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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

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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. But the calculus changes when it comes to compliance.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

/DEP Publish New Go Solar And Save Toolkit For Schools [PaEN] -- LancasterOnline: Climate Summit At Millersville University Emphasizes Education, Empowerment -- NorthcentralPA.com: EQT Gas Invites Applications For PA Qrew Camps For Students Grades 9-11 To Teach about Natural Gas Industry, Careers -- Penn State Students Help PA Communities Track Carbon (..)

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Wednesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 4.24.24

PA Environment Daily

Penn State Technology Center Room 243 200 Innovation Blvd, State College. DCED PA Grade Crude [Oil] Development Advisory Council meeting. Click Here for options to attend remotely. Contact: Adam Walters adwalters@pa.gov or 717-214-6548.