PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee is scheduled to meet November 8 on a Senate Concurrent Resolution disapproving of the final regulation limiting carbon emissions from power plants consistent with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

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ESA

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Senate Appropriations Committee Releases Remaining Spending Bills for FY 2021. by Jean Chemnick, E&E News, 10/21/2021. climate progress ahead of global talks in two weeks, but it’s unclear whether it will include a detailed road map for halving emissions by 2030. Bill includes $9.49 Executive Branch. 12 in Glasgow, Scotland.

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ESA

AUGUST 16, 2021

The Intergovernmental Panel on Panel on Climate Change released its sixth assessment report , ahead of the UN Conference of Parties Climate Meeting in Glasglow, Scotland in October and November 2021. Regulation, Litigation – Bloomberg Law. by George Cahlink, E&E Daily, 8/12/2021 . UN Climate Report Expected to Drive U.S.

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Legal Planet

MARCH 31, 2022

Did the companies initiate plans to cut emissions or were they forced to do so by state law? thanks to Jetta Cook, Berkeley Law ’22). (1) Carbon Reduction Goals : Reduction of carbon emissions from generating facilities by 80% from 2000 levels by 2050. Other Carbon Free: 4%. Sources and Complete Data.

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Legal Planet

JULY 12, 2022

As the state moves toward all-electric buildings, replacing older gas-powered furnaces and air conditioning units with heat pumps can reduce carbon emissions and indoor air pollution while increasing efficiency, comfort and resiliency, especially as extreme heat events increase.

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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. per gallon clean fuel tax credit, plus an $85 tax credit for every ton of carbon dioxide it permanently disposes in deep subsurface caverns. “I

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ESA

JUNE 14, 2021

The final bill includes just eight additional amendments, each of which added language to the bill but did not modify any of the initial provisions of the bill introduced by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) in mid-May 2021. by Annie Snider, Alex Gullien, Kelsey Tamborrino and Anthony Adragna, PoliticoPro, 6/11/2021.

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Law Columbia

DECEMBER 23, 2021

A look back at significant decisions in climate litigation in 2021. 2021 was a significant year for climate litigation, with several decisions worldwide providing a fresh look at stakeholder responsibility for climate change. Perhaps the most significant decision in climate litigation in 2021 came from the Netherlands.

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E2 Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

11, 2023, the City Planning Commission approved amendments to the New York City Zoning Resolution, called “City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality,” proposed by Mayor Adams’ administration to advance the city’s climate goals, including an 80% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050.

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Law Columbia

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Each month, Arnold & Porter and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law collect and summarize developments in climate-related litigation, which we also add to our U.S. 3, 2021); Vecinos para el Bienestar de la Comunidad Costera v. By Margaret Barry and Korey Silverman-Roati. and non-U.S. climate litigation charts. 20-1045 (D.C.

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Law and Environment

JANUARY 26, 2022

The White House has taken a strong stance in expanding the production and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation industry. The Administration has identified the aviation industry as a climate priority in its push to reduce the country’s carbon footprint. White House SAF Initiative.

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Law Columbia

MARCH 16, 2022

Countries around the world have increasingly adopted climate change laws over the last two decades. This is partially attributable to the dynamism in international climate negotiations but also a growing appreciation of the crucial role that national laws and policy measures play. Overview of the Climate Change Act 2021.

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Law Columbia

MAY 7, 2021

Each month, Arnold & Porter and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law collect and summarize developments in climate-related litigation, which we also add to our U.S. EPA’s response to the petitions is due June 3, 2021. 29, 2021); North American Coal Corp. By Margaret Barry and Korey Silverman-Koati. and non-U.S.

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ESA

JULY 26, 2021

Maine law banning PFAS takes effect. billion, a nearly 20% increase over FY 2021 levels. Still, Congressional leaders say that it is likely that Congress will pass a temporary stop-gap measure to buy more time for funding negotiations and avert a government shutdown when the new fiscal year starts on October 1, 2021. 4534 and S.

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Law Columbia

JUNE 8, 2021

Each month, Arnold & Porter and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law collect and summarize developments in climate-related litigation, which we also add to our U.S. May 17, 2021). May 24, 2021); Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) May 24, 2021); Shell Oil Products Co., May 24, 2021). June 2, 2021). and non-U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

. -- Inquirer - Andrew Maykuth: PA Electricity Prices Rising By As Much As 50% Next Week; Here’s How You Can Save -- ScrantonT: Multiple Programs Available To Help With Heating Costs -- PA Cap-Star: Municipalities Want To Limit Carbon Emissions, PA Utilities Want To Preempt Them -- MCall Guest Essay: Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Will Create Funding (..)

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MGKF Law

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

On February 22, 2021, the D.C. This decision marks the latest action in the ongoing efforts by EPA and states to regulate greenhouse gas emissions; particularly in terms of carbon emissions from currently existing power plants. Circuit , Greenhouse Gas , Rulemaking. 19-1140 (D.C.

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Legal Planet

MAY 9, 2022

Carbon markets are at a crossroads. As of 2021, 30 emissions trading systems were in force globally, covering 16 – 17 % of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. California has perhaps the most comprehensive protocols on offsets in the world, but this has not quieted concerns.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

With only three voting days left this year in the Senate and six in the House, all of Pennsylvania’s important environmental legislation is missing from the Senate and House list of accomplishments in 2021. Read more here. This bill has not moved from the Senate State Government Committee. Read more here. Read more here.

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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 Ministry of the Environment appealed on points of law to the Supreme Administrative Court. By Maria Antonia Tigre. Photo by Matt Palmer on Unsplash.

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A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In its Nationally Determined Contributions ( NDCs ), updated in 2022, India has made three major promises: a 45% reduction in its carbon emissions intensity (CO2 emissions per unit of electricity) based on 2005 levels, by 2030; 50% of installed electricity coming from non-fossil-fuel sources by 2030; and national carbon neutrality by 2070.

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Greenbuilding Law

OCTOBER 30, 2022

There is no single widely accepted definition of the social cost of carbon, but most would accept that it is the present value of the future damages from one additional unit of carbon emissions in a particular year. The Trump administration slashed the social cost of carbon to $7 per ton.

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Law Columbia

MAY 27, 2021

France) , the International Court of Justice (ICJ) recognized the legally binding nature of such a unilateral declaration under international law, where the statement clearly indicates an intention for that state to be bound. and “well below” 2°C. For further elaboration on this idea, see LRI’s legal assistance paper, Unilateral Declarations.

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Circle of Blue

MAY 31, 2022

The New York State Assembly is considering some of the most ambitious packaging reduction laws in the country, Grist reports. In context: 2021 Election Recap: New York Voters Approve Clean Water Constitutional Amendment. . — Brian Langloss, a senior field representative for the conservation nonprofit Oceana. Other News.

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Cresforum

MARCH 10, 2022

In the Unites States’ march to transition to clean energy and reduce greenhouse gasses, resilience may be the most important word to summarize 2021. And while emissions have slightly risen, the U.S. In 2021, solar and wind power were built at a record pace due to surging demand by companies, households and sound economics.

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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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Acoel

AUGUST 2, 2022

Susan Cooke’s recent post about the importance of peatland for carbon sequestration took me back to my law school days when I spent many hours mucking about Payne’s Prairie. When disturbed, the value of the land as a carbon sink is lost and, instead, can become a carbon source. Posted on August 2, 2022 by Richard Horder.

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Acoel

JANUARY 7, 2022

The Biden Administration’s April 2021 pledge for new U.S. commitments to the Paris Agreement calls for an 80% reduction of electric power greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Georgetown Law Center, 1977) is an advisor to several international energy unions. Posted on January 7, 2022 by Eugene M. The author (B.A.,

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 11, 2024

The comment came in response to a PA Environment Digest Tweet posting a news article on the hearing and pointing out EQT’s very public position that the gas industry has a ‘duty’ to provide Pennsylvania and US-produced gas to China so they can reduce greenhouse gas emissions just like Pennsylvania and Ohio did. In 2021, 1.2

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Acoel

APRIL 8, 2022

To be sure, Congress deserves credit for a partial response to the climate crisis by enacting the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in December, 2021, with 19 Republican votes in the Senate. Tax credits for sequestration of carbon dioxide emissions would be extended and added for wildfire hazard mitigation projects.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

TODAY Call Of Chair: House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee meets to consider Senate Concurrent Resolution disapproving of the final regulation limiting carbon emissions from power plants consistent with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, even though time for action has expired. Senate returns to session Nov.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 5, 2024

In 2021, 1.2 Shell’s CEO said “China is likely to dominate LNG demand growth this decade as its industry seeks to cut carbon emissions by switching from coal to gas.” billion cubic feet per day of LNG were exported to China, making it the second largest destination for U.S. percent of exports. for proposed projects.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Here are 1,198 articles published in local news media and in the PA Environment Digest during 2021 that tell the stories of thousands of individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us.

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Washington Nature

JANUARY 9, 2023

When the Act was passed in 2021 , it recognized that existing climate investments were not enough and that revenue raised through the CCA should be dedicated to reducing carbon emissions, transitioning our state to a carbon-free economy, and enhancing climate resilience. © Benjamin Drummond.

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E2 Law Blog

JULY 21, 2021

On July 14, 2021, the European Commission adopted a package of proposals including a proposal for a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism ( CBAM ).

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2024

The Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (AEPS), which would be updated under the Governor’s PRESS plan, is a 2004 Pennsylvania law requiring electricity suppliers to include specific percentages of renewable energy in their supply, in turn creating increased demand for renewable energy. PACER and PRESS provide options to achieve those aims.

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E2 Law Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2021

20, 2021, the New York State Climate Action Council (Council) voted unanimously to approve the most recent draft of the scoping plan, a roadmap to achieve compliance with the state’s landmark climate law, the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA).

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