2022 Carbon Emissions Clean Energy Fossil Fuels 
Law and Environment
AUGUST 3, 2023
On July 31, 2023, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu signed an executive order ending the use of fossil fuels in new construction and major renovations of city-owned buildings. Covered buildings and projects will require heating, ventilation, air conditioning, hot water, and cooking systems that do not use fossil fuels.
Union of Concerned Scientists
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The legislation committed nearly $400 billion to support, among other things, wind and solar power, battery storage, electric vehicles, and other clean energy technologies that will make a significant dent in US heat-trapping emissions. It also will save US consumers money because they will spend less on fossil fuels.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Enviromental Defense
JULY 24, 2023
As countries around the world grapple with eliminating their own fossil fuel subsidies, Canada has set a strong global precedent. This is alarming given that Canada is one of the largest providers of fossil fuel financing in the G20. Canada ranks among the worst in the G20 for providing fossil fuels public financing.
Union of Concerned Scientists
JANUARY 10, 2023
In 2022, the nation experienced 18 disasters with costs exceeding a billion dollars each, and together these disasters caused at least 474 deaths. Together these disasters cost at least $165 billion, making 2022 the third most costly year on record. It’s an emergency !’ (You You can watch her powerful speech here ).
Legal Planet
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Over three-fourths of Indonesia electricity comes from fossil fuels: 60% from coal and 16% from gas. Carbon emissions from land use change (mostly logging) are comparable to Brazil’s, though Brazil gets a lot more publicity. Its long-term plan calls for carbon neutrality by 2060. Several official plans.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 7, 2023
The Pittsburgh 2030 District , a project of the Green Building Alliance , has released its 2022 Progress Report , revealing District property partners have reduced carbon emissions by 44.8% The District will continue to pursue zero carbon emissions by 2040. below baseline.
Union of Concerned Scientists
JANUARY 18, 2024
In late December, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released proposed regulations for the Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit. The tax credit, passed as part of 2022’s Inflation Reduction Act, provides a generous incentive for the production of clean hydrogen. the “three pillars”).
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
243 
Let's personalize your content