Enviromental Defense

MAY 31, 2023

Fossil gas, which is used for heating, electricity, and industrial processes, is responsible for one third of Ontario’s greenhouse gas emissions and is harmful to human health. It seems obvious that we should remove the middle process and use solar and wind power for our electricity needs directly.

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The Plan offers strategies and actions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Louisiana. The development of offshore wind energy would aid in meeting the State’s goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. many other strategies and actions are connected to offshore wind energy development as well. In addition to Action 1.3,

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E2 Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Create a new City Planning Commission authorization to modify waterfront bulk and public access area regulations to accommodate wind energy systems (i.e., onshore wind turbines) (ZR 62-825). The proposal will now advance to the City Council for final approval.

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E2 Law Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Enacted in 2019, the CLCPA transformed the state’s earlier clean energy standard efforts from administrative fiat to law and sets more aggressive goals to reduce statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions economy-wide to 60% from a 1990 baseline by 2030, and 15% from a 1990 baseline by 2050.

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Law Columbia

MARCH 25, 2016

These diversions are inconsistent with New York State regulations aimed at ensuring the proceeds of the auctions would be spent on new programs to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Jessica Wentz. Associate Director and Fellow. If the Senate proposal is approved, the diversions will total $269 million—nearly 30% of the $925.8

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Vermont Law

JUNE 22, 2020

Roughly 9 percent of the United States’ greenhouse gas emissions come from the agriculture sector. [1]. Some activities within agriculture emit greenhouse gases inherently – for example: cows burping. [2]. The modern electric grid is an economy, albeit a heavily-regulated one. [20]. By Max Matt.

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 28, 2021

2] New Mexico’s 2021 Legislative Session will consider a bill that would significantly change how the state regulates oil and gas operations. However, Governor Charlie Baker vetoed the bill, citing concerns related to the interim emission target and the requirement that utilities procure more offshore wind power, among others. [7]

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Law Columbia

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The key changes DOE is proposing to make to its categorical exclusions are as follows: Solar PV Projects : DOE’s current NEPA regulations include a categorical exclusion ( Exclusion B5.16 ) for certain categories of solar PV projects.

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Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

The plan must specifically address how EPA will consider the effects of Clean Air Act regulation on the coal industry. The groups said FERC’s review was at odds with EPA and Council on Environmental Quality guidance, caselaw, and the NEPA regulations. Challenge to Aircraft Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding Filed. 16-1329 (D.C.

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 28, 2021

New Mexico’s 2021 Legislative Session will consider a bill that would significantly change how the state regulates oil and gas operations. However, Governor Charlie Baker vetoed the bill, citing concerns related to the interim emission target and the requirement that utilities procure more offshore wind power, among others. [7]

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Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

There has been much talk in recent weeks about pricing carbon to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The most direct of these is imposed on certain fossil fuel power plants by requiring them to purchase carbon dioxide emissions allowances as part of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. by Romany Webb and Justin Gundlach.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 14, 2024

Shapiro Unveils Cap-And-Invest PA Climate Emissions Reduction Initiative To Reduce Carbon Pollution From Power Plants; Update Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards To Diversify Electric Generation, Improve Reliability [PaEN] -- Senate Republicans Reject Gov.

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Legal Planet

MARCH 6, 2023

Critically, and as we’ll discuss in greater depth shortly, hydrogen combustion (as opposed to its use in fuel cells) also leads to greater emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx), a toxic group of pollutants regulated under the Clean Air Act. All this is not to say there is no place for hydrogen in a clean energy future.

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Environmental Progress

MARCH 11, 2021

And, indeed, while wind turbines north of Texas functioned more or less as intended, during the cold snap, they produced very little power for their grids. [11] 11] Part of the reason for inadequate in-state electricity supply in California last August was that state regulators had closed in-state baseload power plants.

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Acoel

MARCH 8, 2023

Congress 24 more years to pass major legislation to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Siting and regulating public utility installations of any kind often invite public opposition based on concerns about property values, neighborhood amenities, traffic, noise, water, and other environmental issues. Alas, it took the U.S. See [link].

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2024

Shapiro On Republican Reaction To His Energy Plan: They’ve Done Nothing And Power ‘Plants Have Closed On Their Watch;’ They’re ‘Used To Doing Nothing;’ ‘Doing Nothing Is Not Acceptable’ [PaEN] -- Senate Republicans Reject Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2024

Shapiro On Republican Reaction To His Energy Plan: They’ve Done Nothing And Power ‘Plants Have Closed On Their Watch;’ They’re ‘Used To Doing Nothing;’ ‘Doing Nothing Is Not Acceptable’ [PaEN] -- Senate Republicans Reject Gov.

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Vermont Law

OCTOBER 31, 2024

From the territorial waters and up to 200 nautical miles is the exclusive economic zone where only a limited form of jurisdiction exists, primarily regulation of economic activities. Lastly, the Maritime Administration (MA) regulates and promotes the development of the U.S. merchant marine and shipping industry. Navy or Coast Guard.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2022

In 2021 [PaEN] -- Scranton Times Editorial: At Least Pick Low-Hanging Fruit To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions -- Inquirer - Andrew Maykuth: Why PA Natural Gas Might Not Be Poised To Come To Europe’s Rescue -- PA Insurance Dept.,

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Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

The plaintiffs alleged that Peabody (and a number of other fossil fuel companies) caused greenhouse gas emissions that resulted in sea level rise and damage to their property. Circuit Stayed Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Truck Trailers.

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ESA

AUGUST 16, 2021

However, the world could avoid the more extreme scenarios in the report if governments sharply reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions. Regulation, Litigation – Bloomberg Law. BOEM – Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Kitty Hawk Offshore Wind Project Offshore North Carolina.

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Science Blogs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Trump regulators trigger pollution fight. Trump attacks wind power in state that gets nearly third of energy from wind. Groups see climate science review as chance to undercut regulation. NOAA erases ‘human activity’ from news release on soaring greenhouse gases. 2017.06.20. 2017.06.20. 2017.06.20.

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Law Columbia

JULY 2, 2021

Bureau of Land Management failed to take a hard look at the indirect and cumulative impacts of greenhouse gases associated with a coal lease that authorized expansion of a coal mine. Virginia Federal Court Said Challenge to NEPA Regulations Was Not Justiciable. Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment v. 21-4069 (10th Cir.

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ESA

AUGUST 30, 2021

Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) told colleagues in a letter that passing both infrastructure bills would put the country on track to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030. The House Natural Resources Committee plans to hold a hearing for its section of the reconciliation bill Sept.

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Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Investment across the energy spectrum –from oil and gas and renewables to energy storage and transmission – could well increase due to growing power demand, incentives for new supply, and permitting reforms, extending existing trends from the past four years.

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