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Good News—and Bad—about Fossil Fuel Power Plants in 2023 

Union of Concerned Scientists

In 2019, air pollution more broadly was responsible for about 6.7 GW of gas capacity set to retire, but also slightly outpacing the planned additions of wind power. Modeling has shown that if the United States is going to live up to its Paris Agreement targets aimed at limiting global warming to 1.5

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Analysis: Coal returns to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor

A Greener Life

Pakistan’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) ­– its climate pledge under the Paris Agreement – targets 60% renewable energy generation by 2030, including hydropower. The NDC also states: “From 2020, new coal power plants are subject to a moratorium.” No new Chinese-backed coal power overseas?

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Dutch Elections: Energy and Climate Considerations

Energy and Climate Law

This blogpost shows what is at stake regarding climate and energy policy, focusing on the election programmes of the different political parties. First, an introduction to the political landscape of the Netherlands will be given. This blog consists of three parts. The outliers are PVV and FvD (and recent split-off JA21).

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November 2017 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

A day after the court’s decision, BLM published a proposed rule to temporarily suspend or delay certain requirements until January 17, 2019. California v. Bureau of Land Management , Nos. 17-cv-03804-EDL, 17-cv-3885-EDL (N.D. Republican National Committee , No. 3:17 -cv-00123 (W.D.

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