Enviromental Defense

MAY 15, 2024

TAKE ACTION: SAVE ALBERTA’S CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE Not talking about the connection between climate change-caused natural disasters isn’t leading to long-term answers to these tragic challenges. We all hope that 2024 is far less destructive than 2023. It is hampering our efforts to find solutions.

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Clean Energy Law

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

EPA granted primacy to Louisiana on December 28, 2023, for Class VI wells, effective February 5, 2024. After revising its application to address environmental justice concerns from public commentors, Louisiana received EPA’s approval for primacy in December 2023, effective on February 5, 2024. 2, 2024). [2] 4, 2024). [5]

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 16, 2022

Wind capacity steadily increases, mostly due to policy (the federal tax credit, which expires in 2024, and state RPS policies). Without additional climate or clean energy policies, gas (and to a lesser degree, coal) will both provide electricity and will be used to balance the grid with growing levels of variable wind and solar generation.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

DEP’s Climate Change Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on February 21 to discuss a proposed scope of work for the 2024 Climate Impacts Assessment and state Climate Action Plan as required by Act 70 of 2008. Wolf: 2021 Climate Impacts Report Projects Pennsylvania Will Be 5.9°

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HumanNature

MARCH 11, 2024

Guest Post by Vedanshi Nevatia , 2023-2024 Sustainability Leadership Fellow, and Ph. Sounding Green” has not only become politically correct, but also a possible finance-generating mechanism. Climate is a global issue and when complex political systems around the world are brought together, solutions cannot be straightforward.

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A Greener Life

OCTOBER 5, 2023

By Anders Lorenzen Last month, the Danish government set aside funding for carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects, through an agreement reaching cross-party support across the political spectrum. Over a period of 15 years, the government will inject 26.8 billion Danish kroner which should yield CO2 emission reductions of 2.3

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Clean Energy Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Proposed regulations clarify FEOC restrictions and clean vehicle tax credit compliance for manufacturers aiming to produce eligible EVs. Additionally, as of 2025, EVs with batteries containing certain “critical minerals” (as defined in the IRC) that are extracted or processed by a FEOC are ineligible for the clean vehicle tax credit.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 4, 2024

We must not forget that at that time the economic options for Black Americans were scarcely more than sharecropping on former plantations or brutal industrial labor in northern cities; political and social freedoms were systematically denied. And for a few brief promising decades, Allensworth thrived in the way its founders envisioned.

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A Greener Life

JUNE 10, 2022

The program provides paid, on-the-job training to New Yorkers who live in neighbourhoods with high rates of gun violence, with the aim of starting them on their way to a career in the city’s fast-growing green construction and clean energy trades. The two men, both Black, met 16 years ago while working on a local political campaign.

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Environmental Progress

JANUARY 20, 2022

It has therefore drafted a proposal(2)- a Delegated Regulation - which sets out screening criteria for investments in nuclear energy, effectively declaring nuclear energy part of the sustainable finance taxonomy. Summary: The expiry date on nuclear energy is baseless, arbitrary and serves no useful purpose.

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Legal Planet

MARCH 13, 2024

So, China plays an outsized and even paradoxical role in deploying clean energy technologies to address the climate crisis. Joanna Lewis’ recent book, “Cooperating for the Climate” does that by examining the motivations, science, and politics behind international clean energy technology collaboration with China.

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 22, 2024

There are powerful political and corporate interests that want nothing to do with a clean energy and economic transition – necessary steps in our journey to NetZero – and who don’t hesitate to gaslight, mislead and outright lie to protect themselves and their profits. What we’ve learned is both surprising and reassuring.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 23, 2024

Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. org Summary ExxonMobil is a fossil fuel company headquartered in Irving, Texas. Photo Gallery Image Exxon Knew Protest - Photographer 350.org

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A Greener Life

JANUARY 5, 2024

On the 14th of January 2024, he will ascend the throne, and this is a significant date as his mother would then have served as Queen of Denmark for 52 years. Giving her reasons for abdicating, the 83-year-old Margrethe II cited ill health and an operation in 2023 from which she had not properly recovered.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Fish & Boat and Game Commissions; 1:00 p.m. of Agriculture.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 14, 2023

Her passion for sharing her study abroad journey and inspiring others to start their own led her to become an Education Abroad Peer Advisor at Penn State for the 2023-2024 academic year. GPA, Alysha is majoring in Earth Science and Policy and minoring in Political Science and Environmental Inquiry. With a 3.86

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 22, 2023

As we look ahead to 2024, a new independent board will need to be set up for the fund, and the World Bank will need to demonstrate that it can meet the conditions to be the initial host for it. The first iteration of the Global Stocktake text on the “energy package” was so weak that it was universally panned.

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Legal Planet

MAY 13, 2024

The earliest action covered is Biden’s rejoining the Paris Agreement; the most recent is a burst of final actions taken around Earth Day 2024. March 6, 2024. March 28, 2024. April 4, 2024. April 22, 2024. EPA grants preemption waiver for California Clean Truck Rule. March 20, 2024. March 29, 2024.

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Legal Planet

JANUARY 16, 2024

The California Legislature kicked off the 2024 session on January 3 with notable changes in leadership. Having an environmental champion in the speaker’s office is a good sign for 2024’s prospects. Governor Newsom took to the stage last week to outline his 2024 proposed budget.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 23, 2024

.” - - Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] House next voting day June 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day June 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- PA Wilds Center Announces 2024 PA Wilds Champion (..)

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A Greener Life

APRIL 24, 2024

By Anders Lorenzen President Biden used Earth Day to ramp up his administrations commitment on tackling climate change, protecting the environment and investing in clean energy technologies. Biden said: “I will put tens of thousands of young people to work at the forefront of our climate resilience and clean energy future.”

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 13, 2024

Billion In Federal Funding For Infrastructure, Clean Energy, Other Projects Click Here for latest PA Environmental News Like PA Environment Digest on Facebook Follow PA Environment Digest on Twitter Read Weekly PA Environment Digest [Posted: May 13, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 30, 2024

Of Environmental Educators Announce 2024 Award Winners [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - March 30 [PaEN] -- DEP Posted 81 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In March 30 PA Bulletin [PaEN] -- USDA Funds 31 Local Projects Totaling $5.69 National- $3.53 National- $3.53 National- $3.53

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ESA

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

War in Ukraine Likely to Speed, Not Slow, Shift to Clean Energy, I.E.A. Learn more about voting policies and rights in your state and register to vote at Rock the Vote , a nonprofit dedicated to engaging young people in politics. CNSF – FY 2024 Letter to White House OMB and OSTP (Oct. ESC – FY 2024 Funding Request (Aug.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 25, 2024

. -- 66 Months Later, DEP Worked With Conventional Well Owner, But Multiple Spills At A Well Site Have Still Not Been Cleaned Up; No Protections In Place For Operators Or Taxpayers [PaEN] -- PennVEST Invests $194.3

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 23, 2024

Zoning Board Approves Solar Energy Facility In Luzerne County -- USDA Rural Development Invests $5.2 Million In 34 Clean Energy Projects In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: Natural Gas Industry Pushing For More Low-Income Assistance To Pay Energy Bills -- Inquirer/Capital & Main - Audrey Carleton: Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2024

National- $3.62 National- $3.62

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

GW Of Clean Energy In PA, 4 Other PJM States Saving $1 Billion A Year [PPL included] -- Penn State Hosts Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 20, 2024

1 Virtual Stakeholders Meeting On Distributed Energy Resources Participation In Wholesale Electricity Markets [PaEN] -- PUC Stakeholders Feb. 15 Webinar Update On Large-Scale Solar; What Is Agrivoltaics? National- $3.08 Of Labor & Industry Reports PA December Unemployment Rate 3.5%, Up 0.1%

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2024

Click Here for the Senate Republican reaction to Energy Plan. This plan is projected to save Pennsylvania ratepayers and Pennsylvania households more than $252 million dollars in the first five years alone, lower utility bills, and create a more reliable energy industry, create more jobs, and a cleaner air – that is a win in my book.”

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

8 Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Workshop, In-Person & Virtual -- Post-Gazette - Mary Ann Thomas: Want To Be A Citizen Scientist?

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Of PA [Utilities] -- TribLive: West Deer Twp. Approves Hyperion Midstream Leto Natural Gas Compressor Station Despite Resident Pushback -- Tribune-Democrat: New 5-Mile Natural Gas Line Will Bring 120 Jobs To Jackson Twp. -- Erie Times: Heating Bills May Be Lower This Winter, But Help Is Still Available -- Observer-Reporter: Sen.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

Of Agriculture Honors 300-Year-Old Chester County Farm -- DCNR Blog: Message From The Secretary On New Beginnings In 2023 - By DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn [PaEN] -- The Allegheny Front: Meet The Nominees For PA’s 2024 River Of The Year -- Public News Service: Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership Has Tracked The Planting Of More Than 5.9

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 29, 2023

Route 7 In Ferrisburgh Was The Result Of Mechanical Failure Other States/National/International -- WHYY: $393 Million Settlement Reached To Clean Up PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Contamination In South Jersey -- Reuters: Jobs In US Energy Grew 3.8%

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 13, 2023

18 Webinar On New Research On Community Exposures To Oil & Gas Development & Groundwater Contamination In Beaver, Greene & Washington Counties [PaEN] -- Lock Haven Express Letter: Who Does Senator Yaw Represent?

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 5, 2023

19 House Special Election In Allegheny County -- PA Capital-Star: For 3rd Time This Year, Special Election Will Decide Control Of PA House -- Post-Gazette/AP: Cyberattack Disrupted Hospitals, Health Care In 5 State, Including PA -- The Guardian: Outrage After Republican Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Slated for publication in the summer of 2024, the “Future of Geothermal in Pennsylvania” and “Future of Geothermal in Oklahoma” reports will analyze the location and quality of each state’s geothermal resources—i.e., the naturally occurring heat energy in the Earth's subsurface.

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