Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

A recent National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) study shows that it would take less than 1 percent of the land in the Lower 48—that’s an area comparable to or even smaller than the fossil fuel industry’s current footprint.

Electricity 344

Electricity Fossil Fuels Solar Power 2030 344

Legal Planet

MAY 13, 2024

By one count , Biden has overturned more than two dozen of Trump actions affecting the fossil fuel industry. Biden sets target of at least 50% reduction in carbon emissions below 2005 levels by 2030. And we could see yet another U-turn in climate policy after the November election. April 22, 2021. October 26, 2022.

Paris Agreement 352

Paris Agreement 2024 Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 352

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2021

North Carolina today gets over half of its power from fossil fuels, about 25% from coal and 33% from natural gas. Solar is at 5% and wind is under 1l%. Regarding solar power, at least 55% must come from utility-owned facilities, while up to 45% can be purchased from small third-party generators.

Solar Power 179

Solar Power Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels 2005 179

Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 14, 2023

Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new power plant carbon pollution standards that, if strengthened, would go a long way to help meet the Biden administration’s goal of slashing carbon emissions in half from 2005 levels by the end of this decade. Last year, wind generated 10.2 JM: That’s right.

Fossil Fuels 203

Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions Nitrogen Oxides Clean Air Act 203

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Our national overreliance on gas is evidently undermining energy access, not strengthening it, as some fossil fuel industry players would want you to believe. These claims just add to the deluge of greenwashing and disinformation from the fossil fuel industry. Don’t believe the industry spin.

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Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Electricity Natural Gas 273