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Three International Climate Priorities for UNGA and NYC Climate Week

Union of Concerned Scientists

By February 2025, the next round of NDCs is due and it’s clear that all countries—especially richer nations like the United States—will need to step up significantly if we are to have any chance of meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement. see Articles 4.2 of the Paris Agreement ). For the next round of NDCs, the U.S.

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Governor Newsom Should Veto These Four Bills

Legal Planet

And yet, one of the largest threats to California’s clean transportation leadership in recent history has materialized right under our noses — and it’s coming from our own legislature. Our elected leaders understand that California’s transition to a clean energy future is essential both for the health of our residents and our economy.

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Good News—and Bad—about Fossil Fuel Power Plants in 2023 

Union of Concerned Scientists

With the clean energy transition already under way, the US electricity mix is set to continue changing this year. Solar power is expected to make up about half of all additions of US electric generating capacity in 2023, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). I’ll start off with the good.

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‘Project 2025’ Would Be Disastrous for Our Nation and Our Climate

Union of Concerned Scientists

The Heritage Foundation’s “Project 2025” is a dangerous and detailed guide to undermining our democracy and a broadside attack on our health and well-being, not to mention our economic prosperity. It is not a political document. The NCA is produced through the work of hundreds of scientists, relying on research done by thousands more.

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Building a Better Power Grid for Minnesota

Union of Concerned Scientists

Renewable energy will help with all of that—but we need a grid that is designed for wind and solar instead of having to rely on expensive coal and gas plants. These kinds of transmission investments will help get these surplus amounts of cheap, clean energy to other areas across the region.

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Wednesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 7.31.24

PA Environment Daily

MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day Million To Schools, Businesses, Local Governments Switching To Zero- Or Low-Emission Vehicles; Now Accepting Applications [PaEN] -- PA Solar Center, Philadelphia Solar Energy Assn., MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day Partners Host Aug. Partners Host Aug.

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Tuesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 11.12.24

PA Environment Daily

November 13-- Moms Clean Air Force: Advocates To Call On Gov. Community Advocates For Clean Energy Webinar On EPA Clean School Bus Grant Program. Shapiro, DEP To Stop Toxic Facilities Targeting PA. In-Person State Capitol Rotunda, Online. November 13-- Virtual. Noon to 1:15 p.m. November 20-- Agenda Posted.