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Climate Policy in the World’s Fourth Largest Country

Legal Planet

Jakarta is consistently near the top end of the world’s cities with the worst air pollution. This was an increased unconditional commitment compared to the 2010 pledge of 26%. Over three-fourths of Indonesia electricity comes from fossil fuels: 60% from coal and 16% from gas.

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What’s Been Killing U.S. Coal?

Legal Planet

In 2010, U.S. Politically, what has happened to coal jobs may be more salient. But the growth of f racking began in earnest around 2008, and it drove down the price of gas. Growth in renewable energy, which was likely driven by state energy policies, took an extra bit out of the market for coal. Another key factor is often overlooked.

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Electric Vehicle Sales in US Hit the Accelerator Pedal

Union of Concerned Scientists

The higher EV sales volume in Florida and Texas is in part tied to the higher population there, but there are signs that buyers across the political spectrum are interested in EVs. million since 2010), other states across the US are also seeing accelerating sales. EV sales are quickly growing in states across the country.

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Saturday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 12.23.23

PA Environment Daily

8 Hearing On RACT 3 Air Quality Permit For Magnesita Refractories Facility In York County [PaEN] -- DEP Posted 56 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In Dec. York HACC Campus, 2010 Pennsylvania Ave. 23 Farm Succession Workshop. National- $3.12 National- $3.12

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New Analysis Shows Truck Manufacturers’ Scare Tactic Just a Bunch of Hot Air

Union of Concerned Scientists

Though manufacturers largely didn’t adopt the necessary emissions control technology to meet the NO X requirement until 2010, the 2007 standard did require new technologies to be deployed, at an increased upfront cost. <mic drop> So, is industry just full of it? It’s not clear whether such late-breaking support will be enough.

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How Post-War Justice Strategies Can Be Applied to the Climate Crisis  

Union of Concerned Scientists

The dangerous impacts of a warming, fossil-fuel dependent world span from wildfires capable of destroying entire towns to cancer-causing air pollution that afflicts the next generation. The climate crisis is one of humanity’s most complex conflicts yet.

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Sabin Center Files Amicus Brief in Support of New GHG Vehicle Emissions Standards

Law Columbia

In its legislative findings, which remain in air quality statutes today , Congress justified air pollution regulation because “the growth of the amount and complexity of air pollution brought about by urbanization, industrial development, and the increasing use of motor vehicles, has resulted in mounting dangers to the public health and welfare.”