Legal Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2021

C temperature target, and one that more than 130 countries have adopted, albeit mostly as squishy political declarations, not yet legally binding or implemented. Fossil enterprises and political leaders in major fossil producers ranged from politely dismissive to openly contemptuous.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The grid might not meet that demand Electricity for data centers comes from the grid, and by extension, the mix of power plants that supply the grid. New data center proposals can be of the scale of nuclear power plants and some even seek to connect directly to existing nuclear plants.

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A Greener Life

JULY 30, 2021

In Germany, fossil fuels are king. While Germany has had a huge focus on renewable energy this has done little to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. Ironically, the country already gets a lot of its electricity supply via interconnectors from France – produced through nuclear energy.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

.: New Middle Susquehanna Paddling Resource To Be Available Next Spring For Snyder, Northumberland, Juniata, Perry, & Dauphin Counties [PaEN] The Feds - New Administration -- Financial Times: How Oil ‘Wildcatters’ Ended Up In Charge Of Republican Administration’s Energy Policy Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant Restart -- Reuters: Data-Center (..)

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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.

Nuclear Power 98

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A Greener Life

JULY 11, 2024

That will include nuclear power and the Small Modular Reactors so beloved of politicians. The end of fossil fuels Perhaps the most profound measure in the Labour manifesto is the phased withdrawal from fossil fuels in the North Sea. It also means the return of onshore wind.

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Law Columbia

JUNE 1, 2022

Japan is the world’s 5 th largest CO 2 emitter, with 85 % of emissions deriving from the energy sector, which heavily relies on the use of coal-fired power plants. Japan’s dependency on fossil fuel s had been slightly declining until 2010. As a result, Japan’s CO 2 emissions increased, peaking in 2013.

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Energy and Climate Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

In a nutshell, the European Commission acknowledges that the transition towards a climate-neutral economy will have economic and social impacts, especially on regions that rely on fossil fuels extraction and treatment (e.g. refineries) or on highly carbon-intensive industries (such as cement plants or smelters).

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Environmental Health Project “Whether it’s the continued operation of fossil fuel power plants, the increased risk from new pipelines and underground storage of carbon, or locking in more toxic air and water pollution from shale gas development, the public will have to bear the significant health burden of this hydrogen hub” said Alison L. “The

Natural Gas 77

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Vermont Law

JUNE 29, 2015

Summary: Nuclear energy is one of the most debated subjects in the environmental policy and legal world. Can it serve as a bridge to moving away from fossil fuels? However, what is often overlooked is the impact of nuclear power on our water systems, especially in drought prone areas. Is it sustainable?

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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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Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

Few people realize that Germany has actually increased its fossil fuel combustion capacity over the 20 years of its landmark renewable energy program from 2001 to the present. should maintain and expand its fleet of highly-reliable, carbon-free, and 94 percent efficient nuclear power plants. I believe the U.S.

2021 108

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Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Healey issued the CID in connection with an investigation into unfair or deceptive acts or practices in trade or commerce with respect to fossil fuel products and securities. Power Plant Owners Challenged New York “Zero Emission Credits” for Nuclear Plants.

2016 40

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2024

21 Online Community Engagement And Climate Resilience Planning Workshop [PaEN] -- State Health Dept: Free Potassium Iodide Tablets To Be Distributed To Those Living, Working Near State’s 4 Active Nuclear Power Plants Aug. . -- LancasterOnline: College Park Climate Action To Host Art, Science Event In Lancaster Aug. 28 To Oct.

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Vermont Law

MARCH 16, 2018

Many civil disobedience activists in the 1960s and 70s attempted to use it to justify their illegal actions in protests over foreign wars or nuclear power, for example, but achieved little to no success. Often raised in emergency situations where illegal actions might save life or limb, the defense can also be controversial.

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Legal Planet

JUNE 6, 2024

Part of his appeal to Trump seems to be his deep support for fossil fuels, an economic mainstay of the state these days. He then added that people who are really worried about climate change should favor nuclear power and ending trade with China. All four candidates are strong supporters of fossil fuels.

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Environmental Progress

AUGUST 3, 2020

Gleick claims I contradict myself by writing, “When it comes to protecting the environment by moving to superior alternatives, public attitudes and political action matter,” to which Gleick adds, “exactly the point of environmental advocacy groups like Greenpeace that worked to change public opinion.”

Fossil Fuels 118

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 21, 2024

Bullock To Resign To Head Project HOME -- WESA: Will Young Pittsburgh-Area Democrats Rally Behind Biden’s Reelection?

Nuclear Power 96

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

. -- November 14 PA Environment Digest Now Available [PaEN] -- Observer-Reporter: Ongoing Water Donation Drive Helping Dozens Of Greene County Families Who Haven’t Had Clean Drinking Water Since June Following Alleged ‘Frack-Out’ At Natural Gas Well Site [PaEN] -- NEW FEATURE: Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Nov.

Natural Gas 63

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 2022 63

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

IBEW 98 Political Director T.J. As we look toward a greener, more energy efficient future, we need to give our next generation the ability to use and improve upon solar energy.” Lepera brought a solar panel with him and said he believes the legislation comes at a time of need.

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A Greener Life

APRIL 7, 2022

Now in place for three months, the new coalition has overhauled a decades-long political stance toward Russia which was centred on Wandel durch Handel (change through trade). At the same time, Germany is having to find ways to reduce its reliance on Russian fossil fuels and readjust its long-planned energy transition.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 14, 2021

Middle District Court Of PA -- WBTimes: Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant To Sound Emergency Sirens Aug. Penn State Extension Dive Deeper Water Education Summit Sept. Billion In Push To Decarbonization -- Utility Dive: U.S.

Nuclear Power 74

Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Conservation 74

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Senate next voting day October 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule House next voting day October 16, 17, 18, 30, 31, Nov. 14 Solar Eclipse -- PUC Holds ‘Be Use’ And ‘Be Utility Wise’ Events In Berks [Oct. 24] And Dauphin [Nov. Senate next voting day October 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2023

. -- March 6 PA Environment Digest Now Available [PaEN] -- Sen.

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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. [PaEN] -- University Of Pittsburgh School Of Public Health Will Release Results Of Shale Gas Development Health Impact Study On Aug. 17 -- PA Solar Center Hosts Aug.

Fossil Fuels 72

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Climate Change Clean Energy 72

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 8, 2022

Wolf’s Climate Plan -- PennLive - Charles Thompson: Plan To Wean PA Power Plants Off Fossil Fuels Survives PA Senate Override Test -- Republican Rep. At least $12.5 million is to be used for methane abatement projects from plugging abandoned gas wells. -- $62.5

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 29, 2024

Pennsylvania is fundamentally different from Texas, which maintains its own separate electric grid for political reasons and relies on its own electric generation with limited connections to surrounding grid operators for importing power. Read more here. from other sources. Read more here. will be the ones who pay the price. “For

Natural Gas 103

Natural Gas Electricity Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 103

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 4, 2022

Wolf’s Climate Plan -- PennLive - Charles Thompson: Plan To Wean PA Power Plants Off Fossil Fuels Survives PA Senate Override Test -- Republican Rep. At least $12.5 million is to be used for methane abatement projects from plugging abandoned gas wells. -- $62.5

Regulations 52

Regulations Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas Nuclear Power 52

PA Environment Daily

MAY 12, 2023

Coal, Gas Power Plants Reflect ‘Urgency’ Of Climate Crisis PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- PennLive: Election Officials In Central PA Expect Smooth Sailing With Primary Results Tuesday -- PA Capital-Star: PA House Republican Budget Maven Calls For Reforms In 2023-24 Budget Process -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: Sen.

Air Pollution 84

Air Pollution Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Nuclear Power 84

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2022

Wolf to “unleash PA’s full potential to power the free world” and “end his job-killing, punitive crusade against the production and exportation of Pennsylvania natural gas and other abundant fossil fuels.” “You

Natural Gas 95

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2008 Law 95

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2024

-- Erie Times: How PA's Oil & Gas Industry Continues To Illegally Dump Wastewater On Roads Across The State [PaEN] -- Courier Times: How PA’s Oil & Gas Industry Illegally Dump Wastewater On Roads Across The State -- Residents, Environmental Groups, Advocates To Hold A Stand With Dimock Day On Aug.

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Environmental Progress

JULY 29, 2020

Why Nuclear Energy Is More Important Than Climate Change Anyone genuinely concerned about climate change, air pollution, or the impact of renewables on wildlife should advocate nuclear energy. Nuclear-heavy French electricity produces one-tenth the carbon emissions as renewables-heavy German electricity at nearly half the price.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2022

Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) said opponents of natural gas infrastructure projects “just need to be ignored and politically ran over.” So the environmental obstructionists that you mention in your testimony are really about ending Pennsylvania's energy industry, shutting down our fossil fuel plants here in Pennsylvania.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 4, 2023

And now, I participated in a seminar that PJM was part of in New York City, and one of the comments made is the political policies that we as legislators in the various states associated with PJM probably give to PJM. "In Obviously, that doesn't add up quite, but there's a little bit of renewables included in that. “We

Nuclear Power 95

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Environmental Progress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

In a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi after that hearing I noted that I am aware that Congressional hearings involve some political theater. However, I am not a political appointee. I did not expect to be drawn into political theater that violates basic civility. That may be the case. I do not represent a large trade association.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 8, 2024

. -- French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust Partners With Raymond & Kathleen Nester To Permanently Preserve 24-Acre Farm In Chester County [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun - Bill Bower: Reflections In Nature - It’s Hard To Predict When Leaves Will Change Their Colors -- Williamsport Sun: Oct.

Nuclear Power 87

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 5, 2023

Yaw Proposes Independent Energy Office To Promote Development Of PA’s Diverse Energy Portfolio - Natural Gas, Nuclear Power, Coal [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette: Smoke Stacks From Closed Hatfield’s Ferry Coal-Fired Power Plant Demolished, Closing Chapter In PA Industrial History In Greene County : ‘I’m Ecstatic.

Natural Gas 88

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