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Union of Concerned Scientists
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Gas plants failed at a scale that jeopardized grid reliability for large regions of the United States during severe winter storms in 2011 , 2014 , 2018 , 2021 , and 2022. And earlier this year, gas plants failed at an alarming rate during Winter Storms Heather and Gerri. Unfortunately, this isn’t a rare problem.
Legal Planet
JUNE 16, 2022
According to the Energy Information Agency , South Korea’s power sector is heavily reliant on fossil fuels. Two thirds of generation capacity is based on fossil fuels, split evenly between coal and natural gas, with 17% nuclear, and 14% hydro and other renewables. 50% coal, 26% gas, and 25% nuclear.
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Enviromental Defense
JUNE 9, 2021
. – Ontario has launched the second phase of a program to expand fossil fuel gas pipelines to new communities. But the answer is not to waste public dollars to build expensive gas pipelines that will exacerbate climate change for decades. Rural, Northern, and Indigenous communities deserve more affordable energy options.
Union of Concerned Scientists
AUGUST 5, 2024
It was a bitter cold day on January 5, 2018, and Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker had no choice. Demand for electricity was high, but there was not enough gas available to keep all the gas-fired power plants running. Instead, it has focused on increasing the supply of fossil fuels during extreme cold weather.
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 26, 2024
Speakers from several public health, community advocacy and environmental groups will participate in a September 19 webinar -- A Year Later: Have Leaders Addressed Health Concerns From Natural Gas Development Raised In University Of Pittsburgh Public Health Studies? Shapiro's deal with natural gas developer CNX Resources.
Union of Concerned Scientists
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
This approach originated from the recognition that many alternative fuels, especially ethanol, involve a lot of fossil fuels and other pollution in their production. This approach holds fuel producers accountable for reducing fossil fuel use and other global warming pollution in their supply chains.
Legal Planet
JUNE 4, 2021
, its district, appellate , and supreme courts decided in favor of Urgenda, an upstart environmental organization, ordering the government to more aggressively reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, Shell has the most ambitious emissions abatement plan of all fossil fuel companies , for whatever that is worth.)
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