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A Hot Summer for Clean Energy in Michigan

Union of Concerned Scientists

One notable example is in Michigan, where utilities are phasing out coal plants and momentum is building for legislation that would support an equitable clean energy transition. In 2022, the MPSC similarly approved a revised version of utility Consumers Energy’s long-range energy plan following settlement negotiations.

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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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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro Activates National Guard In Erie County To Help People In Need During Snowstorm -- Budget 2025 -- Post-Gazette - Ford Turner: PA State Spending Headed Into The Red? Ohio- $3.03

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Local Officials Tour Burkholder's Country Market Solar Energy Project In Spring Mills, Centre County

PA Environment Daily

Solar Carports, like the one at Burkholders Country Market, are a great solution for businesses looking to maximize their available space while investing in clean energy. Not only do they provide shelter for vehicles from the elements, they also generate renewable energy that directly powers the business.

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Ask A Scientist: How Can Scientists Drive Change Through Climate Lawsuits? 

Union of Concerned Scientists

ES: In a recent blog post , you mentioned the opportunities to expand the scope of climate litigation in 2025. These cases aim to hold companies accountable for the disinformation that has blocked climate action and slowed the transition to clean energy. Could you elaborate on the stakes of whats on the docket this year?

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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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Renewable energy investments reached a record high in 2024

A Greener Life

By Anders Lorenzen A BloombergNEF (BNEF) report has revealed that 2024 was a bumper year for clean energy investments across the globe. In Energy Transition Investment Trends 2025, the energy analysts found that in 2024, clean energy investments reached a record high of $2.1tn and were responsible for the sector’s growth by 11%.