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The Ten Most Important U.S. Environmental Laws

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It is significant because if its huge public health benefits and because it has provided the basis for EPA regulation of greenhouse gases. The possibility of CERCLA liability also provides a powerful incentive for voluntary clean-up and for carefully disposing of materials in the first place. Pavley Act. climate law.

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How Can We Build Transmission Infrastructure Responsibly?

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The clean-energy transition that is one focus of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will require big changes in our electric grid. billion for rural electric cooperatives to develop clean-energy resources. per year—double last decade’s growth rate.

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FERC Proposes Reforms to Speed-Up Approval of Interstate Transmission Infrastructure

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greenhouse gas emissions by 50 to 52 percent below 2005 levels by 2030. will need to rapidly decarbonize its electricity generating system, replacing fossil fuel power plants with renewable energy systems. greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent below 2005 levels by 2030. is to achieve its clean energy ambitions.

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