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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Environmental Progress

JANUARY 21, 2022

We consider it crucial for Europeans and indeed the world that the Taxonomy is amended to efficiently and effectively encourage the role civilian nuclear energy technology can and must play for sustainable development. Our review is intended to help you argue your case.

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HumanNature

MARCH 11, 2024

Student in the Department of Economics at Colorado State University As the urgent need to take tough action towards climate mitigation and sustainability gathers pressure, for most major power-holders today, including the markets, institutions, government agencies, media and countries, environmentalism has perhaps become the biggest fashion fad.

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Ocean Conservancy

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, fossil fuel production accounts for 35% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The key will be ramping up our clean energy solutions and simultaneously and aggressively moving away from polluting fossil fuels.

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 17, 2021

For two or three weeks, climate politics gets intense worldwide news coverage. Each of them was adopted at some prior COP, after parties at some still-earlier COP made a political (i.e., The largest decision adopted this year, and the main focus of negotiations and political conflict, was called the “Glasgow Climate Pact.”

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Frontiers

APRIL 24, 2023

With the correct political will, we could actually implement them very easily.” The problem is that it is partly a question of national will and national political economy changes and partly a question of the global architecture that actively prevents the realization of some of these goals.

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Edouard Stenger

JUNE 4, 2024

This is some political, social and economic conundrum, and it has to be solved fast. In parallel, how can we stop subsidizing fossil fuels to the tune of 7,000 billion USD a year ? Systemic changes are paramount if we are to collectively survive the 21st century and prevent a Mad Max future.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 27, 2025

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro Yet Another Troubling Escalation Of Political Violence -- TribLive Editorial: Political Violence Must Be Decried Every Day -- Budget 2025 -- Gov. Ohio- $2.99 PA- $3.34 -- PUC Announces May 6, 7 Hearings On Proposed 15.7% Ohio- $2.99

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

That means we’ll need to quickly add additional clean energy policies and policies to phase out fossil fuels just to meet our 2030 goals. Failing to provide this finance not only risks the world’s ability to cut emissions sharply and quickly, it is also imposing an increasingly unjust toll on the least developed nations.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Coming on the heels of the powerful ‘ March to End Fossil Fuels’ last weekend, this summit continues the pressure on governments to meet the urgency of the moment. On September 20, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres is hosting a Climate Ambition Summit seeking to galvanize greater climate action from world leaders.

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Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Fossil fuel : Any mineralized formerly organic material extracted from the ground and used in energy production: coal, natural gas, oil. Mineral resource sustainability : Minerals are precious metals, sold and liquid fossil fuels such as oil and coal, are resources that require licensing and protection for proper management.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 9, 2024

On August 9, the Environmental Health Project announced it has contributed a chapter on Shale Gas Extraction in Pennsylvania to a new book by pioneering research investigator Michael Hendryx-- Sustainable Development and Rural Public Health: From Fossil Fuels to Greener Futures.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 9, 2024

The Sentinel Award recognizes the pivotal role of individuals championing change on the front lines of the environmental movement, particularly those working to mitigate the adverse effects of fossil fuels on their communities and environment. Click Here to submit a nomination.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2024

To Take Public Comments On Oil & Gas Well Pad Zoning Proposal Tuesday [Aug. 6] In Allegheny County -- DCNR To Host Aug. To Take Public Comments On Oil & Gas Well Pad Zoning Proposal Tuesday [Aug. 6] In Allegheny County -- DCNR To Host Aug.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 10, 2024

28 To Oct. 6 [PaEN] -- Reading Eagle: French Creek State Park Connects Kids With Nature -- The Allegheny Front: Fishing, Boating Projects In Allegheny County Win Fish & Boat Commission Grants -- PPL Electric Keeps Pollinators Buzzing At Lancaster Conservancy’s Kellys Run Preserve -- Penn State Extension Hosts Sept. Ohio- $3.42

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Environmental Progress

AUGUST 3, 2020

I further argue that, if we continue to develop in these ways, deaths from natural disasters will continue to decline, food surpluses will continue to rise, and global carbon emissions will likely peak and decline soon, preventing temperatures from rising more than three degrees centigrade over pre-industrial levels.

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Law Columbia

AUGUST 1, 2023

While antitrust laws are being wielded for political purposes today, it is also the case that antitrust has always been political. However, competition policy and enforcement are only one component of a broad policy framework that shapes private sector sustainability activities.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 5, 2022

Wolf’s Climate Rule Survives Veto Override Attempt In PA Senate; Court Sets May 4 Hearing On Republican Lawsuit To Block Rule -- PennLive - Charles Thompson: Plan To Wean PA Power Plants Off Fossil Fuels Survives PA Senate Override Test -- AP: Republican-Controlled PA Senate Fails To Override Key Element Of Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 9, 2024

16 In Montrose, Susquehanna County [PaEN] -- Center For Coalfield Justice Hosts Aug.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 10, 2024

Lawson's experiences, new research, and the findings from Feridun's records request have thrust oil and gas companies' behavior back into the state's political spotlight. 16 In Montrose, Susquehanna County [PaEN] -- Center For Coalfield Justice Hosts Aug.

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Global Green

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Michael Moore’s last movie, Planet of the Humans , questions the reliability, affordability and sustainability of renewable energy. The thought-provoking film also highlights the renewables’ dependence on fossil fuels. What are the limitations of renewable technologies? What’s the foreseeable future of renewable energy?

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2024

16 In Montrose, Susquehanna County [PaEN] -- Center For Coalfield Justice Hosts Aug.

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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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Circle of Blue

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Coming out of the summit, climate campaigners accused political leaders of another compact phrase — of being too timid. Fossil fuel subsidies could be ratcheted down. s Sustainable Development Goals for drinking water, sanitation, and water management slowed. . Other adaptations require political agreement.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 13, 2023

percent of cumulative global carbon dioxide emissions and yet is bearing this terrible toll from climate change caused primarily by emissions from richer nations and fossil fuel companies. Pakistan is responsible for just 0.3 Climate-caused disasters have a disproportionately harsh impact on the poorest people. percent in 2021.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 2, 2022

At the start of the recent COP 27 climate meeting in Egypt, a United Nations report on the role of financial institutions in controlling climate change said, “There is no room for new investment in fossil fuel supply.”. With COP 27 now concluded, fossil fuel investment remains the elephant in the room.

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Law Columbia

JUNE 8, 2021

In Baltimore’s Climate Case Against Fossil Fuel Companies, Supreme Court Held that Appellate Review of Remand Order Extends to All Grounds for Removal. The fossil fuel companies removed the case in March 2021, citing five grounds for removal, including the federal officer removal statute. In a 7-1 decision, the U.S.

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