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A Busy Legislative Season in California Adds Up to a More Climate Proof Future

Union of Concerned Scientists

Also like a sine graph, Union of Concerned Scientists will keep moving forward no matter what (and backward technically, but I am political science major and way out of my depth here, so let’s pretend they only move forward, give me kudos for an awesome simile, and get to the recap!).

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Spain’s deputy prime minister secures EU’s top climate and clean energy job

A Greener Life

He is a close ally of French President Emmanuel Macron , and the appointment is seen as boost to Macron at a time where he is experiencing political difficulties. A balancing act To balance the appointment of Ribera, Wopke Hoekstra will be the Commissioner for Climate, Net Zero and Clean Growth.

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Senate, House Pass Massive, 20-Year Taxpayer Subsidies For Natural Gas, Hydrogen And Petrochemical Industries In Hours With No Public Accountability Or Environmental Safeguards

PA Environment Daily

The package does nothing to invest in proven and inexpensive clean energy technologies, nor is it a comprehensive economic strategy for the state. The first shale gas well was drilled in 2003 and that well was the first shale gas well fracked in 2004. Meanwhile, these giveaways are a polluter’s dream come true.

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Predictions of IRA’s Success Solidify

Legal Planet

Rhodium reported that “the most rapid investment growth has been in clean technology manufacturing—with annual investment growing 125% year-on-year to $39 billion—and particularly within electric vehicle and solar manufacturing. Investment in clean energy production and industrial decarbonization rose 15% year-on-year to $61 billion.”

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Climate Litigation Chart Updates – November 2016

Law Columbia

Environmental groups had identified five categories of new information since the 2004 preparation of an EIS that they contended warranted supplemental review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

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Gov. Shapiro Joins Industry, Labor, Environmental, Consumer Leaders To Highlight New Energy Plan To Create Jobs, Lower Costs For Pennsylvanians

PA Environment Daily

Click Here for the Senate Republican reaction to Energy Plan. This plan is projected to save Pennsylvania ratepayers and Pennsylvania households more than $252 million dollars in the first five years alone, lower utility bills, and create a more reliable energy industry, create more jobs, and a cleaner air – that is a win in my book.”

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US oil company ExxonMobil sues to block investors’ climate proposals

Corp Watch

CorpWatch Stories Stalled Case Against ExxonMobil Sees Movement Jacqueline Koch | Special to CorpWatch | July 14, 2004 After languishing in the courts for two years, a lawsuit that accuses ExxonMobil of complicity in human rights violations is beginning to move, thanks to the Supreme Court's recent decision to uphold the Alien Tort Claims Act.

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