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Philadelphia Solar Energy Assn. Accepting Entries In Student Imagine A Clean Energy Future Contest

PA Environment Daily

The Philadelphia Solar Energy Association is now accepting entries in the Student Imagine A Clean Energy Future Contest. The Association will award prizes for the winners in each of the categories and will exhibit the student work in a public venue in the Spring of 2024. Entry deadline February 29.

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DOE Proposes to Expand the Fast-Track Lane for Certain Clean Energy Projects–But Excludes Wind

Law Columbia

On November 16, 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) published a proposed rule to expedite the environmental review process for certain renewable energy infrastructure projects through the use of categorical exclusions. Major federal actions include those that are undertaken, funded, or authorized by a federal agency.

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Changes to California’s Electric Truck Proposal Could Reap Huge Climate and Air Quality Gains

Union of Concerned Scientists

Both a reduced threshold and a faster timeline for zero-emissions truck sales and fleet electrification were considered under an “Accelerated Alternative” in CARB’s Initial Statement of Reasons (ISOR), which examines the costs and benefits of different regulatory options. In short, they have.

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Just Transition Litigation in Latin America: Sabin Center launches new report

Law Columbia

To achieve the long-term temperature goals of the Paris Agreement, countries need to rapidly reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and scale up the use of cleaner alternatives. A just energy transition requires that everyone must be able to reap the benefits and participate effectively and inclusively. Read the report here.

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What is Wave Energy?

Ocean Conservancy

Offshore wind energy is a growing source of renewable energy in Europe and East Asia, and it is taking off along U.S. But there is another renewable energy source just over the horizon—wave energy. What is wave energy? What does wave energy look like? Where would we see wave energy?

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Correcting the Record: The IRA Made More Money Available for All Conservation Work

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

Conclusion The 2023 Farm Bill can both establish a dedicated, permanent source of funds for farmers addressing climate change within their operations and significantly improve producers’ ability to get support for traditional conservation practices. Appendix Table 1.

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California Ready to Take Giant Leap Toward Zero-Emission Trucks

Union of Concerned Scientists

These parts have three high-level impacts: Increasing electric truck purchase requirements for large commercial, federal, state, and municipal fleets, beginning as early as 2024 and ramping up to a 100-percent zero-emission fleet requirement in 2042, based on vehicle category. A full transition to electric drayage truck operations in 2035.