Physics World

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Mention “nuclear power” and attention almost immediately turns to safety. Despite huge advances in nuclear technology in recent decades, everyone still thinks about the accidents that occurred at older reactors like Chernobyl , Three Mile Island or Fukushima. Dozens of countries don’t even have – or don’t want – nuclear power.

Nuclear Power

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Germany decides to phase out nuclear power, complicating efforts to decarbonize the power sector. My foray into Germany climate policy left me with unanswered questions: What was the politics behind Germany’s history of climate action? Germany has dragged its feet on EVs because of its powerful car industry.

Nuclear Power

Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Cooperation between Russia and China on fast breeder reactors Civilian nuclear agreements and cooperation between countries are not uncommon, especially between nuclear supplier countries and those looking to expand and develop nuclear power programs.

Nuclear Power

Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

A new report finds water and energy use from Oahu hotels did not decrease in 2020 despite lockdown orders. United Nations experts will assess plans to release treated radioactive water into the ocean from a closed nuclear power plant in Japan. A study from the S. Rainstorms Wreak Havoc in British Colombia. 369 LAKES .

2021

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The grid might not meet that demand Electricity for data centers comes from the grid, and by extension, the mix of power plants that supply the grid. New data center proposals can be of the scale of nuclear power plants and some even seek to connect directly to existing nuclear plants.

Electricity

A Greener Life

APRIL 19, 2022

While Macron has positioned himself as a pro-climate action word leader he is unpopular amongst many climate activists and people on the left, with many disliking his support for nuclear power and pro-business views. Banning wind turbines. An aberration.

Nuclear Power

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Senate returns to voting session Feb. 27, 28, March 1, 6, 7, 8 -- Committee Schedule -- March 7-- Governor’s Budget Address House returns to voting session Feb. 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, March 1 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- DEP Citizens Advisory Council To Hear Updates From Oil & Gas, Abandoned Mine Reclamation Programs Feb.

Natural Gas

Energy and Climate Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The financial part of this Green Deal is the European Green Deal Investment Plan (EGDIP) , revealed on 14 January 2020. Source: The European Green Deal Investment Plan and Just Transition Mechanism explained, EC, Brussels, 14 January 2020, p. A legislative proposal will be presented in March 2020 to officially set it up.

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Casinos -- PennLive - Charles Thompson: Former WGAL News Anchor Janelle Stelson Launches Bid For Democratic Nomination To Oppose Republican Cong.

Fossil Fuels

A Greener Life

APRIL 7, 2022

Now in place for three months, the new coalition has overhauled a decades-long political stance toward Russia which was centred on Wandel durch Handel (change through trade). In 2020, around 70% of its energy consumption was covered by imports of fossil fuels , including uranium. Dependence on Russian fossil fuels.

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Bishops Have Been All But Silent PA Politics -- TribLive - Deb Erdley: Group Again Lobbies Lawmakers For ‘People’s Maps’ Over Traditional PA Politics -- PG: New Pittsburgh Mayor’s Victory Opens 2 State House Seats In City Districts -- PA Cap-Star: Race For Philly House Seat Is Getting Crowded -- ScrantonT: Cong. Yaw’s Senate Bill 284.

Nuclear Power

Law Columbia

JUNE 1, 2022

But the country changed course as a result of the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami, which led to the forced shutdown of nuclear power plants and greater reliance on fossil fuels. As of May 2022 , there are 163 operating coal-fired power plants in Japan. As a result, Japan’s CO 2 emissions increased, peaking in 2013.

Paris Agreement

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2024

[PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Hosts 2 Educator Workshops Nov.

Toxic Substances Control Act

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2022

On March 30, the House voted 126 to 72 to pass House Bill 637 (Struzzi-R-Indiana) designed to block the final DEP regulation establishing a Carbon Pollution Reduction Program covering power plants that’s consistent with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Read more here. At least $12.5 Read more here.

Regulations

Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

During the four days of emergency operations during the cold snap, from early February 15th to midnight February 18th, output levels of nuclear, natural gas, coal, and wind to the grid were 79.3 What both states needed to avoid blackouts was more power from reliable, firm, “baseload” power plants, not weather-dependent ones.

2021

Environmental Progress

JULY 29, 2020

Click here to download the letter as a PDF July 29, 2020 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker of the House of Representatives Washington, D.C. I understand that Congressional hearings involve some political theater. However, I am not a political appointee. I am told that Members from both sides sometimes act this way.

Renewable Energy

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Other States/National/International -- AP: Hurricane Fiona Nears Dominican Republic After Pounding Puerto Rico -- AP: Flood Waters Receding After Storm Batters Western Alaska -- AP: First Public Global Database Of Fossil Fuels Launches -- The Guardian: Burning World’s Fossil Fuel Reserves Could Emit 3.5

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Fitzpatrick Hails Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill As A Win For PA -- Inquirer: The Infrastructure Bill Is Big, But It Won’t Transform America’s Focus On Cars National/International -- The Guardian: Military Deployed As Canadian Pacific North-West Grapples With Devastating Floods [Is PA Ready?] -- The Guardian: U.S.

Nuclear Power

Environmental Progress

JANUARY 20, 2022

It has therefore drafted a proposal(2)- a Delegated Regulation - which sets out screening criteria for investments in nuclear energy, effectively declaring nuclear energy part of the sustainable finance taxonomy. There are no good arguments to call nuclear a sustainable investment at one time and not sustainable a moment later.

Fossil Fuels

Environmental Progress

MARCH 11, 2021

4] Meanwhile, many experts see in recent trends an inevitable transition away from coal and nuclear power plants, designed to function as baseload capacity, toward variable renewable energy sources with just-in-time natural gas back-up. The answer is that there was a lot more generating capacity in 2006 than in 2020. 5] The U.S.

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Set Grove -- AP: PA Supreme Court Throws Out Republican Lawmakers’ Subpoena In 2020 Presidential Election Case -- Warren Times: Republican Rep. Scott Martin, Rep.

Nuclear Power

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 8, 2024

. -- French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust Partners With Raymond & Kathleen Nester To Permanently Preserve 24-Acre Farm In Chester County [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun - Bill Bower: Reflections In Nature - It’s Hard To Predict When Leaves Will Change Their Colors -- Williamsport Sun: Oct.

Nuclear Power

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 7, 2022

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Governor’s Race -- Erie Times: Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Mastriano Calls Shapiro The ‘Extreme’ Candidate -- Politico: Republican PA Gubernatorial Candidate Mastriano Threatens To Renege On Testifying Before U.S. House Panel Investigating The Assault On U.S.

Politics

PA Environment Daily

MAY 12, 2023

Coal, Gas Power Plants Reflect ‘Urgency’ Of Climate Crisis PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- PennLive: Election Officials In Central PA Expect Smooth Sailing With Primary Results Tuesday -- PA Capital-Star: PA House Republican Budget Maven Calls For Reforms In 2023-24 Budget Process -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: Sen.

Air Pollution

PA Environment Daily

JULY 12, 2022

In the meantime, security of oil and gas supplies will continue to pose a challenge for Europe, and also for other regions, he said.”

Natural Gas

Environmental Progress

JULY 29, 2020

July 28, 2020 Good morning Chairperson Castor, Ranking Member Graves, and members of the committee. Why Nuclear Energy Is More Important Than Climate Change Anyone genuinely concerned about climate change, air pollution, or the impact of renewables on wildlife should advocate nuclear energy. Find the full text here !

2020

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 16, 2022

PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- LancasterOnline: Republican Lancaster County Commissioners Led Effort To Repeal Law Authorizing No Excuse Mail-In Voting At State County Commissioners Meeting -- PA Capital-Star: Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Mastriano Removes Social Media Profile Pics After Warning From U.S.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 8, 2022

House Hearing On Attack At U.S.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 13, 2022

PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- Sen. 17 EarthTalk Webinar To Discuss Large-Scale Solar Trends, Impacts And Implications [PaEN] -- Still Time To Register For 2022 Statewide Litter Summit In Lancaster Nov. 1-2 [PaEN] -- Warren Times: Middle School Students Learn During Conewango Creek Cleanup -- Register Now For Oct. Dr. Oz For U.S.

Carbon Monoxide

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Mastriano, After Big Defeat To End 2022, Climbs Back Onto Political Stage -- PennLive: Republican Sen. Mastriano, After Big Defeat To End 2022, Climbs Back Onto Political Stage -- PennLive: Republican Sen. Shapiro -- Gov. Mastriano Considering Run For U.S.

Politics

Environmental Progress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

Shellenberger, Founder and President, Environmental Progress For the House Oversight Committee August 5, 2020 Good morning Chairwoman Maloney, Ranking Member Comer, and members of the committee. In a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi after that hearing I noted that I am aware that Congressional hearings involve some political theater.

2020

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2022

Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) said opponents of natural gas infrastructure projects “just need to be ignored and politically ran over.” percent in the 10-state RGGI region from 2008 to 2020. Note: Market-driven competition with natural gas has shut down 20 coal-fired power plants in Pennsylvania, with only three remaining [ Read more here.]

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 22, 2022

Capitol -- WITF: How PA Played A Role In A Fake Elector Scheme During 2020 Election -- LancasterOnline: U.S. What’s Your Community Doing? House Hearing Investigating The Assault On U.S. House Committee Investigating Assault On U.S.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 9, 2022

2020 Election -- WITF: How Republican Candidate For Governor Mastriano Promoted Election Lies Between Election Day, Jan. Marina White Stepping Down As Chair Of Philly’s Republican Party -- Erie Times Guest Essay: Could The Primary Election Signal Rock Bottom In PA Politics? Capitol, Efforts To Throw Out Nov. 6 Assault On U.S.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 17, 2022

Capitol Barricade Before Killing Himself Lived In Lehigh Valley, Had Lengthy Criminal History -- Inquirer: A QAnon Follower Who Drove To Philly’s 2020 Vote Count In A Hummer Filled With Guns Now Facing Criminal Charges Related To Assault On U.S. What’s Your Community Doing?

Natural Gas

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.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2022

2020 -- AP: Republicans Fear Far-Right Candidate Sen. Abney, Grayson Square Off In Pittsburgh House District -- AP: Anti-Abortion Sen. Casey Backs Abortion Rights Bill -- TribLive: Casey Says He Supports Codifying Abortion Rights Into Federal Law -- York Dispatch: ‘ Devastating’ Death Leads Dallastown H.S.

Natural Gas