Saturday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 3.21.20

Dept. Of Health Reports 2nd Death From COVID-19; 371 Cases Statewide In 28 Counties [PaCN]
AP- Michael Rubinkam, Marc Levy: Pennsylvania Reports 2nd COVID-19 Death; Wolf Defends Shutdown

PLS Reporter: Allegheny County Health Officials Have Confirmed A 2nd Coronavirus Death In PA. Click Here
Governor's Office Releases Updated List Of Life-Sustaining Businesses Not Subject To Closure; Waiver Procedures; New Enforcement Deadline [PaEN]

-- Click Here for Gov. Wolf's Order

-- Click Here for a copy of the Secretary of Health's order 

-- Click Here for a list of Life-Sustaining Businesses

-- Click Here for FAQ On Life-Sustaining Businesses

-- Click Here for Waiver From Closure Order

AP: 170,000 Unemployment Claims Filed Monday Thru Wednesday, 70,000 On Tuesday Alone [U.S. Dept. Of Labor Embargoed Releasing More Numbers Until Next Thursday]

Delaware RiverKeeper Urges Public Agencies To Extend Public Comment Periods, Delay Decisions On Key Projects [PaEN]

Cong. Cartwright Asks Congressional Leaders To Reject Coal Industry Call To Suspend Federal Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fee, Black Lung Tax [PaEN]

Anya Litvak: Coal Industry Argues It’s Life-Sustaining, Shell Ethane Plant Construction, Mariner East Pipeline Work Suspended

AP: Amid Pandemic, U.S. Coal Industry Seeks Lower Taxes, Royalties

Susan Phillips: Mariner East Pipeline Construction Shut Down By Governor’s Order

Allegheny Front: Yes, You Can Go Outside, As Long As You Listen To The Experts

WITF Smart Talk: DCNR Secretary Talks About Outdoor Recreation During COVID-19 Outbreak [23 minutes in]

Penn State Extension Has Canceled All Public Education Programs, Events Statewide Thru May 15 [PaEN]

Dept. Of Agriculture Guidance For Animal Shelters, Boarding Facilities, Advice For Pet Owners [PaEN]

PUC Issues Emergency Order Changing Administrative Deadlines, Filing And Service Requirements [PaEN]

Lycoming County Landfill Director: Bag Your Trash To Help Stop Spread Of Virus
PA American Water Warns Against Flushing Sanitizing, Flushable Wipes [PaEN]

At-Home Environmental Ed

PA Assn. Of Environmental Educators Opens Online Teaching Environmental Ed At Home Resource Page [PaEN]

DCNR EE At Home: DCNR’s Bureau of State Parks Outdoor Programming Services Division put together two lists of  EE At Home activities-- List #1 - Webinars, Activities, Resources and List #2 - More Activities, Make Your Home Green, Resources. There is a rich mix here for parents, teachers and students to explore!

PA Parks & Forests Foundation: Parks, Forests Important To Physical, Emotional Health; At-Home Environmental Ed Ideas [PaEN]

Game Commission State Ornithologist To Answer Questions March 23 On PA Farm Country Bald Eagle Cam Webpage [PaEN]

John Hayes: Smile, A Bald Eagle Is Hatching In Pittsburgh

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Coronavirus

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New Cancellations/Closures:

There Are Too Many Cancellations To List Here - Check PaEN Calendar of Events, DEP Calendar of Events and the DCNR Calendar of Events for the latest information.  When in doubt, Please Call Ahead To Make Sure The Event You Are Going To Is Still Being Held.  

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DEP Citizens Advisory Council, Air Quality Advisory Committee Hold Online Meeting April 2 On RGGI Carbon Pollution Reduction Proposal [PaEN]

Editorial: Plan To Join RGGI Needs Nuclear Power Plants

2020 Chesapeake Watershed Forum Call For Presentation Proposals [PaEN]

DEP Posted 63 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In March 21 PA Bulletin [PaEN]

John Hayes: Smile, A Bald Eagle Is Hatching In Pittsburgh
Erie Nature Watch: Raptors Riding The Winds Around Erie

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Other States/National/International

Bloomberg: EPA Ordered By Federal Court To Redo Upwind State Ozone Rule

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[Posted: March 21, 2020]  PA Environment Digest