A Greener Life

APRIL 19, 2022

While Macron has positioned himself as a pro-climate action word leader he is unpopular amongst many climate activists and people on the left, with many disliking his support for nuclear power and pro-business views. Banning wind turbines.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2024

28 to Oct. 28 to Oct. 6 [PaEN] Background On Issues -- Lt.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Prior to Russia's sustained and ongoing destruction of Ukraine's energy infrastructure beginning in autumn 2022, Ukraine was exporting electricity to the rest of Europe. As of late October 2022, Russia had destroyed 90% of Ukraine's wind energy production and 50% of its solar power production.

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Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

Some have argued that weather-dependent energies would, paradoxically, make electricity even more reliable. 1] But recent power outages in Texas and California have poured cold water on these arguments. 1] But recent power outages in Texas and California have poured cold water on these arguments. But all else is not equal.

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Law Columbia

MARCH 25, 2016

For those unfamiliar with the program – RGGI is an interstate cap and trade program aimed at reducing CO 2 emissions from the electric power sector. Clearly, the diversion of RGGI proceeds to the general budget and for workforce development is at odds with these requirements.

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Inside Climate News

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The push and pull of progress and catastrophe made 2023 one of the most discordant—and consequential—years for the world’s climate. By ICN Staff In 2023, clean energy progress and the horrors of a radically warming climate fought almost to a draw.

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 18, 2021

But what you probably haven’t heard is that our grid is getting dirtier again, with fossil fuels increasing in our electricity supply from burning natural gas. 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 . Source: IESO [link].

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A Greener Life

JULY 23, 2021

Japan, a long-time supporter of nuclear power, now has serious hydrogen ambitions. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be powered by hydrogen. Hydrogen may have lost the race to fuel electric cars but it looks a likely contender to replace fossil fuels in trucks, ships, planes and heavy industry. By Fred Pearce.

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Environmental Progress

MARCH 11, 2021

Congress took questions relating to the security of America’s electricity supply seriously before more than a dozen states experienced energy shortages last month, but those events make this hearing all the more urgent. electrical grids were increasingly “complex and vulnerable.” [2] Shellenberger. 5] The U.S. 5] The U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 27, 2024

PWT said this timely and critical report examines the current state of the PJM electric grid system, highlighting the challenges it faces and the potential consequences if immediate action is not taken. The findings are clear—our current path is unsustainable, and it's time to address the realities facing our electric grid."

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2023

Fiedler, Labor Leaders, Educational, Environmental Leaders Announce Bill To Create Grant Program To Invest In Solar Energy Facilities At Schools [PaEN] -- Bill Setting Decommissioning Rules For Utility-Scale Solar Energy Facilities Passes The Senate [PaEN] -- The Guardian: One Of The Worst Global Methane Leaks In 2022 Was In PA - Equitrans In Cambria (..)

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Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The others, established through New York’s Clean Energy Standard, compensate renewable generators and nuclear plants for their low-carbon attributes. Under the first, NYISO would adopt a carbon price of its own initiative, with a view to improving the operation of wholesale electricity markets.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

THURSDAY 1:00: Senate Transportation Committee hearing on charging electric vehicles. EIA: 'Increasing Electricity Generation From Renewable Sources Contributes To Lower Power Prices' In 2023 [PaEN] -- LancasterOnline: New Energy Co-Op Helps Make Switch To Solar Power Easier, More Affordable In Lancaster -- Nebraska Examiner: U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2023

[PaEN] -- Shapiro Administration Announces Long-Term Presence In Beaver County To Assist Residents Affected By Norfolk Southern Train Derailment [PaEN] -- House Budget Hearing: Acting DEP Secretary Outlines His Views On Environmental Justice, Announces Fernando Treviño As Special Deputy For Environmental Justice [PaEN] -- Feature-- Remembering March (..)

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 13, 2023

15] -- PA Interfaith Power & Light, Jewish Earth Alliance Aug. PaEN] -- Citizens Voice: Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant To Test Emergency Sirens Thursday, Aug. 17 -- PA Solar Center Hosts Aug. 16 Webinar: Why Should We Care About, Advocate For A Climate-Friendly Federal Farm Bill?

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A Greener Life

APRIL 7, 2022

It plays a smaller role in electricity generation yet has been called the bridge fuel to the age of renewables – a flexible power source needed to complement variable wind and solar power. A wind farm owned by General Electric around 50km south of Berlin, Germany. Should Germany stop importing from Russia?

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

formal notice ) [ Note: Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning on the agenda.] -- September 23 - Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Sept. Visit the Committee webpage for options to join the meeting remotely.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2024

House Environmental Resources & Energy Committee meets to consider House Bill 2241 (Siegel-D-Lehigh) providing for the recycling of lithium batteries ( sponsor summary ). Room 205 Ryan Building. Click Here to watch online. -- Lt.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2022

EIA Annual Energy Outlook 2022: Renewables Fastest Growing Energy; Falling Costs Means Robust Competition With Natural Gas; Electricity Fastest Growing Energy Source In Buildings [PaEN] National/International -- White House: U.S.,

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 15, 2022

TODAY 10:00: House Consumer Affairs Committee hearing on House Bill 1789 (Sankey-R- Clearfield) further providing for price and other disclosures related to competitive electric and natural gas shopping. Click Here to watch online. Room 205 Ryan Building.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2023

Senate Hearing Today [PaEN] -- Ohio/PA Train Derailment, Pipeline Explosions, Uncontrolled Releases Put Spotlight On Public Health, Safety Threats Posed By Petrochemical, Natural Gas Industrial And Pipeline Infrastructure In PA [PaEN] -- PA Politics Of Russian Invasion -- Sen.

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Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Trump vociferously favors fossil fuels and has criticized renewables, especially wind power and electric vehicles. But renewables have powerful corporate champions and trade associations with support across the aisle in Washington, D.C. He might relax enforcement of environmental rules or seek new subsidies for fossil fuels.

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