Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 21, 2023

But while greenhouse gas emissions may be reduced, a delivery fulfilled by a diesel-burning truck may lead to increases in emissions of smog-forming nitrogen oxides and lung-damaging particulate matter. While the latter part of this conclusion is obvious, the former part isn’t as much.

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Enviromental Defense

JANUARY 18, 2023

With the growing urgency to address climate change, governments and companies are developing “net-zero” strategies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This decade is decisive – there needs to be strong interim targets (2026 and 2030) to ensure that we have a chance to get a handle on our emissions and create a climate-safe world.

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Fossil Fuels Climate Change 2026 Renewable Energy 124

Law Columbia

AUGUST 22, 2022

cities move toward their greenhouse gas reduction goals via a cleaner national electric grid, increased vehicle and building electrification, and new distributed renewable energy resources. economy and to significantly contribute to its greenhouse gas reduction efforts. Still, how does a local government tap in? green banks”).

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Greenbuilding Law

MARCH 26, 2023

There is a move toward all electric buildings as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. All electric building codes require that new construction and major renovations be powered by electricity rather than fossil fuels. The fossil fuel based economy has changed, but building codes didn’t.

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 20, 2023

The science is clear: fossil fuels are causing the climate emergency. A rapid and equitable phaseout of fossil fuels must be the centerpiece of any science-based strategy. Decades of obstruction by the fossil fuel industry have led us to the brink of catastrophe. Let’s seize it. is untenable.

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Climate Change Fossil Fuels 2026 Greenhouse 98

A Greener Life

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

of the world’s total carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel combustion, many airlines are considering carbon-capture-and-storage technologies and electric-powered planes. In 2021, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) set a target for the aviation industry to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

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A Greener Life

JUNE 13, 2024

Reusing venues and replacing fossil fuel with renewable energy use is essential to cutting emissions at a large sporting event. The event reportedly generated 882,900 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, following which the organising committee received approximately 1.10 What drives emissions from ‘big sport’?

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Carbon Emissions 2024 Renewable Energy 2012 52

Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The UN’s Climate Change Conference is just about to kick off in Dubai, juxtaposing the powerful political power of the fossil fuel industry and the desperate need to reduce oil and gas usage as we face an ongoing climate crisis. However, the agency considered a range of alternatives. 473.6 (+31%) Alternative 3 1,373.2

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2026 Climate Change Nitrogen Oxides Greenhouse 304

Enviromental Defense

APRIL 7, 2022

The time is now for bold, ambitious action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect our health from chemical pollution in our water and communities, and get rid of single-use plastics. The level of funding increased to $375 million for 2022 and is set to increase by $25 million annually until it reaches $475 million in 2026.

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2022 Fossil Fuels Government Renewable Energy 71

Legal Planet

APRIL 24, 2023

When the Biden Administration ramped up fuel efficiency requirements through 2026, ideologues such as the Heartland Institute and states like Texas were quick to wheel out this attack. No doubt the same attack will be made on the Administration ambitious proposed post-2026 standard. But the resemblance ends there.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 20, 2024

24 DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council To Feature Discussion Of Growing Outdoor Recreation For PA Report, Recommendations [PaEN] -- DEP Extends Deadline For Comments On Proposed Grant Program To Reduce Industrial Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions To Jan. 15 Webinar Update On Large-Scale Solar; What Is Agrivoltaics?

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Natural Gas Electricity Politics Natural Resources 113

Law Columbia

MARCH 28, 2023

In the United States, lawmakers in the state of California introduced several climate bills earlier this year that include a corporate reporting requirement for greenhouse gas emissions. This is acutely true of fossil fuel companies, making Scope 3 disclosures particularly important to investors in heavy emitters.

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Regulations 2023 Greenhouse Fossil Fuels 60

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2021

. -- October 18 PA Environment Digest Now Available [PaEN] -- Conventional Oil & Gas Drilling Advisory Council Critical Of DEP For Working With Penn State On Independent Studies Of Road Dumping Drilling Wastewater They Had Been Aware Of Since August, 2020 [PaEN] -- WESA: ‘Orphaned’ Oil & Gas Wells Are A Problem In PA And There Are More Of Them (..)

Fossil Fuels 64

Fossil Fuels 2026 Natural Gas Clean Energy 64

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

7-8 Meetings On Act 129 Statewide Energy Efficiency Baseline Studies, 2026 Technical Reference Manual Update -- 2024 Woodland Owners Conference Set For Feb. 25 Turtle Creek Watershed Community Meeting In Monroeville -- DEP Extends Deadline For Comments On Proposed Grant Program To Reduce Industrial Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions To Jan.

2024 65

2024 Renewable Energy Natural Gas Waste 65

Columbia Climate Law

APRIL 1, 2020

The COVID-19 policy defines “routine requirements” to include those imposed by EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP), under which approximately 9,000 entities are required to report annually on their greenhouse gas emissions. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks (Inventory).

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Gene Yaw’s often-said statement-- “You can’t have green energy without fossil fuels.”]

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Fossil Fuels 2026 Climate Change Politics 64

Circle of Blue

MAY 19, 2022

Financed by one of the world’s richest private equity firms, The Blackstone Group, the CHPE is championed by its supporters as essential to unwind New York’s reliance on carbon-spewing fossil fuel and meet a 2040 target of emissions-free electricity. Emissions-Free Electricity by 2040. the company building CHPE.

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Electricity 2012 Fossil Fuels 2020 264

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

Amanda Cappelletti (D) -- The Guardian: Lawsuit By University of Pennsylvania Climate Scientist Michael Mann Over Online Attacks Finally Comes To Trial -- DEP Extends Deadline For Comments On Proposed Grant Program To Reduce Industrial Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions To Jan. Schuylkill County -- PA Solar Center Jan.

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Conservation Natural Gas Waste Electricity 106

Law Columbia

MARCH 13, 2023

EPA , the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has regulated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from motor vehicles under the Clean Air Act. In 2022, Texas, along with several other states and industry groups representing fuel manufacturers (together, Petitioners), challenged EPA’s new emissions standards in court.

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Clean Air Act Air Pollution Climate Change Regulations 56

Legal Planet

MARCH 9, 2023

In rejecting EPA’s plan to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from existing power plants under Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act, the Court stated that “agency decisions of vast economic and political significance” (i.e., those that pose “major questions”) must be made “pursuant to a clear delegation” from Congress.

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Clean Air Act Fossil Fuels Regulations Politics 130

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2022

Bipartisan Federal Infrastructure Law -- Sen. Casey: Announces $2.1

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Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels Earth Day 64

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2022

The IRA will also prompt oil and gas companies to be better stewards of America’s precious natural resources through the Methane Emission Reduction Program - the first direct federal fee on greenhouse gas emissions. Greenhouse Gas Emissions By 40% -- AP: U.S. Senate Climate, Energy Bill Boosts U.S.

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Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Climate Change Air Pollution 52

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 7, 2022

Extreme weather, fossil fuel pollution, increased vector-borne diseases, and food and water scarcity fueled by climate change threaten every child of God, both here in the United States and throughout the farthest corners of the world. At the Evangelical Environmental Network, we couldn’t agree more.

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Clean Energy Natural Gas Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels 80

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Casey, Colleagues: Introduce Bill To Empower Fossil Fuel Workers To Train, Find Jobs In Changing Energy Industry [PaEN] -- Patch.com: Chester County Commissioners Adopt New Climate Action Plan -- ReadingE: Muhlenberg Twp. Wolf, AG Shapiro To Support A Total Ban On Road Dumping Of Oil & Gas Drilling Wastewater; 240.4

Conservation 64

Conservation 2021 Natural Gas Climate Change 64

ESA

APRIL 11, 2022

Despite the panel’s regular reports about the consequences of burning fossil fuels, between 1990 and 2019 global emissions rose 54 percent and they are still rising. This latest report looks at mitigation — or what the world can do to stop pumping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Secretary-General António Guterres.

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2022 Fossil Fuels Clean Water Act Climate Change 98

Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Federal programs like the grants, tax credits, and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund programs are available now , and if they are undone by the Trump administration or by Congress it will take time. Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) : The GGRF is a three-pronged IRA program that seeds a nationwide green finance network.

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ESA

JUNE 14, 2021

Bill increases authorized funding for the National Science Foundation to $29 billion by FY 2026. This bill creates a new technology directorate at the National Science Foundation and increases NSF’s overall authorized funding level to $29 billion by fiscal year (FY) 2026. In this issue: Senate Passes U.S. Scientist Elected to Congress.

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ESA

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Canada and other countries pledged to stop public financing of fossil fuel projects abroad by the end of 2023. More News: Biden unveils new rules to curb methane, a potent greenhouse gas, from oil and gas operations – The Washington Post. Interior to weigh greenhouse gas emissions of proposed 2022 oil lease sales – Reuters.

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2021 Endangered Species Act Technology Technology 98

Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A renewed emphasis on fossil fuels is expected under another Trump administration, though coal will likely remain moribund thanks to poor economic fundamentals and constrained access to capital. Renewable Energy Vs. Fossil Fuels Renewables or fossil fuels?

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2025 Fossil Fuels Politics Renewable Energy 130

ESA

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Sanders and progressive Democrats in the House are opposing Manchin’s permitting proposal, citing concerns that the reforms would helps fossil fuel projects and undermine the National Environmental Policy Act and the Clean Water Act. The business community, including the U.S.

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2022 Ocean Climate Change Technology 75