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Analysis: IEA warns that the world is struggling to wean itself off coal

A Greener Life

The German example Germany, the economic and industrial powerhouse in Europe in 2023, decided, for ideological and emotional reasons, to wean itself off nuclear power , even though the low-carbon baseload energy source was key to stability and economic output. Ironically, Germany also imports nuclear-produced electricity from France.

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Analysis: Is hydrogen the new oil?

A Greener Life

Japan, a long-time supporter of nuclear power, now has serious hydrogen ambitions. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be powered by hydrogen. Hydrogen may have lost the race to fuel electric cars but it looks a likely contender to replace fossil fuels in trucks, ships, planes and heavy industry. By Fred Pearce.

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RePlanet Nederland’s review of the draft Delegated Regulation on nuclear energy and gaseous fossil fuels in the sustainable finance taxonomy

Environmental Progress

Whereas the existing criteria require that the transitional activity does not hamper the development and deployment of low-carbon alternatives (such as wind, solar or nuclear) the current proposal has no such restriction in function. The time from political permit to a working facility was 23 years. For example, the title of section 4.27

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Saturday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 1.25.25

PA Environment Daily

January 28-- Senate Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee hearing on understanding your electric bill, what are you paying for power? January 27-- NASEO Hosts Webinar On RISE PA Decarbonization Grant Program, PA Energy Programs For Industry. 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Hearing Room 1, North Office Building. 8:30 to 9:30.

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How the Tides have Shifted for Virginia Energy Policy in 2020

Vermont Law

is to bring zero-carbon electricity supply to Virginia by 2050. Also, under energy efficiency, utilities must achieve energy savings that increase to 2% a year by 2027. to reduce statewide electric carbon emissions by 30 percent by 2030. [1]. goal of the CEA. Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. DEQ’s carbon regulations.

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IEA: Electricity demand to surge by 4%

A Greener Life

Regional change in electricity demand 2021-2027. By Anders Lorenzen The worlds thirst for electricity is growing ever more significantly and is forecast to rise at a growth rate of 4% for the next three years. This growth is being led by China , whose electricity demand has grown faster than the overall economy since 2020.