Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 31, 2022

I’d be remiss not to mention that, ever since the August 2020 power outages, California policymakers and regulators have been pulling out all the stops to maintain grid reliability. California regulators recently created a slew of new programs to reduce demand on the hottest summer days.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Likewise, severe summer temperatures undermine gas plant reliability by reducing their “efficiency and maximum generating capacity,” according to the report, and droughts can force plants that depend on water for cooling to cut output or completely shut down.

Clean Energy 346

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Energy and Climate Law

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Until June 2021 the new target shall be implemented into EU legislation via the following : revising and expanding the EU Emissions Trading System; adapting the Effort Sharing Regulation and the framework for land use emissions; reinforcing energy efficiency and renewable energy policies; and strengthening CO2 standards for road vehicles.

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Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

I love climate-aligned financial regulations, and you should too. Luckily for us, we have the best couples therapist in town: financial regulation. Let’s break down some common relationship problems, and how financial regulation can help fix them. Financial regulation can rebuild trust by providing these clear definitions.

Fossil Fuels 143

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Regulations Cooling 143

Law and Environment

AUGUST 11, 2022

The legislation covers a wide range of policy changes focused on electrifying vehicles and transit, reducing fossil fuel connections in new construction, and revamping policy related to solar, offshore wind, and other carbon-free energy sources. DPU is directed to promulgate updated regulations in accordance with the legislation.

Clean Energy 147

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy 2027 147

Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

It’s in their very first mitigation recommendation, for a “graduated, differentiated phaseout” in production and consumption of fossil fuels. Isn’t it obvious that the world needs to get rid of fossil fuels, and haven’t a bunch of people called for it? Targeting fossil fuels not emissions.

Fossil Fuels 147

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Environmental Progress

JANUARY 20, 2022

In order to steer investment toward environmentally sustainable activities, the European Union launched the Taxonomy Regulation framework to define activities deemed sustainable. Notably, in the same proposal, the Commission has also included screening criteria for gaseous fossil fuels. 31 1(a)).

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Fossil Fuels Regulations Waste Technology 52

PA Environment Daily

MAY 2, 2025

The application includes seven (7) 633 MWe combined cycle combustion and ten (10) 25 MWe simple cycle aeroderivative natural gas turbines, three (3) 67 MMBtu/hr auxiliary boilers, emergency generators, emergency fire water pump engines, cooling towers and fuel gas heaters.

Natural Gas 77

Natural Gas Air Pollution Fossil Fuels Electricity 77

PA Environment Daily

MAY 2, 2025

The application includes seven (7) 633 MWe combined cycle combustion and ten (10) 25 MWe simple cycle aeroderivative natural gas turbines, three (3) 67 MMBtu/hr auxiliary boilers, emergency generators, emergency fire water pump engines, cooling towers and fuel gas heaters. 2 fuel oil, No. Read more here. in Philadelphia. (

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Natural Gas Air Pollution 2025 Natural Resources 77

Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 9, 2024

New financial rules are desperately needed, as Canada is already listed by the UN as a “low regulation jurisdiction” on sustainable finance, while being home to financial institutions who have the highest levels of financing for oil, gas, and coal. It’s about creating a systemic pathway for fully replacing fossil fuels in our energy system.

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Fossil Fuels Paris Agreement Climate Change Government 105

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2023

Shell clearly isn’t interested in operating safely or responsibly ― so it’s up to regulators and citizens to force them to get emissions in check. The Shell petrochemicals complex is ground zero for an identity crisis playing out in the fossil fuel space. The public should be able to rely on DEP to force Shell to do better.

Air Pollution 98

Air Pollution Nitrogen Oxides Carbon Monoxide Fossil Fuels 98

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Pleasant Twp., Westmoreland County -- The New Yorker Book Review: Searching For Unfamiliar Terrain In ‘The Nature Book’ By Tom Comitta -- Penn State Extension Hosting Series Of In-Person/Online Private Water Supply Education And Testing [PaEN] -- PA Dept.

Natural Gas 78

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 78

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 22, 2023

Conventional Oil Well Wastewater Tanks With A Pipe Leading To A Discharge Area In A Ditch In Sugarcreek Boro, Venango County [PaEN] -- TribLive: DEP Examining ‘Pinhole Leak’ In A Penneco Natural Gas Gathering Line Behind Homes That Exploded In Plum Boro, Allegheny County [PUC, DEP Have No Statutory Authority To Regulate Safety Of Gathering Pipelines] (..)

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Climate Change Solar Power 97

Greenbuilding Law

MAY 1, 2022

But make no mistake, the larger issue is the regulation for the first time of GHGs (including carbon) which will literally change the structure of the global economy, our political order, market capitalism and even our biological selves.”. emissions associated with fuel combustion in boilers, furnaces, vehicles), but are modest in abundance.

Greenhouse 52

Greenhouse Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels Atmosphere 52

PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 2575 ) -- Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refining & Marketing LLC - 860 Unit Cooling Tower & Point Breeze South Yard: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with petroleum to meet Statewide Health Standards for a project located at 3144 Passyunk Ave., Indiana County. (

Natural Gas 112

Natural Gas Air Pollution Recycling 2024 112

Vermont Law

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

While Japan once had one of the world’s most diverse energy portfolios, the loss of its nuclear program has caused a sudden shift towards a fossil-fuel heavy generation industry. With the loss of nuclear power, the electricity generation shifted towards a fossil-fuel dependent portfolio. 1 reactor of its. record levels.

Nuclear Power 40

Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 2011 Electricity 40

Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

4] Some energy experts and reporters have contended that Texas regulators did not expect to rely on wind to provide much electricity during the cold snap, and rather had relied on natural gas and other thermal power plants. This hour saw a difference of 28.9 GW between expected demand and delivered generation. [4]

2021 108

2021 Renewable Energy Electricity Natural Gas 108

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

PA Should Have Been Talking About The Same Thing With Oil/Gas Wells To Prevent Thousands Of Abandoned Wells -- Guest Essay: A Conservative Argument For Clean Energy -- Follow The Market, Fossil Fuels Are No Bargain - By Dave Jenkins, Conservatives For Responsible Stewardship [PaEN] -- Better Path Coalition Hosts April 26 Webinar: No Miracles Needed (..)

Conservation 84

Conservation Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Earth Day 84

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

[PaEN] -- Post-Gazette - Anya Litvak: As Shell Shuts Down New Beaver County Petrochemical Plant For Repairs, And Burns Off Natural Gas In Flares, Company Says It Hasn’t Exceeded Air Emission Limits -- Shell Petrochemical Plant Beaver County: Bad And Dangerous Start; Shell Shut Down Part Of Plant For Repairs, Beings Full Natural Gas, Flammable Gases (..)

Natural Gas 79

Natural Gas Conservation Fossil Fuels Climate Change 79

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 5, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 1893 ) -- Hummel Gas-Fired Power Station: DEP extended approval to temporarily operate the cooling towers constructed at the power plant located in Shamokin Dam Borough, Snyder County. ( You’ll also get notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations. Susquehanna County. ( Greene County. ( Potter County. (

Air Pollution 116

Air Pollution Waste 2024 Fossil Fuels 116

Greenbuilding Law

JANUARY 1, 2023

A little more than a month ago, the DOD, GSA, and NASA proposed to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation to require certain Federal contractors disclose their GHG emissions and set science based targets to reduce their GHG emissions. And that was in advance of proposed future mandates of government even going into effect.

2023 52

2023 2030 2025 Fossil Fuels 52

Environment Blog

MARCH 25, 2020

However, Bitcoin’s lack of intrinsic value, the ease with which it can be lost, its lack of regulation, and its price volatility are not the only aspects of digital gold that have been criticised. This is down to the governments and local authorities that choose coal-powered plants and other fossil fuel powered electricity production.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Electricity Carbon Dioxide 52

Enviromental Defense

AUGUST 1, 2023

Heat pumps, a simple but effective technology, use electricity to remove heat from inside your home to cool it in the summer and pull heat in from outside to heat your home in the winter. Gas is made mostly of methane – a climate-damaging fossil fuel that is over 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide.

Technology 52

Technology Technology Fossil Fuels Electricity 52

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 14, 2023

Multiple presenters noted the PUC no longer regulated the electric generation market in Pennsylvania as a result of deregulation. Those balancing resources likely will be fossil or steam generators powered in large part by plentiful natural gas, until such time as energy storage resources can scale up.

Natural Gas 65

Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 65

Vermont Law

APRIL 19, 2019

In addition to high-energy lights running 12-18 hours a day, these facilities also require heating and cooling equipment, humidity controls, and ventilations systems, all of which use prodigious amounts of electricity. It is critical for regulators to consider the long-term environmental impact of the cannabis industry looking forward.

2027 40

2027 Fossil Fuels Law 2012 40

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Drawing Up Regulations For Possible Solar Energy Facilities -- Williamsport Sun Editorial: Old Lycoming Twp. 7 EarthTalk On Sustainable Aviation Fuel And The Policies Impacting Its Development. Million In Base Grant In 2023] -- Sen. 28 to Oct. 28 , 4:00 p.m. -- DEP Citizens Advisory Council Meets Oct. 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. -- Sen.

Conservation 83

Conservation Nuclear Power Natural Gas Waste 83

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. Freddie Daley is a research associate at the University of Sussex in the UK, who runs The Cool Down, a network encouraging sports to lead the low-carbon transition.

Carbon Emissions 52

Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy 2024 2012 52

Manning Law

JUNE 8, 2020

As ecosystems and biodiversity fall to cities, agriculture, infrastructure, climate change and pollution, nature’s ability to provide food, oxygen, clean water and climate regulation plummets. Ending fossil fuel subsidies and making renewable energy the future. This directly impacts human health and wealth.

2020 40

2020 Paris Agreement Deforestation Climate Change 40

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2025

On March 12, the US Environmental Protection Agency announced sweeping plans to reconsider more than 31 major environmental regulations and programs, including pulling back regulations reducing methane emissions and regulating production wastewater from oil and gas operations. Click Here for the announcement.

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Regulations Natural Gas Clean Air Act Technology 99

Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Climate change smothered us in heat this season, here in the US and across much of the world , but it has not affected us as equals: some of us can stay relatively safe and cool while many of us cannot and suffer instead. Among other things, it nullifies existing local regulations that grant outdoor workers the right to water breaks.

Cooling 297

Cooling 2023 Climate Change Fossil Fuels 297

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 8, 2022

It’s due to a combination of factors, including tremendous demand for clean energy from states, utilities and consumers; federal regulations to reduce toxic air pollutants; and—most important—the simple fact that renewables and natural gas are now the cheapest options to meet our electricity needs. How cool is that?

Clean Energy 305

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Paris Agreement Climate Change 305

Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

They argue for defunding or tightly regulating all solar geoengineering research – drawing analogies with chemical weapons research, for example. Procrastination and co-option by commercial interests set on resisting a phase-out of fossil fuels has flourished (see for example here ).

Fossil Fuels 162

Fossil Fuels Government Politics Technology 162

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 23, 2024

Both fossil fuel and utility companies bear some responsibility for wildfires’ damage, and must be held accountable to ensure disadvantaged and low-income communities aren’t left to shoulder the costs and impacts of these disasters. Emissions traced to fossil fuel companies, on the other hand, have contributed to 19.8

Fossil Fuels 292

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Electricity 2019 292

Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

We are at a crossroads between a more affordable and climate safe future, and one that entrenches our reliance on dirty fossil fuels, increases the rift between the highest and lowest earners and puts profit over people. Fossil fuel price volatilities continue year-round, and energy prices are unaffordable.

Fossil Fuels 136

Fossil Fuels Cooling Climate Change Electricity 136

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 11, 2022

Continued fossil fuel energy dependence takes more money out of historically marginalized communities’ pockets, as the costs of heating, cooling, and gasoline are a larger portion of their household budgets (for low-income households, the national average energy burden for electricity and gas alone is 8.1

Climate Change 54

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Politics Radiation 54

Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In her interview with a rickshaw puller whose daughter had to be admitted to the hospital many times during the heatwave, it showed that legal action and response were intrinsically linked with addressing economic inequity, the right to housing, and access to cooling. Source or company which has caused.

Climate Change 72

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Government Law 72

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 21, 2023

While industry tried to paint hydrogen combustion engines as a “bridge” technology to hydrogen fuel cells, their own presentations undermined that very point—instead, this path is a clear dead end. We need to make sure regulators like EPA and CARB restrict its usage before it gains a fossil-fueled foothold in the marketplace.

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Technology Technology Fossil Fuels Electricity 311