Enviromental Defense

MAY 18, 2021

The decision to ditch coal was the biggest single action of its time to cut carbon emissions in North America. But what you probably haven’t heard is that our grid is getting dirtier again, with fossil fuels increasing in our electricity supply from burning natural gas. Ontario Energy Output by Fuel Type: 2020 .

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Electricity Natural Gas Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy 52

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 12, 2022

All told, they represent 56 percent of the US population, generate 62 percent of the country’s gross domestic product, and are responsible for 43 percent of the country’s annual carbon emissions. It also creates opportunities in component manufacturing, sales, financing and maintenance for a range of renewable energy technologies.

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Electricity Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Nitrogen Oxides 253

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 31, 2022

6:00 - 7:00 p.m. -- Environmental Hearing Board Rules Renovo Energy Natural Gas-Fired Power Plant Limits On Sulfur Dioxide, VOC Emissions Set Too High [PaEN] -- Clean Air Council Celebrates Joseph Minott's 40 Year Commitment To Leading The Council, And To The Environment [PaEN] -- Public Herald: Sen. TODAY 6:00: Virtual.

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Politics Carbon Emissions 62

Environmental Progress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

Thanks in large measure to natural gas replacing coal, the International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts carbon emissions in 2040 to be lower than in almost all of the IPCC scenarios. Carbon emissions are thus following the same trajectory as other air pollutants.

2020 96

2020 Air Pollution Climate Change Natural Gas 96

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

In addition to all those benefits, solar schools projects have immense local benefits such as reducing carbon emissions and creating family sustaining jobs.” Solar Energy Help Now; Avoid Natural Gas Price Spikes Related Articles This Week: -- Rep. Fiedler was joined by labor, educational and environmental leaders.

Renewable Energy 82

Renewable Energy Nuclear Power Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 82

Cresforum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The United States has natural advantages for hydrogen production because of its ample availability of feedstocks, storage, and adaptable natural gas supply infrastructure. As a result, the carbon emissions of hydrogen production can vary depending on the process used. Growth in the U.S. pdf (energy.gov).

Fossil Fuels 78

Fossil Fuels Electricity 2028 Natural Gas 78

Environmental Progress

MARCH 11, 2021

4] Meanwhile, many experts see in recent trends an inevitable transition away from coal and nuclear power plants, designed to function as baseload capacity, toward variable renewable energy sources with just-in-time natural gas back-up. 7] Nuclear plants are among the most reliable components of America’s power grids.

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Electricity Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 2019 101

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2024

Billion Susquehanna River Hydroelectric Project -- Post-Gazette - Anya Litvak: Hearing Begin On Proposed Peoples Natural Gas Rate Increase Of Up To 21.4% PaEN] -- Marcellus Drilling News: ‘Selling Oil And Natural Gas To China?’ ‘It

2024 75

2024 Conservation Renewable Energy Endangered Species Act 75

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

million is to be used for methane abatement projects from plugging abandoned gas wells. -- $62.5 million for sewer and water infrastructure and stormwater mitigation, including riparian planting for carbon dioxide reduction, stream buffering and streambank restoration. -- $62.5 At least $12.5

Carbon Dioxide 52

Carbon Dioxide Clean Energy Carbon Emissions Nuclear Power 52

Environmental Progress

JULY 29, 2020

Rather, they resulted in low-wage service sector jobs, greater dependence on imported Chinese technologies, and higher energy costs. They have caused electricity prices to rise 50 percent in Germany since 2007, the first year it got more than 10 percent of its power from subsidized wind, solar, and biomass.

2020 52

2020 Climate Change Renewable Energy Carbon Emissions 52

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

29; No Information Yet On Whether Oil & Gas Development Health Risks Will Be Included Health Department Distributing Free Potassium Iodide Tablets To Pennsylvanians Near State’s Four Active Nuclear Power Plants Sept. Decline In Energy Use; $4.6 Million In Energy Savings; 14.6% Decline In Energy Use; $4.6 1 POLLINATORS!

Conservation 52

Conservation Nuclear Power Waste Pollution Control 52

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2024

Thank you for your leadership! -- Feature- Remembering March 28, 1979 At The Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant - The Accident No One Thought Would Happen [PaEN] -- PennLive - Charles Thompson: 45 Years After Infamous Accident, Why Are They Still Cleaning Up Three Mile Island?

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Conservation Air Pollution Climate Change Renewable Energy 97

A Greener Life

JULY 23, 2021

Japan, a long-time supporter of nuclear power, now has serious hydrogen ambitions. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be powered by hydrogen. The Tokyo Olympics will be powered by a fuel with ambition – hydrogen. There is talk that a global “hydrogen economy” can emerge to save the climate from carbon emissions.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Electricity Carbon Dioxide Carbon Emissions 98

Environmental Progress

AUGUST 3, 2020

I further argue that, if we continue to develop in these ways, deaths from natural disasters will continue to decline, food surpluses will continue to rise, and global carbon emissions will likely peak and decline soon, preventing temperatures from rising more than three degrees centigrade over pre-industrial levels.

Fossil Fuels 122

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Atmosphere Natural Gas 122

Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

During the four days of emergency operations during the cold snap, from early February 15th to midnight February 18th, output levels of nuclear, natural gas, coal, and wind to the grid were 79.3 For natural gas it was 40%, or 46% based on winter adequacy expectations. percent of the grid’s power.

2021 113

2021 Renewable Energy Electricity Natural Gas 113

Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) authorization of the export of natural gas from Dominion Cove Point LNG, LP’s (Dominion’s ) facility in Maryland. Opponents of EPA Carbon Standards for New Coal-Fired Power Plants Filed Initial Briefs. Circuit to Expedite Consideration of Challenge to Natural Gas Pipeline.

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