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Guest Essay: PA Politicians Capitalizing On Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine To Benefit Natural Gas Industry

PA Environment Daily

Greenworks Law & Consulting LLC The following article first appeared on LinkedIn November 19, 2022 -- On November 3, 2022, Pennsylvania Governor Wolf quietly signed into law resurrecting the prospect of liquified natural gas ("LNG") export facilities at the Port of Philadelphia. Williams, Esq.,

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The EIA Just Released a 30 Year Energy Outlook. It’s… Not Great

Union of Concerned Scientists

They just released their 2022 “Annual Energy Outlook” (AEO), which is a big deal: it tells us where electricity is headed over the next 30 years. Here are five key takeaways from this year’s AEO, focused primarily on the electricity sector: 1. Source: US Energy Information Administration, Annual Energy Outlook 2022 (AEO2022).

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Fossil Fuel Disinformation Threats Aim to Hinder Meaningful Action at COP28 

Union of Concerned Scientists

billion global carbon dioxide emissions in 2022 came from fossil fuel use. Climate action is limited by political will (not technology) In this pivotal moment of history, where the imperative to avert the worst impacts of climate change is clear, the world stands at the cusp of a transformative shift toward a renewable energy paradigm.

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Climate Policy in the World’s Fourth Largest Country

Legal Planet

Over three-fourths of Indonesia electricity comes from fossil fuels: 60% from coal and 16% from gas. In late 2022, Indonesia nudged its goals upward to 32% below BAU, and (41% to 43% below BAU with foreign assistance). In fact, Indonesia is moving its capital 600 miles away for this reason. Several official plans.

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Too Many Gas Power Plants are the Problem Not the Solution

Union of Concerned Scientists

Yet, in 2022, almost 40% of electricity in the US was generated by power plants fueled by natural gas. Note: “Natural gas” is an industry misnomer; UCS considers methane, fossil gas, and gas to be much more appropriate terms. I’ll be using the term “gas” from here on out.)

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Friday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 12.1.23

PA Environment Daily

1, Just As Pittsburghers Brace For Winter -- WHYY: Most PECO Electric Customers To See Bills Drop Starting Dec. 1 -- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: 2022 PA Natural Gas Produce Falls Slightly For First Time Since The Fracking Boom -- Pittsburgh Business Times: EQT CEO Plans Unleash Natural Gas LNG 2.0

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Monday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 6.19.23

PA Environment Daily

NOTE: June 28 Is Last Day For Senate Action On Nomination Of Richard Negrin As DEP Secretary -- June 19 PA Environment Digest Now Available [PaEN] --Weekly PA Environment Digest: All Articles & NewsClips By Topic - June 19 -- DEP Declares Code ORANGE Air Quality Action Day For Monday, June 19 For Lehigh Valley; Southeast PA; Susquehanna Valley; (..)