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Paula García Knows Renewable Energy Is for the People

Union of Concerned Scientists

Something I really care about is to make sure the benefits of clean energy are reaching everyone in our society,” García said. She wanted her technical expertise to inform venues where decisions about the clean energy transition are being made at both large and local scales. ” Petro said.

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Statement on the Government of Canada’s New Policy Ending Subsidies to the Fossil Fuel Industry

Enviromental Defense

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.

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TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD NOT BE FUELING CLIMATE POLLUTION

Enviromental Defense

Fossil fuel subsidies are hurting us Subsidies and public financing to oil and gas companies: Harm our health : Governments are propping up an industry that is killing us. A recent report found that one in five premature deaths is caused by air pollution from burning fossil fuels. In Canada, that’s 36,000 people a year.

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India prepares to ramp up clean energy capacity

A Greener Life

By Anders Lorenzen Tenders for 250 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy by 2028 are set to be unveiled by the Indian government, according to a government memo. Photo credit: Reuters / Amit Dave. The fast-growing Asian economic powerhouse is predicted to overtake China as the world’s most populous country in the coming years.

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Proposed Electrolyzer Requirements for the Hydrogen Tax Credit: Strengths and Risks

Union of Concerned Scientists

The tax credit, passed as part of 2022’s Inflation Reduction Act, provides a generous incentive for the production of clean hydrogen. Today, hydrogen is overwhelmingly produced through a heavily polluting fossil fuel-based process. Otherwise, hydrogen will slow the clean energy transition, not speed it.

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The Year in California Climate Laws

Legal Planet

But 2023 found the new law subject to a referendum to overturn its terms, which will come before voters in November 2024. The law also requires the CEC and CARB to work together on a plan to transition the state off fossil fuels; this effort will certainly be aided by the access to new data the law affords.

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Next Up for Massachusetts Building Emissions Reductions: Tackling the Clean Heat Challenge

Law and Environment

The report seeks to establish a framework for a long-term reduction in emissions from heating fuels, to align with the Commonwealth’s emissions reduction target of net zero by 2050 and the 2050 Decarbonization Roadmap.