Union of Concerned Scientists
OCTOBER 28, 2022
6 was enacted, the plants have emitted more than 29 million tons of heat-trapping carbon dioxide, 28,000 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx), and 16,000 tons of sulfur dioxide (SOx). In addition, FirstEnergy—owner of the two uneconomic nuclear power plants H.B. Ohio regulators need to act.
Union of Concerned Scientists
MAY 12, 2022
From 2020 to 2040, solar generation in these states jumps nearly ninefold and wind generation more than sevenfold. Our analysis also demonstrates renewables’ power. Just as important, cleaning up the power grid also lowers carbon dioxide emissions. The average energy burden across those states declines from 3.7
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Vermont Law
JUNE 29, 2020
Under Governor Northam’s direction, Virginia’s Energy Policy shifted quite dramatically from when he first took office in January 2018 to what we have at the end of the 2020 Legislative Session. Today the energy sector accounts for 30% of the carbon dioxide emissions in. By Antonia Douglas. Executive Order 43. recent flip.
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. Starting with methane was likely more politically feasible than carbon dioxide for several reasons.
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 31, 2022
The vote total is not enough to override a Governor’s veto, which happened to a similar bill in 2020. million for sewer and water infrastructure and stormwater mitigation, including riparian planting for carbon dioxide reduction, stream buffering and streambank restoration. -- $62.5 Read more here. At least $12.5
Union of Concerned Scientists
APRIL 19, 2023
There were two rotating outages during a heatwave in August 2020, a close call when a wildfire knocked out a critical transmission line in July 2021, and the state just barely squeaked by in September 2022 when a historic heatwave led to record-high electricity demand. The list goes on, but you get the point.
A Greener Life
JULY 23, 2021
Japan, a long-time supporter of nuclear power, now has serious hydrogen ambitions. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be powered by hydrogen. The Tokyo Olympics will be powered by a fuel with ambition – hydrogen. Grey is made from natural gas or coal, and has a large carbon footprint. By Fred Pearce.
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