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Pennsylvania’s Electric Grid Is Dependent On One Fuel To Generate 59% Of Our Electricity; Market Moving To Renewables + Storage

PA Environment Daily

On March 7, the Independent Fiscal Office issued its latest Pennsylvania Electricity update that reports the electricity grid is dependent on one fuel for 59% of the state’s electricity generation-- natural gas-- followed by nuclear power-- 31.9%, coal-- 5.4% In 2010, the mix was 48% coal, 34% nuclear, 15% gas and 2% renewables.

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Guest Post: Climate Litigation in Japan: Citizens’ Attempts for the Coal Phase-Out

Law Columbia

Japan is the world’s 5 th largest CO 2 emitter, with 85 % of emissions deriving from the energy sector, which heavily relies on the use of coal-fired power plants. Japan’s dependency on fossil fuel s had been slightly declining until 2010. In September 2017, in Sendai Citizens v. Civil law cases.

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Climate Litigation Chart Updates – November 2016

Law Columbia

Healey issued the CID in connection with an investigation into unfair or deceptive acts or practices in trade or commerce with respect to fossil fuel products and securities. Sentencing was scheduled for February 3, 2017. Power Plant Owners Challenged New York “Zero Emission Credits” for Nuclear Plants.

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Testimony before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce 2021 Texas Grid Failure

Environmental Progress

Few people realize that Germany has actually increased its fossil fuel combustion capacity over the 20 years of its landmark renewable energy program from 2001 to the present. should maintain and expand its fleet of highly-reliable, carbon-free, and 94 percent efficient nuclear power plants. I believe the U.S.

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Sen. Yaw Proposes Independent Energy Office To Promote Development Of PA’s Diverse Energy Portfolio - Natural Gas, Nuclear Power, Coal

PA Environment Daily

Yaw noted the IEO would be modeled after Pennsylvania’s Independent Fiscal Office , which was created by Act 120 of 2010, and Act 100 of 2016. However, it is Pennsylvania’s increasing dependence on natural gas for electricity generation that broke the one-third, one-third, one-third fuel mix Sen. Yaw praised.

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Raytheon Makes Nuclear War More Likely

Corp Watch

USA: Raytheon workers hold 'informational picket,' demand better benefits from corporation Paul Tennant | Eagle Tribune | September 20, 2017 Raytheon production employees, whose contract is due to expire Saturday morning, are demanding better medical coverage from the prominent missile manufacturer.

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The "Patriots" at Raytheon

Corp Watch

USA: Raytheon workers hold 'informational picket,' demand better benefits from corporation Paul Tennant | Eagle Tribune | September 20, 2017 Raytheon production employees, whose contract is due to expire Saturday morning, are demanding better medical coverage from the prominent missile manufacturer.