Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 12, 2022

To help avoid the worst possible consequences of climate change, however, the alliance states need to reach that 100-percent objective much more quickly. From 2020 to 2040, solar generation in these states jumps nearly ninefold and wind generation more than sevenfold. Our analysis also demonstrates renewables’ power.

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Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

Testimony before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce For a hearing on “Power Struggle: Examining the 2021 Texas Grid Failure” Written statement submitted by: Michael D. Germany only operated its hard coal plants in 2020 at a 17.1 In 2020, California’s electricity prices rose 7.5

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Of Health: Distributing Free Potassium Iodide Tablets Near State's 4 Active Nuclear Power Plants Sept. Of Health: Distributing Free Potassium Iodide Tablets Near State's 4 Active Nuclear Power Plants Sept. For Virtual Ohio River Basin Conference Oct. 27 Hearing On Biosolids Permit Revisions [PaEN] -- House Adds Sept.

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Physics World

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Tricky problem Nuclear energy is often not viewed as a low-carbon energy source. According to a poll carried out in 2020 by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), only a quarter of people aged between 18 and 24 in the UK are aware that nuclear is a low-carbon source of energy. Courtesy: Shutterstock/andrea dantee).

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Law Columbia

JUNE 1, 2022

Japan , their case challenging the legality of a governmental approval that allows for the construction and operation of new coal-fired power plants. This will be the first climate change case heard before the Supreme Court. Japan’s climate change context. Civil law cases.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 5, 2021

Helpful Resources: Click Here for latest PA Environmental News Like PA Environment Digest on Facebook Follow PA Environment Digest on Twitter Read Weekly PA Environment Digest [Posted: August 5, 2021] PA Environment Digest

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 19, 2023

Change #2: Grid reliability challenges are increasing California’s grid has been facing significant grid reliability issues, struggling to meet peak electricity demand the past few years. In February 2021, SPP launched its Western Energy Imbalance Service which competes directly with the CAISO’s WEIM.

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Law Columbia

AUGUST 23, 2022

For example, the IRA extends and expands existing tax credits for renewable electricity production, and creates a new credit for electricity production at certain nuclear power plants. It also commenced a review of the NSPS and, in 2020, rescinded them.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 16, 2022

Releases Air Quality Annual Review Covering 2021 [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette: Allegheny County Releases 2021 Air Quality Report -- Standard-Journal: Middle Susquehanna RiverKeeper: Watershed Groups Essential, Need Volunteers -- NextPittsburgh: Where’s The Cornfield In The Middle Of Downtown Pittsburgh?

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2022

Background On Oil & Gas Program Funding The latest unconventional well permit fee increase became effective on August 1, 2020 and was already out of date when it was adopted. In calendar 2021, DEP received 741 unconventional well permits , far less than half the number needed to adequately support the program. Read more here.]

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 18, 2021

The rest of our power comes from a mix of nuclear power, renewables like hydro, wind and solar power, and biofuel. Ontario Energy Output by Fuel Type: 2020 . Source: IESO Annual Planning Outlook (updated Feb 2021). And the climate change impacts of using natural gas are severely under reported.

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Energy and Climate Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The aim for the EU is to become climate-neutral by 2050 and this will require massive investments. The financial part of this Green Deal is the European Green Deal Investment Plan (EGDIP) , revealed on 14 January 2020. To do so, this mechanism will mobilise at least €100 billion in investments over the period 2021-2027 (p.1).

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

29; No Information Yet On Whether Oil & Gas Development Health Risks Will Be Included Health Department Distributing Free Potassium Iodide Tablets To Pennsylvanians Near State’s Four Active Nuclear Power Plants Sept. 27 Western PA Conservancy Webinar: Benefits Of Water-Thirsty Trees Sept. 30 Manada Conservancy Hosts Sept.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

16 On Plan For Investing Federal American Rescue Plan Funding [PaEN] -- Outdoor Recreation Added Nearly $14 billion To PA’s Economy In 2021, Up 22% From 2020; Nov. What’s Your Community Doing?

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Corp Watch

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The company also paid out US$59 million in 2021 to settle a class action lawsuit accusing it of providing insufficient pension plans. 17, 2020, after Buncombe County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a $27 million tax incentive for the manufacturing center, the group's website says.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Clare - March 16-18 -- WeConservePA: Virtual Environmental Advisory Council Network Conference February 26 -- ErieT: Struggling With Blight, American Chestnut Tree Faces New Disease Identified By Erie County Researchers -- WeConservePA Webinar: Jan. 25 - Updating Conservation Status Of Rare Plants In PA With Dr. Tanisha M.

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Corp Watch

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The company also paid out US$59 million in 2021 to settle a class action lawsuit accusing it of providing insufficient pension plans. 17, 2020, after Buncombe County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a $27 million tax incentive for the manufacturing center, the group's website says.

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Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

How Biden’s Foreign-Policy Team Got Rich The American Prospect PaulaR Mon, 06/12/2023 - 07:53 Monday, July 6, 2020 Read more Jonathan Guyer They had been public servants their whole careers. But when Hillary Clinton lost the 2016 election, two departing Obama officials were anxious for work. Trump’s win had caught them by surprise.

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Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

Washington Post Runs Pro-War Column Without Disclosing Author’s Raytheon Ties Truthout PaulaR Mon, 06/12/2023 - 07:55 Friday, January 10, 2020 Read more Robert Galbraith Stephen Hadley is on defense contractor Raytheon’s board — and owns company shares worth more than $2.4 The group, called Reject Raytheon Asheville, was formed Nov.

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Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

American Arms Makers Are Making a Killing off of Israel's Slaughter in Gaza Mint Press News PaulaR Mon, 06/12/2023 - 07:52 Friday, May 14, 2021 Read more Jessica Buxbaum GAZA — As diplomatic powers and regional players meet behind closed doors for ceasefire talks, Israel continues showering Gaza with missile fire.

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Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

17, 2020, after Buncombe County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a $27 million tax incentive for the manufacturing center, the group's website says. USA: Raytheon Technologies and Subsidiary Pay $515K to Settle False Claims Act Allegations United States Department of Justice | January 11, 2021 John H.

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Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

17, 2020, after Buncombe County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a $27 million tax incentive for the manufacturing center, the group's website says. USA: Raytheon Technologies and Subsidiary Pay $515K to Settle False Claims Act Allegations United States Department of Justice | January 11, 2021 John H.

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Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

17, 2020, after Buncombe County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a $27 million tax incentive for the manufacturing center, the group's website says. USA: Raytheon Technologies and Subsidiary Pay $515K to Settle False Claims Act Allegations United States Department of Justice | January 11, 2021 John H.

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Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

17, 2020, after Buncombe County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a $27 million tax incentive for the manufacturing center, the group's website says. USA: Raytheon Technologies and Subsidiary Pay $515K to Settle False Claims Act Allegations United States Department of Justice | January 11, 2021 John H.

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Environmental Progress

JANUARY 20, 2022

At RePlanet Nederland, we are delighted that the European Commission has proposed, on December 31, 2021, to include nuclear energy in the sustainable finance taxonomy. Yet, we believe that in its current form the proposal would underachieve the goal of encouraging private investment in nuclear energy as a sustainable activity.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 24, 2023

DEP reported in December that between 2017 and 2021, conventional operators abandoned without plugging 2,246 wells -- 561 a year, on average. I helped respond to the Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant accident, to severe floods, the worst tornadoes Pennsylvania ever experienced and the million gallon Ashland Oil spill.

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