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Good News—and Bad—about Fossil Fuel Power Plants in 2023 

Union of Concerned Scientists

With the clean energy transition already under way, the US electricity mix is set to continue changing this year. Solar power is expected to make up about half of all additions of US electric generating capacity in 2023, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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2023 in Climate News

Inside Climate News

The push and pull of progress and catastrophe made 2023 one of the most discordant—and consequential—years for the world’s climate. By ICN Staff In 2023, clean energy progress and the horrors of a radically warming climate fought almost to a draw.

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Is the Canada Growth Fund Just a Fossil Fuel Slush Fund?

Enviromental Defense

It’s meant to provide subsidies for clean energy projects in order to help Canada reach its greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. Especially since renewable energy is already cheaper (not to mention safer and cleaner) than fossil fuel energy, even without carbon capture. It turns out, we were right to worry.

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House Passes Bipartisan Bill Establishing Grant Program To Support Solar Energy Facilities At Schools

PA Environment Daily

"Solar leverages state and federal dollars to support the creation of solar arrays at public schools across the Commonwealth. It will save school districts and taxpayers money, create new learning opportunities and invest in statewide clean energy,” she added.

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Wednesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 8.9.23

PA Environment Daily

2, 3, 4 [Unless Sooner Recalled] -- Committee Schedule House next voting day September 26, 27; October 2, 3, 4, 16 [Unless Sooner Recalled] -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY, THURSDAY: Penn State's 2023 Ag Progress Days. “Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct.

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Tuesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 4.4.23

PA Environment Daily

Area Saturday In Bucks County -- City & State PA: Norfolk Southern Spent Millions On Lobbying And Political Donations In Harrisburg/Washington, D.C., Will It Pay Off? LNG Natural Gas Exports Back On Rising Track, Reached Record In March -- Reuters: U.S., Of Revenue Reports March State Revenues $499.4

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30 Major Climate Initiatives Under Biden

Legal Planet

Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act , which provides at least $369 billion in funding for clean energy and climate, leading many to hail the law as “the largest investment in clean energy and climate action ever.” April 21, 2023. 2, 2023. March 31, 2023. Energy Sector Emissions May 11, 2021.