committee Schedule

House returns to session October 24, 25, 26, November 14, 15, 16 [Adjourn for year]

     -- Committee Schedule

TODAY’s Calendar Of Events 

 

TODAY 9:30: House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee hearing on “fossil fuels - driving America’s economy and quality of life.”  Room G-50 Irvis Building. 9:30 a.m.  Click Here to watch live.


TODAY Call Of Chair: House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee meets to consider Senate Bill 806 (Yaw-R-Lycoming) further providing for disclosures on statements to oil and gas royalty interest owners and Senate Bill 1255 (Pittman-R-Indiana) revising the regulation to require oil and oil filters in diesel-powered equipment in underground coal mines. Room 60 East Wing. Call of the Chair. Click Here to watch live.


TODAY thru WEDNESDAY-- Dickinson College Host International Climate Symposium.  Dickinson College Campus, Cumberland County.  Live streams available.

 

-- October 24 PA Environment Digest Now Available  [PaEN]

 

-- Post-Gazette: Allegheny County Health Dept. Extends Air Pollution Warning For Mon Valley Through Monday Morning

 

-- DEP/SRBC Permit Notices -- Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities  [PaEN]

 

-- Erie Times: Fetterman, Dr. Oz Have At Least One Thing In Common To Critics: They’ve Waffled On Fracking

 

-- Williamsport Sun Editorial: We Need More Drilling, More Pipelines, More Refineries As Families Struggle With Higher Heating Bills

 

-- Environmental Health News: A Guide To Environmental Health In Southwestern PA

 

-- Warren Times: Residents With Private Water Wells Encouraged To Attend Penn State Extension Program, Have Water Tested

 

-- Westmoreland Land Trust, WeConservePA Host Site Visit To Ongoing Conservation Of Schwarz Farm  [PaEN]

 

-- Chesapeake Bay Journal - Karl Blankenship: Civilian Conservation Corps: Tough Times Led To Lasting Legacies At Chesapeake Bay Region’s Parks

 

6th Oil/Natural Gas Spike: True Energy Independence Means Renewables

[There Is No Limit To What Oil/Natural Gas Industry Can Make You Pay]


-- Williamsport Sun Editorial: We Need More Drilling, More Pipelines, More Refineries As Families Struggle With Higher Heating Bills


-- Bloomberg: European Natural Gas Prices Slump On Mild Weather, Ample Supplies

 

-- Reuters: Oil Prices Drop As China Demand Data Disappoints

 

American Rescue Plan Funding

 

-- $11 Billion In Federal American Rescue Plan Funding To PA State Government, Local Governments Has Yet To Be Invested.  What’s Your Community Doing?

 

Other States/National/International


-- The Guardian: Only 5% Of Plastic Waste Generated In U.S. Recycled, Report Says


PA Politics - Everything Is Connected

-- WESA: Increase State Funding For Schools Or Cut It In Half?  How The Next PA Governor Could Shape Education

-- PA Capital-Star: Fmr Republican Strategist Says PA Governor’s Race ‘Critical To Protecting Our Democracy’

-- The Guardian: Is PA Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Mastriano Backed By Ex-President Election Denier Too Extreme To Win? 

-- PennLive: In Red PA, Voting Has Become A Choice Of ‘Good vs. Evil’: Election 2022

-- PA Capital-Star: What State Legislative Races The Capital-Star Is Watching

-- WHYY: How Are PA’s Biggest Campaigns Reaching Latino Voters?

-- Erie Times: Fetterman, Dr. Oz Have At Least One Thing In Common To Critics: They’ve Waffled On Fracking

-- WSJ: Immigration Becomes Key Issue In Cartwright-Bognet Congressional Race

-- MCall: All Lehigh County Ballot Drop Box Locations Available Starting Today

-- Citizens Voice: Democratic Voter Registration In Luzerne County Spiked After Abortion Ruling

-- York Dispatch Editorial: Republican Candidates Didn’t Show Up At NAACP Political Forum

-- PA Capital-Star Guest Essay: If PA Republicans Were Serious About Crime In Philly, They’d Actually Fight It

-- Post-Gazette: Report: More PA Teachers Hired Under Emergency Permits Than Received Formal Certifications

-- Courier Times: 1,900+ Ukrainian Refugees Look To Settle In Bucks County

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