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

Union of Concerned Scientists

The biggest takeaway : without robust new policies, US energy sector heat trapping emissions will continue to remain high, far off-track from where we need to be to meet our climate goals. Renewable energy generation increases faster than any other technology.

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Maine Gov. Mills Signs Bill to Procure 3 GW of Offshore Wind by 2040

Law and Environment

state to pursue a competitive solicitation of offshore wind energy. ” The legislation bodes well for the future auction for offshore wind lease sites in the Gulf of Maine, which the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) anticipates will occur in 2024.

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This Leap Year, Some Clean Energy Leaps to Watch For

Union of Concerned Scientists

When it comes to the transition to clean energy, 2023 was quite a year for progress: record-breaking amounts of solar installed in the United States, a solid drop in carbon emissions from the US power sector, more than one million electric vehicles sold in the country for the first time, “breakneck” growth in renewable energy globally, and more.

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Greece enters the offshore wind market

A Greener Life

Parts of it have in recent years experienced the nightmare and havoc of climate-fuelled wildfires is increasing its effort to accelerate a clean energy transition. This week, the country moved forward with plans to construct its first offshore wind farms. The majority of zones are suitable for floating technology, HEREMA said.

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Renewables Have Pulled Ahead of Coal. What’s Next?

Union of Concerned Scientists

The progress in the numbers The new numbers are from the federal Energy Information Administration (EIA), which collects data from power plant operators from across the country. They offer a lot of good news about clean energy progress. Renewables up, coal down More renewable energy is desirable for a lot of reasons.

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How to Cooperate with China on Climate

Legal Planet

China is the world’s largest producer of both CO2 emissions and green technology to cut those emissions. And Chinese officials just announced that the country will accelerate the construction of solar, wind and hydropower. China Clean Energy Research Center, or CERC. It installed more solar panels last year than the U.S.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Posted: March 17, 2024] PA Environment Digest Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. Visit the PA Environment Digest Calendar Of Events for more opportunities.