Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Since the summer of 2021, five Republican-controlled state legislatures have passed bills banning their state governments from doing business with financial institutions that they allege have divested from fossil fuel companies as a result of ESG investment policies. Another six statehouses are considering similar bills.

Fossil Fuels 353

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Carbon Emissions Politics 353

Circle of Blue

DECEMBER 13, 2021

He said Iraq should focus its efforts on mending antiquated irrigation systems and preventing water waste. Communities rich and poor bore witness to horrific devastation in 2021. The events of 2021 are likely to be a prelude for tougher tests ahead. Fossil fuel subsidies could be lowered.

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2021 Fossil Fuels Politics Natural Gas 246

Physics World

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Here is a selection of some of our favourite materials and nanotechnology research in 2021. The world produces than 40 million tonnes of electronic waste each year, yet only about 20% of this e-waste is recycled. The technique was first used by the team to create graphene from waste food and plastic.

2021 127

2021 Waste Electricity Fossil Fuels 127

Enviromental Defense

MAY 24, 2023

Electric vehicles (EVs) play an important role in reducing carbon pollution from transportation. But there are some false and half true claims being made about electric vehicles. Here we will separate fact from fiction about electric vehicles. Question: Do Electric Cars work in cold weather? grams of CO2 per kilometre.

Electricity 86

Electricity Fossil Fuels 2030 2010 86

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The Governor approved a notable slate of climate legislation with a package that includes more stringent greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets and measures designed to reduce the state’s reliance on fossil fuels. Climate Change Mitigation. Clean Energy.

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2021 2022 Sea Level Clean Energy 130

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. Notably, in the same proposal, the Commission has also included screening criteria for gaseous fossil fuels.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels Regulations Waste Technology 52

Circle of Blue

AUGUST 5, 2021

Waste-To-Energy Tech Could Slash U.S. For systems that can afford the upfront costs of these waste-to-energy technologies, the process is a win-win. By generating its own energy, the facility cuts its electricity bill, or even turns a profit by selling the surplus. This year, they only plan to harvest 140. IN RECENT WATER NEWS.

2021 147

2021 Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions Waste 147

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 11, 2022

The November 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, or BIL, includes an $8 billion “regional clean hydrogen hubs” program that charges the Department of Energy (DOE) with the development of at least four hydrogen hubs to advance the nation’s clean hydrogen sector.

Fossil Fuels 237

Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Natural Gas Waste 237

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

CARB has proposed to rapidly increase the stringency of the standard to increase demand for credits, but it should also address the supply of credits, to make sure the fuels supported by the LCFS help move California towards a clean transportation future. Each credit one metric ton of carbon dioxide equivalent pollution below the standard.

Fossil Fuels 261

Fossil Fuels Regulations Renewable Energy Carbon Dioxide 261

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

On January 12, the PJM Interconnection declared ‘Conservative Operations’ to maintain electric grid reliability forced by natural gas pipeline fuel restrictions brought on by winter weather impacts on their operations. No action is requested of the public. Click Here for the complete announcement.

Natural Gas 93

Natural Gas Electricity Conservation 2023 93

Edouard Stenger

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) , renewable energy sources are to become the first electricity source by 2025, surpassing dirty coal. Solar and wind are also due to cover most if not all of global electricity demand growth in the meantime. Good news everyone !

2025 52

2025 Electricity Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions 52

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 22, 2022

When the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing, batteries help store clean energy to continue supplying electricity to the grid and to customers consistently and reliably. Generating and storing clean energy is a lifeline for the planet’s future; burning coal, oil, and gas fossil fuels causes 75% of greenhouse gas emissions.

Renewable Energy 152

Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Recycling 152

PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2024

Throughout his career, Minott and the Clean Air Council earned a reputation for holding government agencies and fossil fuel companies accountable. Church joined PennFuture’s membership in 2021 and has since been an active volunteer, serving as a climate advocate, and writing Letters-to-the-Editor on climate change issues.

Climate Change 106

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 2006 106

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2023

On October 13, the PJM Interconnection formally submitted proposed electric market reforms designed to support reliability of the electric grid now and in the future amid increasingly extreme weather and a changing generation fleet. Click Here for the complete announcement.

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 83

A Greener Life

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

When it comes to the airline industry, sustainable aviation fuel may be its ticket to a low-carbon future. In 2021, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) set a target for the aviation industry to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. And according to IATA, more than 50 airlines around the world have used sustainable fuels.

Carbon Dioxide 98

Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels Waste Carbon Emissions 98

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Sleek solar panels forged from silver and silica from the depths of the Earth translate the sun’s blindingly fiery light energy into electricity. While most energy storage for the US electricity grid today is in the form of pumped hydro systems , batteries are a growing piece of the storage pie. Batteries help store surplus energy.

Wind Power 186

Wind Power Renewable Energy Electricity Clean Energy 186

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 27, 2023

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee will hold its second hearing May 1 on electric grid reliability and the failure of natural gas and other generation to provide power when called on by PJM during Winter Storm Elliot in December. Read more here. Read more here ] Click Here to read more from February hearing.

Natural Gas 87

Natural Gas Electricity Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels 87

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

Carbon Dioxide 316

Carbon Dioxide Renewable Energy Electricity Biofuels 316

PA Environment Daily

MAY 3, 2024

While the intended purpose of the legislation is to help customers of electric, gas and telephone utilities by providing an opportunity for public utilities to reduce costs, it may have other impacts. Read more here. In addition, states do not have the authority to waive federal environmental health and safety standards. Read more here.

Regulations 118

Regulations Law Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 118

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. billion for electric grid resilience and infrastructure improvements, $7.5 by George Cahlink, E&E Daily, 8/12/2021 .

2021 98

2021 Clean Energy Climate Change Fossil Fuels 98

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Rooftop solar reduces dependence on fossil fuels, eases strain on the electricity grid during periods of high demand, and increases resilience to threats like extreme weather, all at a steadily falling cost. electricity sales in 2022, but instead only generated about 1.5 Elizabeth Fiedler (D-Philadelphia).

Solar Power 72

Solar Power Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Electricity 72

Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 30, 2022

At the international and federal levels, significant progress was made on climate action, plastic waste, toxic chemicals and biodiversity conservation. British Columbia was a welcome exception due to initiatives like the province’s clean car standards , plastic waste policies and climate plan. . Find out more: stopthe413.ca.

2023 65

2023 Fossil Fuels Electricity Carbon Emissions 65

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 3, 2023

These recommendations include cracking down on the common but horrifying practice of spreading toxic and potentially radioactive waste on roads, which was highlighted in DEP’s recent report. 25 [PaEN] -- DEP Posts 47 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In Feb. 25 [PaEN] -- DEP Posts 47 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In Feb.

Fossil Fuels 97

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Clean Energy Waste 97

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Perhaps one question for those lawmakers is, “How long can our nation continue to rely on an extremely wasteful system for generating electricity?” Fossil fuel’s advantage is density, its storage of energy. Generating electricity by burning fossil fuels is a wasteful process.

Renewable Energy 52

Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Waste Electricity 52

Enviromental Defense

APRIL 19, 2023

Global demand for oil will peak and decline this decade, with the acceleration of global climate action and the uptake of electric vehicles. Denying this will harm workers and communities by depriving them of the opportunity to plan for the transition away from fossil fuels.

Government 78

Government Waste Fossil Fuels Technology 78

PA Environment Daily

MAY 4, 2024

By Kara Holsopple, The Allegheny Front This article was first posted on The Allegheny Front website May 3, 2024 -- Waste from the oil and gas industry plays a central role in science journalist Justin Nobel‘s new book Petroleum-238: Big Oil’s Dangerous Secret and the Grassroots Fight to Stop It.

Radiation 97

Radiation Natural Gas Waste Regulations 97

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

And it reveals how American families and businesses bear the brunt of wild price fluctuations in fossil fuels and deserve more stable, cleaner sources of energy. With families, communities and businesses worried about costs for heat and electricity, many are capitalizing on this fear to spread disinformation about the causes.

Clean Energy 94

Clean Energy Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Electricity 94

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

To make sense of what happened it is important to understand that electricity transmission in Pennsylvania and the MidAtlantic region is run by Valley Forge-based PJM Interconnection. PJM understands extreme weather events can affect any type of electrical power production. Despite increasing challenges, it is a job they do well.

Renewable Energy 105

Renewable Energy Natural Gas Electricity Fossil Fuels 105

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

Waste Coal In July of 2021 a company by the name of Stronghold Digital Mining (Stronghold) filed an S-1 report with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosing plans to purchase three waste coal fired power plants and install 57,000 Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) dedicated to mining bitcoin.

Nuclear Power 92

Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Waste Air Pollution 92

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 2, 2023

billion metric tons of carbon dioxide – nearly as much as all the carbon dioxide emitted by the power sector in 2021. In this same timeframe, the rule will prevent wasteful leaks and other releases of about 400 billion cubic feet of valuable fuel each year– enough to heat nearly 8 million American homes for the winter.

Regulations 105

Regulations Air Pollution Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide 105

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Having one fewer polluting fossil fuel facility in Robinson Township is an important step in the right direction. The announcement comes after the Clean Air Council, represented by its own attorneys and the Environmental Integrity Project, challenged an air permit that DEP had granted for the project in June 2021.

Natural Gas 73

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Air Pollution 2021 73

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2023

Waste Coal In July of 2021 a company by the name of Stronghold Digital Mining (Stronghold) filed an S-1 report with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosing plans to purchase three waste coal fired power plants and install 57,000 Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) dedicated to mining bitcoin.

Climate Change 65

Climate Change Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Waste 65

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 4, 2023

Dorso LP was given notices of violation for failing to submit well integrity and production and waste generation/disposal reports for three conventional wells in Westmoreland County. The production and waste report is critical to understanding how much wastewater and other waste those wells generated and where it was disposed of.

Natural Gas 88

Natural Gas Waste Regulations Clean Energy 88

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Million In Penalties Collected; Record Number Of Violations Issued; Major Compliance Issues Uncovered; Evidence Of Health Impacts Mounts [PaEN] -- DEP Issues 2021 Oil & Gas Program Annual Report -- DEP Declares Air Pollution Action Day In Allegheny County For Friday, Dec.

Natural Gas 64

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Air Pollution 2022 64

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 4, 2023

Yaw's energy beliefs by reading a transcript of the comments he made at the February 27 joint hearing on electric grid reliability by the Senate Environmental and Consumer Protection Committees. We were about a third, a third, a third [in sources of fuel to generate electricity]. We didn't have any reliability issues at all.” "And

Nuclear Power 98

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Electricity Renewable Energy 98

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2024

Billion Cubic Feet Of Natural Gas In Cambria County DEP Issued Air Quality Permit For Leachate Evaporation System At Westmoreland Landfill With Special Radiation Monitoring Due To The Disposal Of Shale Gas Drilling Waste DEP Sets Feb. 22 DEP Awards $39.6 16; Snowmobile/ATV Grants Feb. 22 DEP Awards $39.6 16; Snowmobile/ATV Grants Feb.

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Conservation Natural Resources Fossil Fuels 83

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2021

Concentrations of CO2 in the atmosphere have risen approximately 47 percent since 1750, mostly from the burning of fossil fuels for energy. Strategies for capturing carbon from fossil fuel power plants, to prevent it from entering the atmosphere, have long lingered on the sidelines. from 1990–2019.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas Nitrogen Oxides 98