Scientific American

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

greenhouse gas emissions—one of the largest of the past decade—is still not enough to meet the country’s commitments under the Paris climate accord A projected drop in U.S.

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Legal Planet

MARCH 31, 2022

There’s a lot of discussion of how the private sector is supporting renewable energy, but it’s almost all about power consumers like Apple and Walmart. Carbon Reduction Goals : Reduction of carbon emissions from generating facilities by 80% from 2000 levels by 2050. 7) Xcel Energy. Energy Mix (2020): [link].

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Environment + Energy Leader

MAY 13, 2022

In 2010, GM committed to a 20% reduction in carbon intensity by 2020. And in January 2021, it said it would source 100% renewable energy to power GM facilities in the U.S. The post GM Has Become an ‘Energy Star’ with Efficiency and Circular Programs appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 10, 2023

thus, it is crucial that we address carbon emissions from power plants. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published a proposed rule which would limit carbon pollution from fossil fuel burning power plants, a move which is critically important, statutorily required, and long overdue.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

By Penn State News With a goal of achieving 100% greenhouse gas emissions reduction by 2035, Penn State – under the direction of President Neeli Bendapudi -- is moving forward with several of the recommendations presented by the University’s Carbon Emissions Reduction Task Force in Spring 2022.

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Environmental Leader

MARCH 1, 2022

The technology is expected to reduce each vehicle’s greenhouse gas emissions by more than 2,000 pounds annually and lower both fuel and maintenance costs. The post DHL Is Adopting This Innovative Technology To Reduce Its Carbon Emissions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 3, 2023

It’s not surprising to see companies lobbying to try to optimize this lucrative credit for their profits rather than ensuring the produced hydrogen is genuinely low-carbon, but it is astounding to see regulators at risk of following suit. This won’t be a problem in the future when renewable energy predominates.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

There are multiple realistic, tangible solutions that would rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions worldwide, yet policy addressing anthropogenic climate change remains slow and insufficient. Colombia announced plans to stop developing oil and gas. Tuvalu endorsed the fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty.

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Enviromental Defense

JUNE 24, 2024

Albertans want and need leadership to address the climate crisis, energy affordability, and the fair and unbiased development of the renewable energy industry. 65 per cent of Albertans support reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and 70 per cent believe that the Alberta economy is too dependent on fossil fuels.

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Legal Planet

MARCH 6, 2023

Hydrogen’s supply-side has been buttressed by incentives from state and federal governments, refineries and utilities looking to extend the life of fossil fuel infrastructure, and renewable energy companies seeking to take advantage of the huge amounts of clean energy needed to produce green hydrogen.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2024

The joint initiative will allow the schools to access the benefits of renewable energy through a deal typically only feasible for large customers. When combining this project with our 3-megawatt (MW) Solar Field, we are mitigating 100% of our Scope 2 carbon emissions.”

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Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

When it comes to climate action, it can be difficult to understand what makes a strong climate plan that puts us on a pathway to zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions – and what new policies and tools are actually dangerous distractions from real solutions. Current global CCUS capacity is about 0.001% of annual greenhouse gas emissions.

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Law and Environment

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

To decarbonize our energy system, electrify transportation and buildings, and drastically reduce our contribution to climate change, we’ll need to develop and deploy significant wind, solar, and other renewable energy generating facilities as quickly as possible. One in particular is the state of our electric grid.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Related Articles: -- PPL On Track To Achieve 70% Reduction In Greenhouse Gases By 2035, 80% Reduction By 2040 On The Way To Net-Zero Carbon Emissions By 2050 -- The Hershey Company Announces New Renewable Energy Agreements Aligned With 2030 Goal To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions By More Than 50% [Posted: September 9, 2021] PA Environment Digest

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 22, 2022

A report commissioned by the Ontario Power Authority (now the Independent Electricity System Operator) identified 64 potential offshore wind power sites in the Great Lakes that could produce nearly 35,000 MW of electricity which is 50 per cent more than our current energy demand. Construction worker installs new energy-efficient windows.

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E2 Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

11, 2023, the City Planning Commission approved amendments to the New York City Zoning Resolution, called “City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality,” proposed by Mayor Adams’ administration to advance the city’s climate goals, including an 80% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050.

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E2 Law Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Specifically, New York is statutorily required to achieve: An economy-wide 85% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050; 70% renewable energy consumption by 2030 followed by a 100% zero-emission electric system by 2040; and.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 11, 2024

Local governments can also take steps to complete a local greenhouse gas inventory to prepare for more formal action, such as incorporating climate adaptation into local land-use and building policies. million is available in grants until October 25, 2024 and $9 million is available via a revolving loan fund.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2024

The report covers a wide range of topics addressing risks and opportunities that DLC faces as it pursues a clean energy future for all while securing the economic vitality of the Pittsburgh region. DLC received more than $19.8 From the EPA GHG Equivalence Calculator as of Dec.

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Law and Environment

JANUARY 26, 2022

The White House has taken a strong stance in expanding the production and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation industry. The Administration has identified the aviation industry as a climate priority in its push to reduce the country’s carbon footprint.

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Environmental News Bits

MAY 17, 2024

Read the full story from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Kerry Rippy’s first word was not a common one, like mommy, dog, or banana. Even as a baby, she was not so interested in simply naming her favorite parent, pet, or sticky breakfast treat. She had bigger mysteries in mind.

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Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The agreement provides Microsoft ongoing Clean Energy Credits so it can claim to be using low carbon electricity. But it actually just gives the company an excuse to continue its regular operations, without decreasing its own greenhouse gas emissions. We lose our claim to clean electricity .

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Strategies identified in a new industrial decarbonization roadmap would slash carbon emissions by 84% by 2050 in Pennsylvania, achieving crucial climate goals, yielding billions in annual savings, growing jobs, and improving public health, according to a new analysis prepared for the Ohio River Valley Institute.

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 22, 2024

In Alberta, the future of our country’s effort to cut our greenhouse gas emissions is on the line. Alberta is responsible for 1/3rd of Canada’s polluting emissions. Note: According to the International Energy Association, global growth in demand will be cut in half to 1 per cent in 2024-26, and to just.5

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 18, 2021

The decision to ditch coal was the biggest single action of its time to cut carbon emissions in North America. That means carbon emissions from electricity in Ontario will be rising back up again after years of decline. Ontario Energy Output by Fuel Type: 2020 .

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Physics World

MARCH 16, 2022

If I run a supercomputer that takes as much energy as 10,000 households then who am I to tell my children, or other people, they shouldn’t shower for 20 minutes?”. As the world grapples with the consequences of climate change, many scientists have begun to face up to the realities of their carbon emissions.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 31, 2022

million square feet, released its 2021 Progress Report detailing efforts by partners who have committed to a dramatic reduction in energy use and carbon emissions in their buildings by the year 2030. In 2021, Erie 2030 District partners reduced energy usage to 22.4% million in 2021 (annualized) energy savings.

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Earthava

MAY 17, 2021

However, one of its most pressing current challenges is reducing the carbon emissions from transportation, a sector that is one of the highest contributors to greenhouse gases. In the US alone, the transportation sector contributed 29% of greenhouse gas emissions in 2019. Promotes sustainable transport.

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Law Columbia

DECEMBER 22, 2022

In July 2022, the High Court of England and Wales in R (Friends of the Earth Ltd and Others) v Secretary of State for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy found that the UK Government’s plans to cut carbon emissions were inadequate and breached national law. In Greenpeace v.

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Enviromental Defense

AUGUST 30, 2021

Even if it were possible, simply eliminating carbon emissions from fossil fuel production would not address the myriad impacts of fossil fuel production faced primarily by Indigenous and front-line communities. Carbon capture and release: a license to pollute . You can create hydrogen using renewable energy or with fossil fuels.

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Physics World

OCTOBER 6, 2021

This figure will increase to nearly half of the world’s population by the end of the century, the authors say, even with drastic reductions in greenhouse-gas emissions. Overall, cement accounts for 3% of the world’s carbon emissions. Limiting warming to 2?°C C rise we’re heading towards . Wood you believe?

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A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

This effort, he said , would be based on “promoting the sustainable use of land and water, energy efficiency, electrification, and the large-scale use of eco-friendly and renewable energy sources, among others”. Chinese investments fuel Kazakhstan’s energy economy. share in Kazakh oil production.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 9, 2023

PWSA holds the largest share at 30% of the total, underlining our strong commitment to sustainable energy practices. “It Additionally, this agreement further safeguards the region’s energy needs by providing a long-term hedge against rising energy prices. Stitt, PWSA Sustainability Manager.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2024

Josh Shapiro joined Department of General Services Secretary Reggie McNeil, Constellation President & CEO Joseph Dominguez, and Lightsource bp Senior Vice President Alyssa Edwards to unveil the Commonwealth’s renewable energy initiative, the Pennsylvania Project to Utilize Light and Solar Energy (PA PULSE).

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Law Columbia

MARCH 25, 2016

As detailed in the RGGI investment plan , these funds are typically used to support energy efficiency and renewable energy programs in New York State. Most of the carbon allowances are auctioned and the proceeds of those auctions are typically used to promote energy conservation and renewable energy programs.

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A Greener Life

OCTOBER 7, 2021

The country’s pledges and carbon-reduction policies have recently been deemed ‘ highly insufficient ’ by the thinktank Climate Action Tracker, which analyses countries’ climate pledges against the global 1.5C Bangladesh has said it can reduce emissions a lot more if it gets money from rich nations to do so. “All The net-zero debate.

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Enviromental Defense

JANUARY 19, 2024

You can sign petitions like this one to Stop Big Oil or you can write directly to your local, provincial or federal representative and ask them to support policies and plans that meet Canada’s goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Support clean energy Solar Power Plant in modern city: Sustainable Renewable Energy.

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