Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 26, 2022

Today marks one year since the precedent-setting court ruling in the Netherlands, which ordered Shell to cut its activities’ carbon emissions by 45 percent compared to 2019 levels to align with the Paris climate agreement.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 29, 2022

That requires bringing global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions to net zero by 2050. To meet that goal, the International Energy Agency’s Net Zero Roadmap released in 2021 says no new oil and gas supply projects can come online. degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

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Law Columbia

DECEMBER 22, 2022

As noted at the end of last year, 2021 was significant for climate litigation, with several decisions worldwide providing a fresh look at stakeholder responsibility for climate change. The strategy required the UK Government to set and meet legally binding targets to reduce carbon emissions. By Maria Antonia Tigre. In Smith v.

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Enviromental Defense

AUGUST 30, 2021

Even if it were possible, simply eliminating carbon emissions from fossil fuel production would not address the myriad impacts of fossil fuel production faced primarily by Indigenous and front-line communities. Carbon capture and release: a license to pollute . Carbon capture and release: a license to pollute .

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Vermont Law

JULY 31, 2023

The social cost of carbon is an economic tool used to determine how much the cost is, in dollars, of emitting another ton of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. As carbon dioxide builds up in the atmosphere, it also traps heat surrounding the planet. The damage this heat creates is SCC.

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Physics World

OCTOBER 16, 2021

Kolbert runs through the smorgasbord of negative-emissions technologies designed to sequester carbon dioxide. To understand the mindset of geoengineers, Kolbert meets physicist Klaus Lackner , founder of the Center for Negative Carbon Emissions at Arizona State University. 2021 Bodley Head £18.99hb 256pp.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

“This carbon credit sale proves this creative approach is a viable concept that can be replicated within our region and across the globe to make transformational change close-to-home.” and will act as the broker of ALT’s available carbon credits, and is certified through the nonprofit City Forest Credits (CFC).

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

On September 1, the Independent Regulatory Review Commission voted 3 to 2 to approve the final Environmental Quality Board regulation to reduce carbon emissions from power plants. The Commission acted after hearing comments on the regulation for four hours of comments from those supporting and opposing the regulation.

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Clean Energy Law

MARCH 11, 2021

On March 1, 2021, the TCI released draft Model Rules for public review. See Latham’s blog post TCI Proposes to Reduce Carbon Emissions From Transportation in the Northeast.) Building on the MOU and the draft Model Rules, the TCI provided an update in March 2021 about its goal to expand opportunities for public engagement.

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HumanNature

MARCH 31, 2021

Guest Post By Erin Boedicker , 2020-2021 Sustainability Leadership Fellow and Ph.D. Figure 1: Size reference for atmospheric particles (US EPA 2016) and a general structure of freshly created black carbon. This means that if we focus on limiting black carbon emissions, we will see very fast improvements in our atmosphere and health.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 30, 2022

Earlier this month the International Energy Agency (IEA) released data showing that global carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions hit an all-time high in 2021, rebounding sharply from the 2020 decline caused by COVID-19 related economic slump. It’s clear we cannot continue to live this way, it will destroy our civilization.”.

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ESA

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The bill retains a provision from the House bill repealing section 20001 of the 2017 Tax Act, which required the Bureau of Land Management to offer oil and gas lease sales in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and cancels the leases sold in January 2021. But Is It Burning Less Carbon? – million for wildlife corridor programs.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 10, 2022

Wolf Now Has To Decide To Hold Oil & Gas Drillers Accountable, Or Create A $5.1

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 4, 2021

It is caused by human activity and carbon emissions. According to Pennsylvania’s recently released 2021 Climate Impacts Assessment, average annual temperatures in the commonwealth will rise by 5.9°F “A climate crisis is happening before our eyes. Every day, its impacts grow more severe.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Under the net zero scenario: Wind, solar, and other renewables nearly triple their share of US electricity generation from 22% in 2021 to 60% in 2030, 81% in 2035, and 92% in 2050. Overall economywide fossil fuel use falls 50% between 2021 and 2040 and 82% by 2050.  Coal is phased out of the power sector by 2030. The reductions in PM2.5

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Environmental Progress

JULY 3, 2023

Much of the cradle-to-grave carbon intensity data that governments depend on to guide in photovoltaic arrays are instead based on modeling assumptions that are likely to have grossly under-estimated — if not made-up — solar’s carbon emissions because they cannot get insights from Chinese manufacturers.

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Vermont Law

JUNE 29, 2020

Today the energy sector accounts for 30% of the carbon dioxide emissions in. which set a 30% renewable energy goal by 2030 and a 100% carbon-free goal by 2050 for Virginia. is to bring zero-carbon electricity supply to Virginia by 2050. to reduce statewide electric carbon emissions by 30 percent by 2030. [1].

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2023

Completed in December 2021, the county installed a 2.5-acre The Township was awarded the grant in May of 2021 and performed water sampling over the summer months. Collectively, the award-winning projects engaged hundreds of partners and achieved the following results: -- Grew and donated nearly 10,000 lbs.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 23, 2022

The Shell board has recommended that shareholders vote against the resolution and instead is seeking shareholder approval of the company’s Energy Transition Progress Report 2021. ExxonMobil (Wednesday, May 25, at 9:30 a.m. The public comment period on the rule is open through June 17. Looming Liability.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 27, 2023

These new protections will include updates to power plant standards on carbon emissions , mercury pollution , and toxic coal ash pollution , just to name a few. And again, none of these data points take into account the insidious health and environmental costs associated with fossil-fueled power, which are astronomical.

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Physics World

MARCH 16, 2022

As the world grapples with the consequences of climate change, many scientists have begun to face up to the realities of their carbon emissions. At around 15 tonnes per astronomer, it ran to almost four times their annual emissions from flights (figure 1). © 2020 Springer Nature Limited. Taken from Adv. 8 2100707.

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Acoel

AUGUST 2, 2022

Waterlogged conditions enable peatlands to trap enormous amounts of organic matter underwater in a low-oxygen environment, inhibiting the breakdown and release of carbon dioxide. Peatland is characterized by waterlogged conditions which prevent plant material from fully decomposing.

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Circle of Blue

APRIL 18, 2023

The law provides $140 billion in tax incentives, direct loans, and grants to replace fossil fuels with cleaner renewable energy that lowers emissions of carbon dioxide. Gevo asserts its “farm-to-flight” project will release 80 percent less carbon dioxide to the atmosphere than ethanol produced by a conventional plant.

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Cresforum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Clean hydrogen production relies either on electricity, which may be generated through renewable or fossil fuel resources; or directly on fossil fuels, via steam methane reformation (SMR) or coal gasification accompanied by carbon capture, or via methane pyrolysis. Lifecycle GHG Emissions (kg CO2e/kgH20) PTC Value ($/kg H2) 2.5-4

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Legal Planet

MAY 13, 2024

International January 20, 2021. officially became a party to the agreement again on February 19, 2021. January 27, 2021. April 22, 2021. Biden sets target of at least 50% reduction in carbon emissions below 2005 levels by 2030. Cross-Sector Actions January 20, 2021. billion tons of CO2 emissions.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 8, 2022

We have been working for years to advance necessary regulations to reduce carbon emissions in Pennsylvania, and RGGI is a critical component to reach our goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Over the last 15 years, Penn State University has cut its carbon emissions by more than 35 percent, putting the University ahead of schedule to meet its goal of reducing greenhouse gas outputs to 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. The group began meeting this summer and aims to share its recommendations by the end of this year.

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Edouard Stenger

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

15 years later, one could say that if success may have been achieved, it’s hard to be triumphant, given how fast our carbon emissions are still rising : However, official pledges to slash greenhouse gases emissions are increasing, and thus, there is hope the world could collectively achieve limiting the temperature rise.

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Clean Energy Law

JANUARY 11, 2022

The president’s executive order aims to use the US government’s procurement power to achieve “carbon pollution-free electricity” by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050. By Jennifer Roy and Julie Miles.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2022

Public Health -- Berkeley Lab: Halfway to Zero: Progress towards a Carbon-Free Power Sector ( April 2021 ) “Switching from coal to natural gas for power generation played a big role in lowering carbon emissions. Natural gas generation grew rapidly, driven by the shale gas revolution and low fuel prices.”

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

House Passage Of Build Back Better Budget Puts Us Closer To A Bright Inheritance For Our Children [PaEN] -- ReImagine Appalachia: Updated Build Back Better Framework Sets Stage For Job-Creating Investment in Healthier, More Prosperous Future for Appalachia -- U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 29, 2021

which in turn is leading the world, in emission reductions over the past ten years. Pennsylvania has led a reduction of CO2 [carbon dioxide] emissions in the United States by 758 million metric tons – more than any country in the world, and nearly matching the entire CO2 reductions for all of Europe.

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Law Columbia

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

3, 2021); Vecinos para el Bienestar de la Comunidad Costera v. On September 8, 2021, a federal district court in New Jersey granted the City of Hoboken’s motion to remand to state court its climate change lawsuit against oil and gas companies. 20, 2021), No. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission , No. 20-1045 (D.C. Minnesota v.

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Circle of Blue

MAY 31, 2022

Minnesota moves to regulate pipelines transporting liquid carbon dioxide. In context: 2021 Election Recap: New York Voters Approve Clean Water Constitutional Amendment. Minnesota Moves to Regulate Liquid Carbon Dioxide Pipelines. Laura Gersony, Fresh Editor. This Week’s Watersheds. Other News.

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Law Columbia

MAY 7, 2021

Circuit’s January opinion vacating EPA’s repeal and replacement of the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan regulations for controlling carbon emissions from existing power plants. EPA’s response to the petitions is due June 3, 2021. 29, 2021); North American Coal Corp. Supreme Court seeking review of the D.C.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

By Flora Cardoni , PennEnvironment & Michael Mann , Penn State University This guest essay first appeared in the Centre Daily Times September 6, 2021 -- The remnants of Hurricane Ida hit us hard this week, depositing torrential, flood-inducing rains across a huge swath of the eastern United States. Love trout fishing?

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

By Karen Ellas, Climate Reality Project, Susquehanna Valley PA Chapter This guest essay first appeared in the Lock Haven Express September 13, 2021 -- The technology known as Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is currently being discussed in Congress as part of President Biden’s infrastructure bill.

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