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Sunday NewsClips

Crews Prepare Jessup Power Plant Site For 1st Turbine’s Arrival

Thousands Of Landlords Can Now Join PGW Liens Lawsuit

Editorial: EPA Fracks Own Report

Dumpster Divers Arrested, Even Though They Were Donating To Charity

Why The Sharp Decline Among The Hunting Fraternity?

Surprisingly, Bear Season Disappoints In Pennsylvania

Wolf Evaluates 2nd Year, Progress On Schools, Jobs, Reforms

Op-Ed: Pennsylvanians Can Count On Me To Fight Them, Wolf

The Feds

Trump’s Infrastructure Plan: Political Opportunities, Policy Perils

Editorial: Infrastructure Plan Even A Conservative Could Love

Op-Ed: How Trump Saves The World From Global Warming Alarmists

AP: Green Party Drops State Recount Case, Will Go To Federal Court

The Feds NewsClips

PUC Member Sees Opportunity For Infrastructure Innovation Under Trump

Former GOP EPA Administrator Expects Agency To Starve Under Trump

Trump Meets With Prospects For EPA Job

Trump’s Energy, Environment Policy Team Includes Climate Skeptic

Report: Texas Officials Considered By Trump For EPA, USDA

Can Democrats Block Trump’s EPA Nominee?

Trump Picks Former Sago Mine Owner For Commerce Secretary

Trump To Name Former Sago Mine Owner Commerce Secretary

Trump Team Considering WV Sen. Manchin For Energy Secretary

Here’s How The Green Economy Should Deal With Trump

National Environmental Leaders: Hope, Progress In Trump’s America

The Feds - Energy

The Future Of Philadelphia’s Energy Hub Plans Under Trump

Sen. Casey Pushes Trump To Make Good On Coal Promises

Western PA Officials Analyze Trump Promise To Bring Back Coal Jobs

Forbes/CRS: What Trump Can Undo On Day One

Op-Ed: Press Needs To Get Over It, Trump Will Do It His Way

Outgoing EPA Chief: Markets Moving To Clean Energy

TVA To Move Away From Coal Even Under Trump

NYT: Trump’s Promises Will Be Hard To Keep, But Coal Country Has Faith

Why Will Trump Struggle To Save The Coal Industry?  Look At Michigan

Thousands Of Coal Miners Could Lose Benefits Unless Congress Acts

Op-Ed: Help Retired Coal Workers Now

Thousands Of Coal Miners Could Lose Benefits Unless Congress Acts

Op-Ed: Help Retired Coal Workers Now

AP: Report: Bill To Protect Miners’ Benefits Would Save Money

U.S. Senate Pushes To Pass Stalled Miners Protection Act

Trump Wants To Help Miners, But Does Congress?

Op-Ed: Trump Administration Could Bring Real Relief To Coal Communities

Bloomberg: Ready For Some Good Environment News? It’s About Coal

Op-Ed: A Chance To Make Coal Cleaner

Resources For The Future: Trump Administration Energy Policy

Was Election Boon Or Bad Omen For PA Oil & Gas Industry

Trump Team Says He Backs Dakota Oil Pipeline

Op-Ed: The Huge Costs Of Trump Energy Plans

Op-Ed: Boost Economy With Smart Energy Policies, API

NRC OKs Berwick Nuclear Plant Transfer From Talen To Riverstone

The Feds - Climate

U.S. Businesses Push Trump On Climate Change

NYT: Trump’s Climate Policies May Work Out In Planet’s Favor

Outgoing EPA Chief: Markets Moving To Clean Energy

Over 2,000 Scientists Urge Trump To Respect Scientific Integrity

Ivanka Trump To Focus On Climate Change

Op-Ed: How Trump Should Handle Climate Policy

Editorial: Trump Talks Out Of Both Sides Of His Mouth On Climate Change

Despite Climate Change Vow, China Pushes To Dig More Coal

Neil DeGrasse Tyson Takes Aim At Opponents Of Climate Objective Truths

The Feds - Other

EPA Proposes Financial Responsibility Rules For Hardrock Mining Industry

What Does Trump Mean For Western Public Lands?

Which Business Sectors Might Thrive In The Trump Rally

Pope: Never  Been Such A Clear Need For Science To Protect The Planet

The Feds - Promises

Forbes/CRS: What Trump Can Undo On Day One

Trump’s First 100 Days: Climate And Energy

282 Of Donald Trump’s Campaign Promises

Air

Editorial: End The Ethanol Fuel Ruse

Bloomberg: Ready For Some Good Environment News? It’s About Coal

Allegheny River

Allegheny River Nominated For PA River Of The Year

Alternative Fuels

UPS, PECO Open Philly Region’s 15th CNG Fueling Station

Editorial: End The Ethanol Fuel Ruse

Tesla To Install Electric Car Charging Stations At Montage

Awards & Recognition

Allegheny River Nominated For PA River Of The Year

Editorial: Calling All Green Advocates

Biodiversity/Invasive Species

Lanternfly Now In Bethlehem, 24 More Municipalities

Lanternfly Discovery Is Cause For Vigilance, Not Alarm To Vineyards

Budget

November State Revenue $79.7M Below Estimates, $122.2M Below For Fiscal Year

Stormwater Fees More Popular In PA As EPA Regs. Loom

Deer Lakes Park Boasts $2.2M Upgrade From Fracking Revenue

McKelvey: PA’s Budget Hole Is Getting Incrementally Deeper

Swift: Demographic Shifts Affect State Budget

Editorial: State Budget Deficit Roots Deeper Than Election Cycle

Thousands Of Coal Miners Could Lose Benefits Unless Congress Acts

Op-Ed: Help Retired Coal Workers Now

Thousands Of Coal Miners Could Lose Benefits Unless Congress Acts

Op-Ed: Help Retired Coal Workers Now

AP: Report: Bill To Protect Miners’ Benefits Would Save Money

U.S. Senate Pushes To Pass Stalled Miners Protection Act

Trump Wants To Help Miners, But Does Congress?

Chesapeake Bay

Stormwater Fees More Popular In PA As EPA Regs. Loom

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Climate

Natural Gas Prices And Coal Under The Clean Power Plan

U.S. Businesses Push Trump On Climate Change

Ivanka Trump To Focus On Climate Change

NYT: Trump’s Climate Policies May Work Out In Planet’s Favor

Outgoing EPA Chief: Markets Moving To Clean Energy

Editorial: Trump Talks Out Of Both Sides Of His Mouth On Climate Change

Op-Ed: How Trump Should Handle Climate Policy

Over 2,000 Scientists Urge Trump To Respect Scientific Integrity

Neil DeGrasse Tyson Takes Aim At Opponents Of Climate Objective Truths

Despite Climate Change Vow, China Pushes To Dig More Coal

Delaware River

DRBC Steps Up Efforts To Repel Salt Front In Delaware River

Delaware Urges Residents To Conserve Water, Prepare For Potential Drought

Delaware Drought Concerns Won’t Stop George Washington Reenactment

Delaware RiverKeeper Nov. 25 RiverWatch Video Report

Drinking Water

Drought Takes Toll On Lehigh Valley Streams.  Is Emergency Pending?

Chambersburg, Other Pitch In To Help Carlisle In Water Emergency

Why Many Pittsburgh-Area Schools Not Testing For Lead, Radon

Pittsburgh Water Authority Rates To Increase In 2017, 2018

Fawn-Frazer Authority Waiting On Permit To Change Water Treatment Levels

PA National Guard Armories Test Free Of Lead Contamination

Drought

Lehigh Valley Remains In Drought Warning Despite Rainfall

More Rain, But Not Enough To Beat Back Drought Conditions

Delaware Urges Residents To Conserve Water, Prepare For Potential Drought

DRBC Steps Up Efforts To Repel Salt Front In Delaware River

Delaware Drought Concerns Won’t Stop George Washington Reenactment

Drought Takes Toll On Lehigh Valley Streams.  Is Emergency Pending?

Delaware RiverKeeper Nov. 25 RiverWatch Video Report

Economic Development

Choke Point: High Cost Of Aging Ohio River Lock

Here’s How The Green Economy Should Deal With Trump

Education

Editorial: Targeted Boost To Carnegie Museum Of Natural History

Energy

Sen. Casey Pushes Trump To Make Good On Coal Promises

Western PA Officials Analyze Trump Promise To Bring Back Coal Jobs

NYT: Trump’s Promises Will Be Hard To Keep, But Coal Country Has Faith

Western PA Officials Analyze Trump Promise To Bring Back Coal Jobs

Op-Ed: Press Needs To Get Over It, Trump Will Do It His Way

TVA To Move Away From Coal Even Under Trump

Why Will Trump Struggle To Save The Coal Industry?  Look At Michigan

Op-Ed: Trump Administration Could Bring Real Relief To Coal Communities

Bloomberg: Ready For Some Good Environment News? It’s About Coal

Op-Ed: A Chance To Make Coal Cleaner

Natural Gas Prices And Coal Under The Clean Power Plan

Was Election Boon Or Bad Omen For PA Oil & Gas Industry

The Future Of Philadelphia’s Energy Hub Plans Under Trump

Gas Power Plants Face $97,000 In Fines For Water Use

Panda Power Agrees To Pay $97K In Penalties For Water Misuse

Op-Ed: The Huge Costs Of Trump Energy Plans

Op-Ed: Boost Economy With Smart Energy Policies, API

Op-Ed: Press Needs To Get Over It, Trump Will Do It His Way

Resources For The Future: Trump Administration Energy Policy

Trump Team Considering WV Sen. Manchin For Energy Secretary

SmartTalk: 2 Decades Of Competitive Electricity In Pennsylvania

FirstEnergy Finds New Site For Bruce Mansfield Ash Disposal

Help With Heating Bills Available Through LIHEAP

Exelon Wins Its Nuke Bailout In Biggest Energy Bill In 20 Years In Illinois

Editorial: Rescue 2 Illinois Nukes? Springfield Shouldn’t Pick Winners, Losers

Wikileaks: Three Mile Island Worried Governments’ Response To Partial Meltdown

NRC OKs Berwick Nuclear Plant Transfer From Talen To Riverstone

Energy Conservation

Meadville Groups, Businesses Plan Special Light Up Night Events

Environmental Heritage

Happy Birthday Dr. Ruth Patrick! Fresh Water Research Pioneer

Rachel Carson Homestead Association Holds Fundraiser

Farming

Remote Sensing Project Multiplies Evidence Of Farm Conservation

Flooding

AP: PA Counties Hit By Flooding To Get Federal Aid

Forests

Selling Holiday Trees Good For Western PA Family Business

Lanternfly Now In Bethlehem, 24 More Municipalities

Lanternfly Discovery Is Cause For Vigilance, Not Alarm To Vineyards

Green Infrastructure

Pittsburgh Report Backs Green First Stormwater Approach

Stormwater Fees More Popular In PA As EPA Regs. Loom

Hazardous Sites Cleanup

Radioactive Contamination In Cheswick No Threat, DEP Says

Land Conservation

County, Town Put Up Funding For Delco Open Space

Land Trust Adds 153 Acres To Bear Creek Preserve

Land Use Planning

Editorial: Difficult Decisions Ahead To Ward off Sprawl In Lancaster

Mining

EPA Proposes Financial Responsibility Rules For Hardrock Mining Industry

Mine Reclamation

Why Cleaning Up Abandoned Coal Mines Is Important, Difficult

FirstEnergy Finds New Site For Bruce Mansfield Ash Disposal

Oil & Gas

After Marcellus Boom, Tioga County Resumes Quieter Life

Natural Gas Workers Navigate Energy’s Boom And Bust

Preparing For A Different Boom Around Shell Ethane Plant

Deer Lakes Park Boasts $2.2M Upgrade From Fracking Revenue

PECO Extends Gas Lines To Customers Who Long For Service

UPS, PECO Open Philly Region’s 15th CNG Fueling Station

Gas Power Plants Face $97,000 In Fines For Water Use

Panda Power Agrees To Pay $97K In Penalties For Water Misuse

Rates Drop For UGI Natural Gas Users

The Future Of Philadelphia’s Energy Hub Plans Under Trump

Chemical Spill Report At Westmoreland County Drilling Pad

WSJ: U.S. Now Net Exporter Of Natural Gas

EPA’s Last Minute Changes To Fracking Report Downplayed Risks

Oklahoma: After New Regulations, Earthquakes Calm Down A Bit

Natural Gas Prices And Coal Under The Clean Power Plan

EPA’s Last Minute Changes To Fracking Report Downplayed Risks

Op-Ed: Japan Wants Our Natural Gas

OPEC Agrees To Cut Output To Push Up Oil Price

AP: OPEC Cuts Will Have Muted Effect On Consumers

Report: Delta Plans To Sell Gas, Diesel For Autos

Gasoline Prices In Pittsburgh Region Steady

EPA To Keep Strict Gas Mileage Standards In Place

Pipelines

FracTracker: Updated Pipeline Incident Analysis

Date Changed For Release Of PennEast Pipeline Environmental Study

Lebanon Judge: Challenge To Sunoco Pipeline Pump Station Can Continue

Shell Secures 11 Land Parcels In Beaver County For Ethane Pipeline

Erie Men Joining Dakota Pipeline Protest

Trump Team Says He Backs Dakota Oil Pipeline

Trump Backs Dakota Pipeline Based On Policy, Not Investments

Radiation Protection

Radioactive Contamination In Cheswick No Threat, DEP Says

DEP Says Greene County Streams Poses No Radiation Concern

DEP Report: No Radioactivity Danger In 10 Mile Creek

Radon

Why Many Pittsburgh-Area Schools Not Testing For Lead, Radon

Recreation

Ricketts Glen Waterfalls: Breathtaking Natural Wonder In PA

Designer Hopes You’ll Wear Love Of State Parks On Your Sleeve

Take 5 Fridays With Pam, PA Parks & Forests Foundation

Deer Lakes Park Boasts $2.2M Upgrade From Fracking Revenue

Bikers Challenge 13 Steep Hills Around Pittsburgh

Officials Put Brakes On Proposed Bucks Rail To Trail Project

GameTime Grant Pays Part Of Cost For Millcreek Playground

Westmoreland Parks To Allow Goose Hunting

Recycling/Waste

York County E-Cycling Program Extended Through 2017

Op-Ed: Do’s And Don’ts Of Philadelphia Recycling

FirstEnergy Finds New Site For Bruce Mansfield Ash Disposal

Renewable Energy

Court: PUC Doesn’t Have Authority To Decide Disputes Involving AEPS

Got A Clean Energy Idea?  Philly Wants To Hear From You

Natural Gas Prices And Coal Under The Clean Power Plan

Outgoing EPA Chief: Markets Moving To Clean Energy

Sustainability

Here’s How The Green Economy Should Deal With Trump

Stormwater Management

Pittsburgh Report Backs Green First Stormwater Approach

Stormwater Fees More Popular In PA As EPA Regs. Loom

Susquehanna River

Gas Power Plants Face $97,000 In Fines For Water Use

Panda Power Agrees To Pay $97K In Penalties For Water Misuse

Wastewater Facilities

DEP Approves Scranton Sewer Authority Wastewater Permit

Watershed Protection

Pittsburgh Report Backs Green First Stormwater Approach

Allegheny River Nominated For PA River Of The Year

Stormwater Fees More Popular In PA As EPA Regs. Loom

Remote Sensing Project Multiplies Evidence Of Farm Conservation

DEP: Deer Lake Dam Reconstruction Fouling Trout Stream

Radioactive Contamination In Cheswick No Threat, DEP Says

DEP Says Greene County Streams Poses No Radiation Concern

DEP Report: No Radioactivity Danger In 10 Mile Creek

Delaware RiverKeeper Nov. 25 RiverWatch Video Report

Choke Point: High Cost Of Aging Ohio River Lock

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Wildlife

PA Deer Season Set To Draw More Than 500,000

Schneck: Grandmother, 86, Shoots Her 68th Deer

Deer Season Opens Today In PA

Schneck: Snow Likely To Be Not Help To Hunters Monday

Game Commission Develops Rules On Using Semi-Automatic Weapons

Westmoreland Parks To Allow Goose Hunting

AP: Campus Critters Are Nuts For Penn State’s Squirrel Girl

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12/5/2016