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Ask a Scientist: Two Dozen States Can Meet 100 Percent of Electricity Demand with Renewables by 2035

Union of Concerned Scientists

Since its founding in 2017, the US Climate Alliance —a coalition of states committed to meeting the goals of the Paris climate accord—has grown to 24 states and one US territory. From 2020 to 2040, solar generation in these states jumps nearly ninefold and wind generation more than sevenfold.

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November 2017 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

The plaintiffs alleged that Peabody (and a number of other fossil fuel companies) caused greenhouse gas emissions that resulted in sea level rise and damage to their property. Peabody, a coal company, filed for bankruptcy in April 2016 and emerged from bankruptcy under a plan that became effective on April 3, 2017. Seggos , No.

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Lingering Climate Injustice in Bowling Green, KY

Union of Concerned Scientists

It is expensive to power our homes on fossil fuels, which contribute to global warming and present adverse health risks from pollution. She is a long time KFTC member, having served on the Steering Committee and Economic Justice Committee, and joined KFTC staff as an Organizer in 2017.

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Analysis: Could electric vehicles feed China’s grid?

A Greener Life

This will become increasingly important as solar and wind power expands because these energy flows are more difficult to adjust than, say, coal power. Unfortunately, due to trading-power difficulties between provinces, China’s east still relies on fossil fuels for much of its electricity generation.

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Analysis: Coal returns to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor

A Greener Life

Pakistan’s energy sector is dominated by fossil fuels. According to the country’s Finance Division , as of April 2022, just under 60% of total installed generation capacity used fossil fuels, including gas, oil and coal. This project was approved in 2017, long before the Chinese president’s proclamation.”

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Pipeline Decisions Do Not Spell Doom for Transmission

Law Columbia

However, because these stumbling blocks arose out of water quality issues that are specific to fossil fuel pipelines, they are unlikely to affect electricity transmission. Utility lines include power lines as well as oil and gas pipelines, among other things. In April of this year, the U.S.

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A Global Biogas Revolution Is Taking Place

Edouard Stenger

While solar PV and wind power are grabbing headlines, another clean energy revolution is silently taking place. This fertilizer can help local agriculture become more sustainable and less fossil-fuel-dependent. Anaerobic digestion also produces massive amounts of digestate.