Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Fortunately, we already have readily available ways to create a more sustainable transportation future for everyone right now , no matter where they live. Shifting these trips to sustainable alternatives is crucial to reducing emissions now. We just need our political leaders to take action. But the climate crisis is happening now.

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Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Required the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to set standards for greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) new vehicles. Required state to reduce emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 and gave broad authority to CARB to implement the standard. Required zero carbon emissions from power grid by 2045. AB 1493 (Pavley Act).

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 16, 2023

Previous IPCC reports have concluded that human activities such as burning fossil fuels are the primary cause of climate change: about 70 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions come from burning fossil fuels for electricity, transportation, and industry. 1) It starts with tracking emissions. degrees C. .”

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 10, 2022

Rather than offering modern transportation solutions, this government is proposing to build out-of-date mega highways which will destroy forests, farmland, and wetlands, while increasing the province’s carbon emissions. Ontario can and must do better. . When: March 10, 2022 Onwards.

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Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Combined with electrification of bus fleets, the report finds that with these measures, Canada can reduce carbon emissions by sixty-five million tonnes by 2035, if investments begin now. Sixty-five million tonnes over the period 2024-2035 is equivalent to the annual carbon emissions produced by 20 million cars.

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E2 Law Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Specifically, New York is statutorily required to achieve: An economy-wide 85% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050; 70% renewable energy consumption by 2030 followed by a 100% zero-emission electric system by 2040; and.

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Legal Planet

APRIL 3, 2023

Social Cost of Carbon D. EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act (CAA) A. Standards for carbon and methane emissions from new sources Permitting requirements for carbon emissions from new stationary sources of major sources of existing pollutants. Co-benefits E.

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Law and Environment

JUNE 16, 2021

On June 10, 2021, the Transportation Climate Initiative Program (TCI-P) states released a final model rule creating a regional cap-and-trade-program to reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 1, 2022

That’s because the case, which was about the nature and scope of EPA authority in regulating carbon emissions from existing power plants, turned on a rule that does not exist. EPA did not revoke EPA’s underlying authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act. Simply by taking West Virginia v.

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Legal Planet

MARCH 6, 2023

Hydrogen can be used for medium-to-long-term energy storage, heat and power generation, and transportation. This is partly because hydrogen production is energy inefficient and––when derived from fossil fuels––still a significant source of carbon emissions. Inefficient end uses for hydrogen can further exacerbate this problem.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 25, 2022

Transportation is the largest source of global warming emissions in the US and the passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs produce the majority of transportation emissions. Limiting climate change will require the rapid reduction in these emissions from the vehicles we drive. global warming) emissions.

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Enviromental Defense

APRIL 2, 2024

Nate Wallace, Program Manager, Clean Transportation: It is great news for housing and public transit that the federal government intends to tie the forthcoming Permanent Public Transit Fund to transit-friendly land-use standards near federally funded transit stations.

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Washington Nature

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

As we continue to reduce carbon emissions, we also must ensure we’re supporting building communities that are prepared to face our new climate reality. For instance, transportation accounts for 40 percent of Washington state greenhouse gas emissions. Check out Futurewise’s work on #WaCantWait.

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Clean Energy Law

MARCH 11, 2021

While not part of the MOU, the states of New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Vermont, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina released a statement signaling their desire to work with the states party to the MOU and the Transportation & Climate Initiative (TCI) in general.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2024

million to support grid modernization, clean and renewable energy, transportation electrification and community engagement initiatives in the Pittsburgh region. DLC received more than $19.8 million, and worked with several partners, including local governments, businesses and nonprofits, to secure more than $43.7

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 23, 2023

Ontario’s commitment to gas will prove to be a costly mistake, hurting taxpayers who will be on the hook for paying for gas plants that cannot operate due to their carbon emissions and due to missed economic opportunities thanks to an increasingly dirty grid. It will not increase clean energy generation in any way.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Last week, the Federal Highway Administration finalized an important regulation–the greenhouse gas performance measure. Currently, only 24 states and the District of Columbia have laws requiring them to set targets and track their greenhouse gas emissions from transportation. They just need to put them together.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 23, 2023

They’re called Scope 3 emissions, and they are key to understanding the big picture of a company’s impact on the environment. First, let me explain the three “scopes” of carbon emissions. Scope 1 emissions come from power plants, oil rigs and other sources directly owned or controlled by a company.

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Law and Environment

JANUARY 26, 2022

The White House has taken a strong stance in expanding the production and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation industry. The Administration has identified the aviation industry as a climate priority in its push to reduce the country’s carbon footprint.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Now the PA Turnpike is leading the way on sustainable transportation initiatives - learn how this iconic highway is transforming into a roadway of the future! -- April 12: Sustainable Building Initiative: Buildings are responsible for a large percentage greenhouse gas operational emissions nationally.

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Physics World

MAY 5, 2021

The team hopes that the invention could reduce both the amount of packaging needed for pasta and the carbon emissions associated with cooking and transporting it. This empty space is great for soaking up sauce, but it makes pasta inefficient to package, store and transport. Groovy dough.

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E2 Law Blog

JANUARY 27, 2023

In this episode of Greenberg Traurig’s E2 Law Podcast, attorneys Steven Russo , Zackary Knaub , and Jane McLaughlin discuss New York State’s cap-and-invest program to limit greenhouse gas emissions and share revenue with New Yorkers from disadvantaged communities to help cover utility bills, transportation costs, and decarbonization.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 11, 2022

The petition points to these potential benefits of electrification-- -- Benefits to electric-grid utilization – electrification of transportation could improve load factor on the grid, increasing the overall efficiency of the system. The burning of transportation fuels, such as gasoline and diesel, is a substantial source of air pollution.

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Law and Environment

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

To decarbonize our energy system, electrify transportation and buildings, and drastically reduce our contribution to climate change, we’ll need to develop and deploy significant wind, solar, and other renewable energy generating facilities as quickly as possible. The Act establishes this $2.5

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Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

When it comes to climate action, it can be difficult to understand what makes a strong climate plan that puts us on a pathway to zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions – and what new policies and tools are actually dangerous distractions from real solutions. Current global CCUS capacity is about 0.001% of annual greenhouse gas emissions.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 6, 2023

Ninety percent of the hydrogen being produced today is known as grey hydrogen and is produced using methane, a process whose greenhouse gas emissions make it an unacceptable solution for reducing our carbon footprint. Blue hydrogen has a very, very large greenhouse gas footprint.” The science doesn’t support it.

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Legal Planet

MAY 9, 2022

because the company engages in the exploration, production, utilization, transportation, sale, or manufacturing of fossil fuel based energy. ” Suppose instead that the company refuses to do business with firms with high carbon emissions. There are no national standards for companies to report their greenhouse gas emissions.”.

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Edouard Stenger

MARCH 7, 2023

Inner city mobility and transportation are a key element to our global energy transition. mile per day- global carbon emissions would drop by nearly 700 million tonnes per year , ie. more than the national carbon footprint of countries such as the UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia or Australia.

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Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

San Francisco voters took a step in this direction last week by approving extension of the existing transportation sales tax (Prop. Certain targeted taxes–for example, on large commercial buildings’ carbon emissions or on vacant properties–can both raise revenue equitably and align with broader climate goals.

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Edouard Stenger

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Money spent on renewables totalled $495 billion (a 17% increase over the previous year) and the electrification of transport totalled $466 billon (with a 54% increase over 2021). As electricity generation is part of the main greenhouse gases emitter, having solar and wind growing at a breakneck pace is source for hope.

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Capaccio

OCTOBER 27, 2022

When you buy local, you are helping to lower carbon emissions by minimizing the distance that your food has to travel. Food waste puts pressure on limited resources, accounts for greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to climate change. Remember, every little bit counts. Buy Local .

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Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Get Moving, without the greenhouse gases Transportation is the biggest contributor to carbon emissions in Ontario – over 30 per cent. Most of these emissions are from passenger vehicles, so start by considering the impact of your everyday journeys. Keep fighting for climate action with us!

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2022

“As part of our commitment to create a clean energy future for all in the Pittsburgh region, DLC is increasing opportunities for customers and communities to experience the many benefits of electric mobility while addressing one of our area’s largest sources of carbon emissions and air pollution —?transportation,”

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Enviromental Defense

JUNE 6, 2023

This means the responsibility to build new, affordable homes, stop car-dependent sprawl and reduce carbon emissions will largely fall on the City of Toronto – southern Ontario’s largest city. Mode Share is the increase in the number of people who mostly travel by active transportation (e.g., walking and cycling).

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Circle of Blue

AUGUST 5, 2021

Water Sector Carbon Emissions, But Its Potential Remains Underdeveloped. Like all other industries, the clock is ticking for the sector to cut its carbon pollution, given President Joe Biden’s goal to halve the country’s greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050.

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Enviromental Defense

AUGUST 30, 2021

Even if it were possible, simply eliminating carbon emissions from fossil fuel production would not address the myriad impacts of fossil fuel production faced primarily by Indigenous and front-line communities. Carbon capture and release: a license to pollute . Check out this blog for a backgrounder on hydrogen.).

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A Greener Life

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Experts in the airline industry estimate these eco-friendly options will contribute to roughly 65% of emission reductions. When it comes to the airline industry, sustainable aviation fuel may be its ticket to a low-carbon future. In April, Air Canada committed to investing $50 million in SAFs and other carbon-reducing technologies.

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