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Minnesota: Will This Be the Year for a 100-Percent Carbon-Free Electricity Policy?

Union of Concerned Scientists

On January 26, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed House File 7 —the 100% Clean Energy Bill. Now, with climate and clean energy majorities in both chambers, Minnesota is poised to join other leading states in updating its clean energy policies equitably with benefits for all residents.

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Ask a Scientist: The US Has to Do More to Meet Its Carbon Emissions Reduction Goals

Union of Concerned Scientists

The legislation committed nearly $400 billion to support, among other things, wind and solar power, battery storage, electric vehicles, and other clean energy technologies that will make a significant dent in US heat-trapping emissions. How is that going to happen? Their report, however, comes with a warning.

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Emissions by the Big Utilities: Where They Are, What They’re Aiming For

Legal Planet

There’s a lot of discussion of how the private sector is supporting renewable energy, but it’s almost all about power consumers like Apple and Walmart. Net zero by 2030, 50% cut from 2007 by 2030. Dominion Energy. Net zero by 2050, 50% cut by 2030, and 100% clean energy by 2040. Renewables: 15%.

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A Handy New Chart Shows Clean Energy’s Remarkable Progress

Union of Concerned Scientists

Spring is a glorious time for renewable energy. And, this spring, that clean energy production is looking more impressive than ever. It didn’t pass the 1 percent mark on a monthly basis until 2007.

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Sounding Green vs Being Green: How to finance sustainability?

HumanNature

As per the World Investment Report 2023, much of the growth in international investment in renewable energy, which has nearly tripled since the adoption of the Paris Agreement in 2015, was concentrated in developed countries. Developing countries need renewable energy investments of about US$1.7 ” (2021).

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Bucknell University Dedicates 1.76 MW Solar Energy Facility In Union County

PA Environment Daily

The article first appeared in The Bucknellian on October 7, 2022 -- Bucknell University is known for many things—stellar academics, superb facilities and superior athletics, but one aspect of the college that is increasing in size and scope is the campus’ focus on green and renewable energy. Reprinted from The Bucknellian.)

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What You Need to Know About the Oil Spill in Huntington Beach, California

Ocean Conservancy

This oil spill is another tragic reminder that we must act swiftly to transition ourselves off fossil fuels and secure a clean and renewable energy future. We must prevent any new offshore oil and gas activity and accelerate a just and equitable transition to clean energy alternatives.

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