Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

There’s also $340 million for renewables, and $180 million to soften the economic impact on communities of closing fossil fuel plants. In December of 2016, just before Trump took office, Illinois passed another major climate law. It’s worth pointing out that this wasn’t the first major climate effort in Illinois.

2016 173

2016 Fossil Fuels 2030 Politics 173

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 1, 2022

Now comes the court’s crippling of the most important federal weapon available to avoid catastrophic climate change and its associated killing of tens of thousands of Americans every year with fossil fuel air pollution. The Supreme Court is ignoring the science on health. Many other studies show that reducing PM 2.5

Fossil Fuels 258

Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Climate Change 2016 258

Legal Planet

AUGUST 6, 2023

However, it’s a disappointment to the initiative’s proponents and to a larger group of environmental advocates who seek to promote California’s quick transition from reliance on heavily-polluting and climate-damaging fossil fuels to renewable energy resources.

Law 130

Law Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Regulations 130

Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

For decades the fossil fuel lobby has masterfully weakened, derailed, and outright blocked government climate policy. The fossil fuel lobby meddles with Canadian politics and inserts itself into international climate change politics and diplomacy. CAPP is trying to buy and build the social license (ie.

Fossil Fuels 76

Fossil Fuels 2003 Climate Change 2004 76

Enviromental Defense

MAY 15, 2024

Smoke from wildfires near Fort McMurray in 2016. In 2023, in the middle of the most devastating fire season in Alberta on record, there was near radio silence on the subject of climate change, and what our political leaders were, or were not doing, to address the calamity. At least it hasn’t been so far. But talk we must.

Climate Change 113

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Politics 2013 113

Legal Planet

MAY 19, 2023

In 2016 Monterey County voters passed Measure Z, a citizen initiative intended to bar the drilling of new oil and gas wells in the county and ban the use of fracking technology for existing wells in Monterey County. Later this month the justices will hear arguments in Chevron U.S.A.

Law 207

Law Fossil Fuels Climate Change Regulations 207

Legal Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

A key argument for public intervention here is that the market (absent a large price on carbon) doesn’t take into account the societal harm that fossil fuel combustion produces, requiring some form of government intervention. Would greater public control or even nationalization of these private systems advance decarbonization goals?

Renewable Energy 179

Renewable Energy Politics Electricity Fossil Fuels 179

Legal Planet

AUGUST 27, 2021

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) auction in February, 2016, for oil and gas drilling rights near Arches National Park was unremarkable. These battles pit resource-dependent communities against conservation organizations, resulting in controversy and outcomes that are vulnerable to shifts in political influence.

Conservation 344

Conservation Natural Resources Fossil Fuels Politics 344

Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 14, 2023

Those currently operating fossil fuel plants generate 25 percent of U.S. But, as you noted, despite all the groundwork leading up to the 2015 rule, the Clean Power Plan was immediately challenged, and in 2016—before it went into effect—the Supreme Court stayed the rule. And as the West Virginia v. JM: That’s right.

Fossil Fuels 207

Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions Nitrogen Oxides Clean Air Act 207

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

All of my children have experienced health impacts such as rashes, chronic nosebleeds and Lyme disease due to the warming of our climate from the fossil-fuel industry. Right before an important election, Pennsylvania lawmakers made a last-minute closed-door deal to make the biggest fossil-fuel giveaway in the Commonwealth’s history.

Fossil Fuels 75

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Waste Clean Energy 75

Enviromental Defense

JANUARY 26, 2024

This is despite the expense of CCS , its record of failures and underperformance , and recognition from climate and energy experts that we need to phase out fossil fuels to avoid climate disasters. He credits his competitive nature for fueling his dedication to maximizing profits in the oil patch, where he’s worked for 34 years.

Fossil Fuels 103

Fossil Fuels 2017 2015 2016 103

Corp Watch

JUNE 7, 2023

UK: Liverpool in drive to name and shame fizzy drink brands Denis Campbell | The Guardian | May 7, 2016 Liverpool city council is to start naming and shaming heavily sugared drinks, such as Lucozade and Coca-Cola, in a hard-hitting drive to warn parents about the health dangers they pose to their children.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2015 2014 2018 52

Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

percent of peer-reviewed scientific papers agree that climate change is driven by human burning of fossil fuels, Johnson clings to the lie that there “are facts on both sides.” Despite the fact that 99.9 He holds that climate change is due to “natural cycles.”

Climate Change 283

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Electricity 283

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 22, 2023

Earlier in his political career, Bettencourt served as Republican House Majority Leader, and as the public face of the conservative agenda in the state’s House of Representatives. Bettencourt, encouraged New Hampshire residents to go out and buy flood insurance.

Fossil Fuels 215

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Government 2014 215

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 31, 2022

The US House Oversight and Reform Committee kicked off its investigation of the fossil fuel industry’s decades-long climate change disinformation campaign last fall by inviting top executives from BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil and Shell to testify about their role and subpoenaing their companies for internal documents.

Climate Change 361

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 2018 361

Legal Planet

MAY 19, 2021

While by no means exhaustive, the information that I collected helps tell the story of energy policy on the ground across America during the Trump Administration from 2016-2020. In reflecting on the past administration’s impact on energy policy, a state-by-state analysis reveals a more positive picture than many feared in 2016.

Renewable Energy 130

Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Paris Agreement 2016 130

Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Bush reversed himself and fervently embraced fossil fuels. The perils of relying on administrative action became clear with the surprise victory of Donald Trump in 2016, which was followed by four years of unrelenting attack on Obama’ legacy. Promptly after taking office, however, George W. Waiting for Congress: 2000-2010.

Law 262

Law 2010 Carbon Emissions Regulations 262

Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

” Five years ago, in the aftermath of the 2016 election, the picture seemed even worse: “These are dark days for the cause of environmental protection, and it would be easy to give way to despair.”. There were previous presidents who sought environmental rollbacks and favored the fossil fuel industry.

2021 208

2021 Fossil Fuels Environmental Protection 2020 208

Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

24, 2016); Alaska Oil & Gas Association v. 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. Alaska Oil & Gas Association v. Pritzker , Nos. 14-35806, 14-35811 (9th Cir. opinion Oct.

2016 40

2016 Climate Change Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 40

Enviromental Defense

AUGUST 25, 2023

That’s why we’re revealing the people behind Canada’s oil and gas industry, who are fueling the climate crisis with their dedication to fossil fuels. The Irving family is notoriously secretive, but they don’t let that stop them from exerting unparalleled political influence. Funding the Arthur L.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Government Politics 2005 98

Circle of Blue

MARCH 1, 2022

Temperatures on this day in July 2016 exceeded 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Burning fossil fuels, cutting down forests, raising livestock, making cement, and using synthetic fertilizers are among the actions that have increased the amount of heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere to the point that the planet’s basic functions are coming undone.

Climate Change 362

Climate Change Carbon Emissions Fossil Fuels 2010 362

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

CARB’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) seeks to incentivize the production and sale of alternative, lower emissions transportation fuels in order to displace conventional fossil fuels. To identify which fuels should be promoted, CARB calculates the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions from transportation fuels.

Regulations 267

Regulations Greenhouse Clean Air Act Politics 267

Law Columbia

AUGUST 31, 2021

The district court in Oregon in 2016 seemed to favor such a right, but a divided Ninth Circuit concluded in 2020 that the plaintiffs lacked standing. The plaintiffs had asked the court to issue a “remedial plan” that would require Montana to take many steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel production in the state.

Fossil Fuels 119

Fossil Fuels Greenhouse Climate Change 2013 119

A Greener Life

OCTOBER 12, 2021

And the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson , when Mayor of London (2008-2016) used his Telegraph column to air doubts about whether climate change was real. Fossil fuel support. Furthermore, the UK is struggling with two fossil fuel-related crises at the moment. The role of diplomacy.

Climate Change 98

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Conservation Government 98

A Greener Life

MARCH 7, 2024

A new study by Good Energy and the USC Norman Lear Center , which analyzed 37,453 TV and film scripts produced in the US between 2016 and 2020, found that only 2.8% On the other hand, only 10% of the audiovisual materials showed “extreme environmental changes” linked to some form of pollution, while 12% linked it to the use of fossil fuels.

Fossil Fuels 104

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Sea Level 2030 104

Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 8, 2022

Powerful interests disseminate disinformation to maintain their financial or political advantage, and the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) has been blowing the whistle on them for years. My colleagues and I have documented the lies the fossil fuel industry and its hirelings spread about the reality and seriousness of climate change.

2020 258

2020 Fossil Fuels Climate Change 2013 258

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 27, 2023

The refinery was a major polluter, according to 2019 report by the City of Philadelphia it was the largest stationary source of air pollution and the largest single emitter of toxic pollutants in Philadelphia, accounting for 57% of total toxic emissions from larger sources in Philadelphia in 2016 including benzene and other known carcinogens.

Electricity 197

Electricity 2016 Technology Technology 197

Enviromental Defense

JULY 27, 2023

M litres of heavy oil and contaminated produced water leaked ( more here ) 2017 — Sarnia, ON 10-day uncontrolled flaring incident ( more here ) 2016 — Sarnia, ON 21 to 43 barrels of broiler cleaning acid solution ( more ) 2014 — Sarnia, ON 3.5 Leaks and Spills 2022 / 2023 (ongoing) — Kearl Lake, AB 5.3

2009 96

2009 2014 Fossil Fuels Government 96

Real Climate

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

See for instance Benestad (2016). We know from previous experience that it is likely that such cases will be used uncritically and selectively for political and economic goals. 679-688, 2016. In other words, the claim shows a lack of knowledge and is a well-known old argument that I commented on Realclimate.org in 2007.

Sea Level 293

Sea Level Greenhouse Climate Change Atmosphere 293

Circle of Blue

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

This map shows nitrate concentrations in drinking water between 2016 and 2018 for federally regulated water systems. Politically powerful farm lobbies, preferring voluntary measures to curb nutrient pollution, have held off oversight under the Clean Water Act and other statutes. Coulter has a particularly keen interest. If the U.S.

2016 364

2016 Regulations 2011 Environmental Protection 364

Inside Climate News

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

By Phil McKenna Acts of sabotage in September against the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines that run from Russia to Germany beneath the Baltic Sea released more than twice as much methane as the 2015-2016 Aliso Canyon gas storage leak in California, yet will have little impact on the climate, according to a study released Friday.

2015 73

2015 2016 Fossil Fuels Politics 73

Corp Watch

MARCH 1, 2024

Corporation Shell Plc (Royal Dutch Shell) Image Image Products Liquefied Natural Gas, Lubricants, Natural gas, Petrochemicals, Petroleum The Corrib gas project of Royal Dutch Shell - Photo Credit William Murphy Summary Royal Dutch Shell is a fossil fuel exploration company.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2015 52

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2023

Encina claims, none of the material would be sold as diesel fuel, synthetic oil or other forms of fossil fuel. The company has operated a small-scale demonstration plant since 2016 in San Antonio, TX. In order to divert political will from passing laws to reduce plastic use, they say chemical recycling is the solution.

Waste 98

Waste Recycling Air Pollution Biodegradable 98

A Greener Life

MARCH 19, 2023

The Gwadar coal power plant was first conceived in 2016, with an estimated cost of USD 542.32 Pakistan’s energy sector is dominated by fossil fuels. According to the country’s Finance Division , as of April 2022, just under 60% of total installed generation capacity used fossil fuels, including gas, oil and coal.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels Paris Agreement Government 2020 52

Corp Watch

JANUARY 26, 2024

Corporation Shell Plc (Royal Dutch Shell) Image Image Products Liquefied Natural Gas, Lubricants, Natural gas, Petrochemicals, Petroleum The Corrib gas project of Royal Dutch Shell - Photo Credit William Murphy Summary Royal Dutch Shell is a fossil fuel exploration company.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2015 52

Corp Watch

JANUARY 25, 2024

Corporation Shell Plc (Royal Dutch Shell) Image Image Products Liquefied Natural Gas, Lubricants, Natural gas, Petrochemicals, Petroleum The Corrib gas project of Royal Dutch Shell - Photo Credit William Murphy Summary Royal Dutch Shell is a fossil fuel exploration company.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2015 52

Acoel

AUGUST 27, 2021

The district court in Oregon in 2016 seemed to favor such a right, but a divided Ninth Circuit concluded in 2020 that the plaintiffs lacked standing. The plaintiffs had asked the court to issue a “remedial plan” that would require Montana to take many steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel production in the state.

Fossil Fuels 40

Fossil Fuels Greenhouse Climate Change 2013 40