Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 11, 2023

Our team from UCS, the SocioEnvironmental and Education Network ( SEEN ), University of California Merced ( Water Systems Management Lab and Sierra Nevada Research Institute ), and other partners have found a way to achieve it and account for it. That is equivalent to what half a million fossil-fueled cars emit annually.

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2012 Greenhouse 2016 Carbon Dioxide 299

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2023

10 [PaEN] -- Educators In Greene & Washington Counties Forming Southwest PA Environmental Literacy Coalition; Oct. 17] Counties On Consumer Utility Education -- Penn State Extension: Oct. 10 [PaEN] -- Educators In Greene & Washington Counties Forming Southwest PA Environmental Literacy Coalition; Oct.

Natural Gas 86

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Conservation 86

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. 7 Climate Change In Our Watersheds Fall Valley Talk, In-Person, Online In Philadelphia [PaEN] -- Energy Efficiency Alliance Of PA/NJ Host Nov. 8 Webinar On Results Of Latest National Energy Literacy Survey [PaEN] -- Protect PT Holds Nov. 17 Thru Feb.

Natural Gas 81

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2018 2029 81

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1 Posted: April 16, 2023] PA Environment Digest

Natural Gas 93

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Electricity Clean Energy 93

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. 8 Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Workshop, In-Person & Virtual -- Post-Gazette - Mary Ann Thomas: Want To Be A Citizen Scientist? .; Visit the PA Environment Digest Calendar Of Events for more opportunities.

Endangered Species Act 84

Endangered Species Act Natural Gas 2023 Fossil Fuels 84

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 8, 2023

14 -- PA Meaningful Watershed Education Program 4-Part Facilitator Certification Training Starts Oct. 4 Riparian Buffer Planting In Lancaster County -- PA Interfaith Power & Light 10th Annual Conference- No Faith In Fossil Fuels - Nov. Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources.

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Conservation Climate Change 83

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

16 & 17 [PaEN] Programs/Information -- DCNR State Parks February Environmental Education Newsletter Gets To The Heart Of Winter Educational Experiences [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette - Mary Ann Thomas: PA State Park Visits Rise, Presque Isle Beaches, Trails Are No. Monroe County [PaEN] -- LancasterOnline: DEP Hearing Coming Feb.

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Natural Gas Recycling Climate Change Solar Power 84

Law and Environment

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Recommendations cover the following substantive topic areas: emissions mitigation; economic development; public health and resilience; workforce; state capital investment; and education. Publish an annual report card on the Commonwealth’s progress to achieve mandated greenhouse gas emission reductions.

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Government Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 2024 130

Vermont Law

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Bridging the Gap: Ensuring a Just Transition for Rural Communities in the Clean Energy Revolution by Olivia Moulton As we begin transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy, we must be mindful of the disproportionate effects that the existing energy system has had on certain communities.

Clean Energy 52

Clean Energy Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 52

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2024

Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. 28 to Oct. 28 to Oct. 6 [PaEN] Background On Issues -- Lt. Visit the PA Environment Digest Calendar Of Events for more opportunities. Posted: June 2, 2024] PA Environment Digest

Nuclear Power 78

Nuclear Power 2024 Clean Energy Renewable Energy 78

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. Visit the PA Environment Digest Calendar Of Events for more opportunities. Posted: May 5, 2024] PA Environment Digest

Conservation 84

Conservation Waste 2024 Clean Energy 84

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 12, 2024

According to the 2023 Pennsylvania Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report , the industrial sector is the highest greenhouse gas (GHG) emitting sector, accounting for just over 30 percent of Pennsylvania’s total GHG emissions.

Greenhouse 105

Greenhouse Environmental Protection Fossil Fuels 2024 105

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- Welcome The Inaugural Class Of 35 High School Keep PA Beautiful Young Ambassadors [PaEN] -- Think Outside Presents Oct.

Climate Change 57

Climate Change Carbon Dioxide Clean Water Act Natural Gas 57

Law Columbia

APRIL 14, 2025

As the physical and economic harms of climate change accumulate, corporate managers have faced increasing pressure to reduce their companies greenhouse gas emissions and adapt their businesses to climate-related risks. This imprecision can undercut promising lines of debate.

Climate Change 59

Climate Change Law 2025 Greenhouse 59

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

25 Turtle Creek Watershed Community Meeting In Monroeville -- DEP Extends Deadline For Comments On Proposed Grant Program To Reduce Industrial Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions To Jan. Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. 22 -- Penn State EarthTalk: Jan.

Renewable Energy 65

Renewable Energy 2024 Natural Gas Waste 65

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

18 EarthTalk Features Penn State Sustainability Director Lara Fowler On Decarbonizing The University [PaEN] -- Penn State Delegation In Azerbaijan For UN’s Annual Climate Meeting -- WPSU: When Will Greenhouse Gas Emissions Finally Peak? Of Environmental Professionals Host Dec.

Conservation 84

Conservation Electricity Recycling Waste 84

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 11, 2022

With zero tailpipe emissions, EVs present the potential to reduce air pollution and adverse health impacts and burdens on Pennsylvanians and their communities. -- Greenhouse gas reductions – climate change caused by greenhouse gas (including carbon) emissions is one of the most significant challenges we face today.

Electricity 98

Electricity Air Pollution Ozone Fossil Fuels 98

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The number of supporters on this letter demonstrates the strength and breadth of public support for eschewing the Commonwealth's dependence on fossil fuels and for prioritizing an equitable transition to an economy fueled by clean energy and energy efficiency innovation. Economic development policy is environmental policy.

Fossil Fuels 79

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Natural Gas Climate Change 79

Cresforum

OCTOBER 28, 2021

government in reducing greenhouse gas emissions around the world is to make strategic investments in research and development (R&D), such as those included in the Energy Act of 2020 , which serves as a strong foundation to an all-of-the-above approach: renewables, nuclear, fuel and energy efficiency, hydrogen, electrification (i.e.,

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Fossil Fuels Greenhouse Natural Gas Climate Change 74

Law Columbia

MAY 8, 2024

In 2022, the United Nations released a special report focusing on the role of nonstate actors, including law firms, in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It also “urges lawyers to engage in pro bono activities to aid efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change.” In the U.S., In the U.S.,

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Paris Agreement Climate Change Law Greenhouse 129

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

EIA -- Reuters: With Years Of High Natural Gas Prices Ahead, LNG Buyers Covet Long-Term Deals -- Reuters: EU Considers Push For Fossil Fuel Phasedown Ahead Of COP28 Climate Summit Other States/National/International -- U.S. EIA: Coal And Natural Gas Power Plants Will Account For 98% Of U.S.

Natural Gas 114

Natural Gas 2023 Fossil Fuels Recycling 114

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 3, 2024

CO2 is the primary greenhouse gas emitted through human activities by burning fossil fuels and contributes to global warming by trapping heat in the atmosphere. The webinar is approved for Continuing Legal Education in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. Click Here to register and for more informatio n.

Carbon Dioxide 80

Carbon Dioxide Atmosphere Fossil Fuels Technology 80

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2023

With initiatives like the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a Clean Energy Standard, strengthening Act 129 energy efficiency programs, funding the Whole Homes Repair Act, and establishing building performance standards for existing buildings, we could go even further.”

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Carbon Emissions 2030 Paris Agreement Natural Gas 98

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

. -- Christine Martin, PPL Electric Utilities -- Glen Thomas, GT Power Group -- David Velazquez, PECO -- Jeaneen Zappa, Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance As part of the informal educational process, Commissioners will pose questions to the panelists and will engage the panelists in discussions related to electric resource adequacy in Pennsylvania.

Electricity 88

Electricity Natural Gas Natural Resources Clean Energy 88

Edouard Stenger

JANUARY 2, 2024

This brought me closer to family and brings me to a level of responsibility more on par with my education. We are still collectively not decreasing our greenhouse gases emissions but we are getting closer. So close that analysts say that 2024 may mark the beginning of the end for fossil fuels. Some quite good, some bad.

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2024 Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 2023 52

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2024

17 [PaEN] -- NRCS-PA: Pennsylvania State Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Jan. 18 [PaEN] -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: PUC Commissioners Ask For Permanent Federal Low-Income Water, Wastewater Bill Assistance -- Foundation For Sustainable Forests Woods & Water Film Series Jan. 19 & Feb. 19 & Feb.

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Natural Gas 2028 Fossil Fuels 2023 100

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 30, 2022

He has spent his career championing environmental issues like clean air and water, advocating for a transition away from fossil fuels, and promoting clean energy solutions such as energy efficiency, wind, solar and geothermal. Being an environmental activist in a fossil fuel state is not for the faint of heart.

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Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Natural Gas Clean Energy 52

Physics World

MARCH 16, 2022

Together with colleagues, he has analysed Australian astronomers’ total greenhouse-gas emissions over 2018–2019 from “regular activities” such as travelling, using supercomputers and working at large observatories. Just ask Adam Stevens , an astrophysicist at the University of Western Australia. Source of the problem.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 23, 2023

30 Guest Essay: My Hometown Shows The Benefits Of The Fossil Fuel Industry Come At A Tremendous Cost - Gov. 2022 Natural Gas House Explosion In Dauphin County Susquehanna River Basin Commission Holds Nov. Billion In Grants To Strengthen Power Grid Against Extreme Weather, To Deliver Cheaper, Cleaner, Reliable Energy, PA Included Gov.

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas Recycling Conservation Fossil Fuels 98

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 5, 2020

By ratifying the 2015 Paris Agreement, [1] nations across the world made a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40% by the year 2030. Carbon dioxide is one of the primary greenhouse gases found in the Earth’s atmosphere, accounting for 76% of global greenhouse gas emissions according to published reports.

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Science Blogs

APRIL 11, 2019

I should emphasise that even if we use natural climate solutions to the max, we still need to halt almost all greenhouse gas emissions and leave fossil fuels in the ground, if we are to prevent more than 1.5? (or or even 2?) of global heating. The second is direct air capture.

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Atmosphere 52

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 16, 2021

While disappointing, it was not unexpected, as our Legislature has-- unfortunately-- been consistently supporting the fossil fuel industry over our children’s health and the lives of those affected by the pollution the industry generates. Pennsylvania can no longer continue to depend on dirty fossil fuels.

Clean Energy 40

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Greenhouse Carbon Dioxide 40

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2022

Pitt has already made substantial progress in reducing its carbon footprint: The most recent greenhouse gas inventory showed a 32% decrease in emissions between 2008 and 2020, thanks in part to a shift to cleaner steam plants and ongoing energy efficiency projects in campus buildings. “The Nancy Guenst (D-Montgomery), U.S.

Clean Energy 58

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels 2008 Solar Power 58

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The Commonwealth should be engaged in a transition away from fossil fuels because of the need to address climate change," said Rep. Hohenstein. "As Minority Report Conclusion “The bottom line is, there is simply no suitable location for an LNG facility in Philadelphia or Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Natural Gas 93

Natural Gas 2018 Air Pollution Climate Change 93

Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Most of Indonesia’s greenhouse gas emissions come from the Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) and energy sectors. C, for example, by continuing to approve new fossil fuel projects. Yet, Indonesia continues to pursue carbon-intensive policies and actions. Gigatonnes of CO 2 equivalent emissions from 1990 to 2018.

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Climate Change Government Fossil Fuels Deforestation 80

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2022

Those goals are: -- Response to the cry of the Earth; -- Response to the cry of the poor; -- Ecological economics; -- Adoption of sustainable lifestyles; -- Ecological education; -- Ecological spirituality; and -- Community resilience and empowerment. plans to construct a 1,000-square-foot, largely underground greenhouse.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Greenhouse Politics 52

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

RegenAll RegenAll , a Lancaster-based nonprofit, works with households, businesses, and municipalities throughout Lancaster County to conduct greenhouse gas inventories and develop climate action plans.

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Carbon Emissions Carbon Dioxide Climate Change Greenhouse 52