article thumbnail

Stepping Up to the Challenge: US Can Meet Climate Goals if Policymakers Take Immediate, Concerted Action

Union of Concerned Scientists

New UCS study shows how we can accelerate US clean energy ambition An interdisciplinary team of UCS experts set out to explore how the US can meet its goals to cut heat-trapping emissions 50%-52% below 2005 levels by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions no later than 2050. The reductions in PM2.5

article thumbnail

Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Martin Produces Whale Of A Guitar For Earth Day As Lehigh Valley Company Continues Environmental Tradition -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: PJM Electric Grid Has Significant Decline In Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen Oxide, Sulfur Dioxide Emissions Since 2005 -- Scranton Times: Author Diane Ackerman Sheds Light On Environmental Factors And Mental Health (..)

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Ask a Scientist: Top Takeaways from the New EPA Carbon Pollution Rules

Union of Concerned Scientists

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. JM: That’s right. billion to $5.9 billion.

article thumbnail

Wednesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 4.24.24

PA Environment Daily

.' -- The Allegheny Front: US Energy Secretary Visits Pittsburgh Steel Plant To Tout New Energy Efficiency Rule, Union Jobs -- Post-Gazette Editorial: Saving Butler Steel Mill From New Federal Rules Was Inspired Policymaking -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: PJM Electric Grid Has Significant Decline In Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen Oxide, Sulfur Dioxide (..)