Union of Concerned Scientists
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
However, several analyses—including a recent one by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS)—have concluded that the IRA, even when coupled with the bipartisan infrastructure act and other federal and state climate policies, will not be enough to meet US carbon emission reduction goals. EN: We have already seen a great deal of progress.
Union of Concerned Scientists
AUGUST 10, 2023
The power sector is the second highest source of climate pollution in the U.S. thus, it is crucial that we address carbon emissions from power plants. Burning gas and coal leads to carbon dioxide emissions and air pollutants. Carbon dioxide is the main cause of global warming overall.
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PA Environment Daily
MAY 8, 2024
However, the availability of CCS is highly dependent on local topology, such as salt caverns available to sequester carbon and the availability of a pipeline infrastructure to transport carbon emissions from individual generating plants to CCS sites potentially hundreds of miles away. Friel-Otten, Rep. Abney Introduce Gov.
NRDC
DECEMBER 12, 2023
This past year saw continued climate action, with important policies that will reduce carbon emissions and air pollution while improving quality of life.
Legal Planet
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
In a recent column , Paul Krugman argued that cutting carbon emissions doesn’t have to mean an end to economic growth. Carbon emissions and growth aren’t joined at the hip. The numbers are really clear about the disconnect between the trajectories of GDP and emissions. He’s right about that.
Legal Planet
MARCH 6, 2023
When the campaign to cut carbon emissions began in the last decade of the 20 th Century, there seemed to be a clear path forward. International negotiations would begin with a framework convention, followed by a later global agreement capping carbon emissions. And indeed, a major climate bill did pass the House.
Legal Planet
JANUARY 2, 2024
The Biden Administration has issued important regulations to cut carbon emissions and air pollution from trucks and cars. Another big regulation should be out before summer and will cut emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants. What will happen to Biden’s big regulatory efforts ? Will the D.C.
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