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Ask a Scientist: How Close Are We to a Clean Energy Transition?

Union of Concerned Scientists

After the hottest summer on record, the world continues to witness extreme weather fueled by the burning of fossil fuels. We need to stop burning fossil fuels immediately. Thankfully, we are in the midst of a much-needed transition away from fossil fuels and towards a future powered by more renewables.

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2024 Year in Review: Clean Energy Progress Steeped in Solar and Storage

Union of Concerned Scientists

The end of every year is a great time for taking stock of what the year has broughtincluding in terms of clean energy in the power sector. As it turns out, 2024 has provided a whole lot of clean energy progress as fodder for that stock-taking. Cumulative US utility-scale battery power capacity.

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Maine Commits to 100% Clean Electricity by 2040 

Union of Concerned Scientists

Lower energy costs for homes and businesses—upward of $1,300 a year by 2040—could be coming to Maine thanks to recent legislation, cementing the state’s status among the leaders in the clean energy transition, with a firm commitment to 100% clean energy over the next 15 years.

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Why the Climate Accountability Act Matters to Me—and Wisconsin 

Union of Concerned Scientists

billion in higher energy costs compared to cleaner alternatives. To underscore the negative impacts of fossil fuels on our grid, I also pointed to key research around resilience. So, when I first heard of the Climate Accountability Actat a mere two sentencesI could have brushed it off as too high-level.

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The Affordability Crisis: Brought to You by Oil and Gas Companies

Enviromental Defense

While multiple factors contribute to this financial strain, a significant yet often overlooked culprit behind the affordability crisis is the fossil fuel industry. Fossil fuels are making life unaffordable for Canadians Fossil fuel prices are volatile, and they have a pronounced impact on inflation.

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Observer-Reporter Guest Essay: Why Politicians Want You To Pay More For Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

Today, the fossil fuel industry is aggressively promoting a liquefied natural gas facility near Philadelphia, explicitly targeting the most overburdened and underrepresented communities in the area so that they can export more gas overseas. Million Settlement Over 2019 South Philly Refinery Explosion, Fire -- AP: EPA Reaches $4.2

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DEP: XTO Energy Failed To Restore 5 Multi-Million Gallon Shale Gas Water Impoundments In Butler County

PA Environment Daily

14, 2022, Deadline for restoration August 2023 DEP inspection report. -- Ambrose Freshwater Impoundment: Last use Nov. 13, 2022, Deadline for restoration August 2023 DEP inspection report.