Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Statement by Julia Levin, Associate Director, National Climate Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – New analysis released today from the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) demonstrates that the Government of Canada is still intent on providing massive subsidies to fossil fuel companies.

Fossil Fuels 141

Fossil Fuels 2028 Renewable Energy Government 141

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The remaining bills, Assembly Bill 460 and Assembly Bill 1337 , were unable to make it out of the Senate Natural Resources and Water committee. UCS served as a resource to stakeholders, legislators, and legislative staff on all sides of this bill by writing a detailed policy brief explaining the risks and benefits of the proposal.

2023 235

2023 Renewable Energy Electricity Fossil Fuels 235

Enviromental Defense

MARCH 24, 2023

The world is moving away from fossil fuels. With renewable energy, like solar and wind, becoming cheaper and easier to scale up, there has never been a better moment for governments to transition away from the fossil fuel industry and its destructive impacts on the environment, the climate and communities.

Fossil Fuels 106

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Paris Agreement Government 106

Energy and Climate Law

JUNE 11, 2020

This step is quite controversial due to the impossibility to ensure that the hydrogen there is really produced from renewables and not from fossil fuels. But also because hydrogen has been praised as an `energy security weapon´ to strive towards energy independence in a country that is poor in natural resources.

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Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy 2030 Government 130

PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2023

On May 18, the Natural Resources Defense Council released a new report illustrating how the PJM Interconnection plans to speed up the queue for new generation projects will likely be insufficient for states committed to renewable portfolio standard requirements. They include solar, wind or energy storage facilities.

Renewable Energy 75

Renewable Energy Clean Energy Natural Gas Electricity 75

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The Worth Protecting project reminds us of our innate desire to protect what we depend on: community and natural resources. The online edition includes photos that did not appear in the book due to space limitations.

Natural Resources 98

Natural Resources Climate Change Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 98

Acoel

MAY 18, 2021

Environmental groups are split: the Conservation Law Foundation supports it, but the Natural Resources Council of Maine opposes it. The post Mainers Opposing Clean Renewable Energy? This is a project that will have significant long-term environmental and economic benefits. Stay tuned. What’s Wrong?

Renewable Energy 76

Renewable Energy Electricity Fossil Fuels Wind Power 76

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2024

The 2024 current environmental issue focused on-- Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future. Natural Resources Conservation Service. Click Here for the complete announcement. Visit the NCF International Envirothon Competition website for more information on the competition.

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2003 2001 Fossil Fuels Natural Resources 112

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

At the same time, the amount of available electric generation is tightening as fossil-fuel fired plants that provide around-the-clock electricity are retiring due to policy and economic pressures, and the number of new generation projects joining the grid is not keeping pace due to a number of factors.

Electricity 65

Electricity Natural Gas 2025 Fossil Fuels 65

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.

Fossil Fuels 78

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Natural Gas Climate Change 78

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 27, 2024

Key findings of the report Include: -- Fossil Fuels and Nuclear Power Dominate: Fossil fuels, along with nuclear power, currently provide nearly all the power (92%) in the PJM grid. [ Resource Article Links - Electric Grid: -- PJM Electricity Auction Price 9 Times Higher Than Previous Auction-- $269.92/MW-Day

Fossil Fuels 85

Fossil Fuels Nuclear Power Natural Gas Electricity 85

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 7, 2024

Second, coal and natural gas-fired power plants that are work horses of the grid are retiring prematurely both because of the climate policies of some states (not Pennsylvania) and because the federal government discourages or bans fossil-fuel power plants and give preferential treatment to renewable energy.

Renewable Energy 84

Renewable Energy Electricity 2028 Natural Gas 84

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Why in the world would DEP break the law just to ensure that a giant fossil fuel power plant can dirty the community’s air? Renewable energy is cleaner, cheaper, and more abundant.” It’s Up To The Feds - By Mark Szybist , Natural Resources Defense Council [PaEN] [Posted: November 22, 2022] PA Environment Digest

Natural Gas 104

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Renewable Energy 104

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Fossil Fuels 107

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Natural Gas Natural Resources 107

Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Statement from Emilia Belliveau, Energy Transition Program Manager, Environmental Defence Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – Greenwashing was on full display earlier today as Members of Parliament grilled Suncor, the largest greenhouse gas emitter in Canada.

Fossil Fuels 87

Fossil Fuels Greenhouse Renewable Energy Climate Change 87

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 28, 2023

At the same time, PJM reported it has approved at least 35,000 MW of renewable energy generation that have not yet been connected to the electric grid throughout its operating region. PJM said in July 95% of the 260,000 MW of electricity projects in its project queue are renewable energy generation, battery storage or a hybrid of both.

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Electricity Clean Energy Renewable Energy 84

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2024

There is a fourth, unstated reason behind the price spike which, as the Natural Resources Defense Council has said, was foreseeable and preventable—the lack of a clean energy transition in PJM. John Quigley is a senior fellow at the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy and previously served on the Center’s Advisory Board.

Clean Energy 111

Clean Energy Natural Gas Electricity 2025 111

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 18, 2024

Currently, 59% of its electricity generation is fueled by natural gas, which has almost entirely displaced coal in the state’s energy mix. Only about 4% of in-state generation comes from renewable energy. The natural gas industry and its advocates would like to keep it that way.

Electricity 113

Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy Fossil Fuels 113

Enviromental Defense

APRIL 22, 2024

Bill C-50 is a necessary tool to set Canadian workers up for success in a low-carbon economy Countries around the world are choosing to ditch fossil fuels, like oil, gas and coal, to use renewable energy and increase the energy efficiency of homes, cars and factories.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Government Paris Agreement Renewable Energy 98

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

By Department of Conservation & Natural Resources Efforts to slow or stop global warming involve many strategies working together. One strategy is to counterbalance carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions that contribute to climate change by drawing an equal amount of carbon out of the atmosphere, such as through planting trees.

Climate Change 104

Climate Change Carbon Dioxide Carbon Emissions Atmosphere 104

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Clean Energy Support Pennsylvania voters favor the clean energy industry. -- Solar (80%) and wind (73%) are overwhelmingly popular, and a significant majority (84%) support spending taxpayer dollars on wind and solar development to increase renewable energy usage.

Regulations 131

Regulations Natural Gas Clean Energy Electricity 131

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 30, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2011 Technology 107

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 1, 2024

. -- "Demand growth which has been driven by data centers and, very likely, the enormous energy demands of wasteful cryptomining." "All All together, this costly failure is the unfortunate consequence of over-reliance on fossil fuels and a failure to adapt to the changes in the generation industry." "The Billion Up From $2.2

Electricity 84

Electricity Natural Gas 2025 Fossil Fuels 84

Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Plan points out that the demands placed on tribal members by numerous consultation requests present a significant burden and notes tribal members’ calls for increased technical assistance and capacity building resources, as well as compensation for participation in consultative processes.

Ocean 162

Ocean Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Government 162

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2023

25 to March 3; More Well Plugging Sites Inspected PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - March 4 Independent Fiscal Office Reports 4th Quarter 2022 Natural Gas Production Decreased 1.6%; Average Price Increased By 82.5%

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Climate Change Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 97

Greenbuilding Law

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Green buildings reduce negative effects on the natural environment and improve the human condition by using less water, energy, and other natural resources; employing renewable energy sources, eco-friendly and responsibly sourced materials; and reducing emissions and other waste.

Climate Change 97

Climate Change 2002 Ozone Fossil Fuels 97

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 5, 2023

It Put A Blight On Our Community’ -- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: PA Lawmakers Hear Challenges To Electric Grid Reliability; Experts Call For Clear Policy -- Republican Herald Guest Essay: Living On The Electric Grid Could Mean Living On The Edge - By Gregory Maresca, Freelance Writer From Northumberland County -- PJM Interconnection Study Shows (..)

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Conservation 84

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2025

The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Nuclear Power 77

Nuclear Power Clean Air Act Natural Gas Natural Resources 77

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Clean Hydrogen's Role in a Clean Energy Economy Truly low-emissions hydrogen has an important but limited role to play in an equitable clean energy future. For most energy uses there are cheaper, cleaner, and more energy-efficient alternatives, namely electrification or direct renewable energy use.

Fossil Fuels 74

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Clean Energy Law 74

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 3, 2023

Compared To Last Year [PaEN] -- Senate Republicans, 4 Democrats Pass Resolution Urging Restart Of Keystone XL Oil Pipeline Abandoned By Company [BTW Not In PA] [PaEN] -- Observer-Reporter Guest Essay: Natural Gas Pipelines Can Secure Our Energy And Economic Future - By Republican Sen.

Climate Change 75

Climate Change Government Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 75

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

According to estimates from the Natural Resources Defense Council, Pennsylvania has missed out on more than $1.67 Proposal To Construct 2 Solar Energy Facilities To Provide Electricity To Compressor Stations In Columbia, Wyoming Counties [PaEN] -- DEP Approves PennEnergy Resources 1.5 We haven’t even given RGGI a chance.

Climate Change 87

Climate Change Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 87

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 15, 2024

Together we will spur the next generation of environmental stewards and these projects represent our ability to work together and preserve Pennsylvania’s natural resources.”

Recycling 89

Recycling Fossil Fuels Conservation Renewable Energy 89

PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2022

Committee Meets May 25 On Bill To Prohibit Communities From Moving To Clean, Cheaper Energy Sources To Address Climate Change [PaEN] -- WHYY - Susan Phillips: Environmentalists Petition Feds To Reverse Rule Allowing Shipping Liquid Natural Gas By Rail -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Environmental Groups Warn Of Dangers If LNG Is Allowed To Be Shipped (..)

Fossil Fuels 62

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Conservation 2026 62

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 4, 2023

. -- Natural Gas In Homes: Over half of Pennsylvania households use natural gas as their primary home heating fuel, and the state’s 48 underground gas storage sites–the most for any state–help meet regional heating demand in winter. -- Electricity Exporter: Pennsylvania is the second-largest net supplier of total energy to other states, after Texas.

Nuclear Power 98

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Electricity Renewable Energy 98

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 3, 2023

Compared To Last Year [PaEN] -- Senate Republicans, 4 Democrats Pass Resolution Urging Restart Of Keystone XL Oil Pipeline Abandoned By Company [BTW Not In PA] [PaEN] -- Observer-Reporter Guest Essay: Natural Gas Pipelines Can Secure Our Energy And Economic Future - By Republican Sen.

Natural Gas 96

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Waste Electricity 96

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 4, 2023

Shapiro’s Budget Address - By Melissa Ostroff, EarthWorks , Member Shapiro Transition Team [PaEN] -- Better Path Coalition, FracTracker Alliance Release Pennsylvania Is Worth Protecting, A Visual Reminder Of The People, Places & Natural Resources Worth Protecting From Environmental Devastation, Climate Change [PaEN] -- Senate Committee Meets March (..)

Natural Gas 95

Natural Gas Waste Regulations Clean Energy 95

A Greener Life

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Highest-spending companies on the Carbon Tracker list include Shell, Chinese state fossils PetroChina and Sinopec, Equinor, TotalÉnergies, and Eni, with Canadian fossils Suncor, Cenovus, and Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. showing up in the report. Given limiting warming to 1.5°C

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Climate Change 2022 52