Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

In both Texas and in California, the expert authority, the grid operators, the scientists and engineers who knew what was needed, were overridden by political appointees. 5] Jesse Jenkins, “A Plan to Future-Proof the Texas Power Grid,” New York Times , February 18, 2021. [6] We need to respect our grid authorities. GW from its 4.9

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 29, 2024

But in nearly every instance, Rose listened politely, refrained from challenging Tillerson on the facts, and went on to his next question. Likewise, they understate the potential consequences, contend that we can easily adapt to them, and fight government efforts to curb carbon emissions and promote renewable energy.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 27, 2023

Shapiro: Senate Confirms Nominees For Education, Insurance, Office Of State Fire Commissioner -- PA Capital-Star: PA Senate Committee Shapiro’s Pick For Election Chief -- Gov.

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Environmental Progress

MARCH 11, 2021

19] France spends just over half as much per kilowatt-hour for electricity that produces one-tenth of the carbon emissions of German electricity. [20] could reduce carbon emissions 42 percent and generate 70 percent of its electricity from carbon-free sources by 2030. trillion. [25] 18] Michael Greenstone et al.,

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 30, 2021

PA Could Join The Emissions Reduction Program Soon, But Obstacles Remain -- Guest Essay: Faith And Science Mandate A More Aggressive Plan To Address Climate Change - Brandon Hoover and David Foster, Ph.D., PA Forestry Association Virtual Annual Symposium Set For Nov. Is ‘Real Science’, Not Just Talking Point -- NYT: U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2023

2022 Natural Gas House Explosion In Dauphin County [PaEN] -- WPXI: Mayor Of Economy Boro, Beaver County, Expresses Frustration At Ongoing Natural Gas Outage -- US DOE Awards $3.5

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 14, 2023

Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new power plant carbon pollution standards that, if strengthened, would go a long way to help meet the Biden administration’s goal of slashing carbon emissions in half from 2005 levels by the end of this decade. Last year, wind generated 10.2 Not even close.

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Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The majority said it “reluctantly” concluded that “the plaintiffs’ case must be made to the political branches or to the electorate at large” and “[t]hat the other branches may have abdicated their responsibility to remediate the problem does not confer on Article III courts, no matter how well-intentioned, the ability to step into their shoes.”

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

19 EarthTalks Webinar: The Economic Impact Of Carbon Emission Trading Scheme On Building Retrofits [PaEN] -- PA Solar Center, Partners Host Feb. 27 Webinar Creating An Assessment Method For PA Old-Growth Forests. Million In Tax Credits To Subsidize Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County; Total Expected To Be $1.17

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 28, 2023

Export Cancellations In The Frame -- NextPittsburgh: Solar United Neighbors Launch 2023 Co-Op Program To Bring More Green Energy To Allegheny County -- Responsible Decarbonization Alliance Hosts May 25 Webinar On Climate Change And Penn’s Woods: What Does the Future Hold [PaEN] -- Warren Times Editorial: Keeping A Natural Lifeline Pure With Environmental (..)

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Science Blogs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Haven't we actually moved beyond relying on government to reduce carbon emissions? A few months ago, you could read all sorts of exhortations about the apparent, or at least impending, decoupling of carbon emissions and economic growth rates. Yes, wind and solar power are rapidly becoming economic options.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 8, 2022

In any case, I’m skeptical that the GOP would be willing to hand the Biden administration another big climate accomplishment, despite the urgent need to cut carbon emissions. Under the settlement, the company will retire all of its coal-fired power plants by 2025 and install nearly 8,000 megawatts of solar power by 2040.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Proposal To Construct 2 Solar Energy Facilities To Provide Electricity To Compressor Stations In Columbia, Wyoming Counties [PaEN] -- PA Solar Center, Partners Host Feb. 23 Webinar On Solar Energy For Municipalities And Water Authorities [PaEN] -- Penn State Hosts Feb.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 31, 2022

The committee followed up that hearing —during which the executives disingenuously denied funding such a campaign—with another hearing on February 8 focusing on the oil companies’ inadequate plans to cut their carbon emissions. By contrast, the second-largest funder of climate disinformation, ExxonMobil, spent $39.2

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