Enviromental Defense

JUNE 27, 2023

Ontario does not need any more fossil gas, it can easily meet its growing electricity demand with clean sources like wind and solar power, which would be less expensive for residents too. Additional contracts for new gas plants are planned and are scheduled to be announced in the first or second quarters of 2024.

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E2 Law Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2021

By preparing and releasing the scoping plan outlining policy proposals to achieve the stated emissions reduction mandates, the Council has satisfied a critical obligation under the CLCPA and laid the foundation for state climate policy development.

Regulations 52

Regulations Clean Energy 2030 Climate Change 52

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 24, 2023

Here’s a taste: Wind power , the largest single source of renewable electricity in the country, grew the most of any renewable energy source in overall generation from 2021 to 2022. Solar power increased the most among renewable electricity sources in percentage terms, up 24 percent. Large solar provided 3.5

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Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Solar Power 272

Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The Premier had made it very clear in past statements that she is biased against renewable energy, and instead favours projects that cause pollution, limit Alberta’s future economic growth, and contribute to global climate change. Wind and solar energy are the least expensive sources of energy in Canada.

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Renewable Energy Government Fossil Fuels Wind Power 63

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 25, 2022

Achieving 50-Percent Renewable Electricity in California also used PLEXOS to study grid operations on a 50-percent renewable grid and specifically examined strategies to reduce solar power curtailment, which in turn would reduce global warming emissions and costs. the relationship between load and solar production).

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Electricity Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy 245

Enviromental Defense

MAY 18, 2021

The rest of our power comes from a mix of nuclear power, renewables like hydro, wind and solar power, and biofuel. The Pickering nuclear plant is scheduled to retire in 2024 (or later, depending on how long past its retirement date Ontario wants to push the aging plant!), Ontario Energy Output by Fuel Type: 2020 .

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Electricity Natural Gas Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy 52

Legal Planet

MAY 13, 2024

In his four years in office, Donald Trump rolled back essentially every existing federal policy to limit climate change. 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.

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A Greener Life

JUNE 18, 2021

A person walks past solar panels of the Isyangulovo solar power plant in Russia’s Republic of Bashkortostan. With oil and gas playing a major role in its economy, Russia has been slow to move on climate action, but it is rising up Moscow’s agenda. Photo credit: Alamy. By Christopher Weafer.

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Climate Change Politics Paris Agreement 2014 98

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. President Biden delivers his Earth Day address. Photo credit: Reuters / Kevin Lamarque.

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Earth Day 2024 Clean Energy Climate Change 52

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 6, 2023

PA Statewide Watershed Conference Oct. 29-30 In Altoona [PaEN] -- WeConservePA Hosts Nov. PA Statewide Watershed Conference Oct. 29-30 In Altoona [PaEN] -- WeConservePA Hosts Nov. PA Statewide Watershed Conference Oct. 29-30 In Altoona [PaEN] -- WeConservePA Hosts Nov.

Climate Change 75

Climate Change Solar Power Natural Gas Clean Energy 75

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 6, 2023

16 Shaping The Pennsylvania Clean Energy & Efficiency Workforce Future Webinar [PaEN] -- Sustainable Pittsburgh Selected As One Of 20 Regional Green Jobs Centers To Train Individuals For Climate-Resilient Jobs [PaEN] -- DCNR Webinar: Advancing Climate Resiliency In Pennsylvania Aug. Chris Deluzio -- Aug. 8-10 -- Dept. 8-10 -- Dept.

Conservation 97

Conservation Climate Change Solar Power Natural Gas 97

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 24, 2024

Posted: March 24, 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.

Solar Power 82

Solar Power Conservation 2024 2030 82

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 13, 2023

Part I: Start At Home -- PA Interfaith Power & Light, Jewish Earth Alliance Aug. 16 Webinar: Why Should We Care About, Advocate For A Climate-Friendly Federal Farm Bill? 16, 17, 18 [PaEN] -- South Mountain Partnership Power Of The Partnership Celebration Sept. Potter County To Sept. Potter County To Sept.

Conservation 98

Conservation Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Climate Change 98

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 4, 2024

The longer PECO delays taking action on climate change the more it will cost—both in dollars and in lives. The groups said, PECO proposes four more years of its flawed approach, kicking the can down the road on climate and economic justice for the vast majority of its residential customers. Click Here for a copy of the petition.

Renewable Energy 78

Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Electricity 78

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 13, 2023

Could Be Reactivated -- The Allegheny Front: New Book Looks To Climate Resilience To Ensure No One Gets Left Behind -- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: What Can One Person Do About Climate Change? Hosts 3 Public Meetings To Gather Input On Youghiogheny River Conservation Plan Part I - Dunbar Creek To Headwaters Aug.

Fossil Fuels 75

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Climate Change Nuclear Power 75

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 24, 2024

Shapiro’s Energy, Climate Initiatives [PaEN] -- US DOE Awards Mineral Basin Solar Project In Clearfield County $90 Million For 402 MW Facility On Abandoned Mine Lands; Filling Gap Left By Closure Of Homer City Coal-Fired Power Plant [PaEN] -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: Feds Send $90 Million For Largest PA Solar Energy Project Yet -- Electrek: (..)

Conservation 109

Conservation Climate Change Solar Power Cooling 109

A Greener Life

APRIL 7, 2022

It plays a smaller role in electricity generation yet has been called the bridge fuel to the age of renewables – a flexible power source needed to complement variable wind and solar power. From 2024, newly installed heating systems must be powered by at least 65% renewable energy.

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Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Nuclear Power Natural Gas 98

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Comitta: Let's Work Together To Address Climate Change, But Stop Rehashing The Same Old Arguments Against RGGI That Are Not Protecting Our Planet And Our People [PaEN] -- DEP Climate Change Advisory Committee Meets Feb. National- $3.28

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Climate Change Natural Resources Recycling 109

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Shapiro’s Proposed 2024-25 Budget Includes DEP Permit Modernization Initiative, Expands PFAS ‘Forever Chemical’ Testing; Expands DCNR Trails Program, PA Outdoor Corp [PaEN] -- DCNR Blog: Gov. Posted: February 11, 2024] PA Environment Digest 27 to Feb. 10 Town Hall In Cyclone, McKean County To Discuss Appeal Of Catalyst Energy, Inc.

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Conservation 2024 Solar Power 83

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Martin Grow As A Company Public Participation -- DEP Climate Change Advisory Committee Meets Feb. Comitta: Let's Work Together To Address Climate Change, But Stop Rehashing The Same Old Arguments Against RGGI That Are Not Protecting Our Planet And Our People [PaEN] -- DEP Climate Change Advisory Committee Meets Feb.

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Recycling Climate Change Solar Power 83

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 7, 2024

12 In-Person Workshop On Climate Art And Networking For Watershed Leaders & Stewards [PaEN] -- Interfaith Partners For The Chesapeake Host Jan. 20 -- Republican Herald: Solar-Powered Compacting Trash Receptacles Debut In Pottsville -- Registration Open! Shapiro: PA Receives Over $44.4

Conservation 112

Conservation 2024 2023 Climate Change 112

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

Other States/National/International -- AP: 17 States Weigh Adopting California’s Electric Car Mandate [PA Status Mentioned] -- Financial Times: Crypto And Climate Change: Can Web3 Help Get Us To Net Zero? -- NPR: Stressed Out About Climate Change?

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Politics Solar Power Climate Change 62

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Rob Mercuri Presents Allegheny County Resident Lynn Appman With Keep PA Beautiful Community Pride Award [PaEN] -- Penn State Ranks 4th In US In 2024 QS World University Rankings For Sustainability -- Philadelphia Solar Energy Assn. 7 Outreach Session In Luzerne County On Priority Climate Action Plan Initiatives -- DEP Hosts Dec.

Natural Gas 81

Natural Gas 2024 Climate Change Conservation 81

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Comitta: Let's Work Together To Address Climate Change, But Stop Rehashing The Same Old Arguments Against RGGI That Are Not Protecting Our Planet And Our People [PaEN] -- Courier Express: Fmr. 23 Webinar On Solar Energy For Municipalities And Water Authorities [PaEN] -- Penn State Hosts Feb. 1 Draw -- DCNR To Hold Feb.

Conservation 108

Conservation Natural Gas Clean Energy 2024 108

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 10, 2023

-- Hydrogen Tax Credit Changes, Riparian Buffers, Light Pollution On House Environmental Committee Agenda For Dec. In 2023 -- Philadelphia Solar Energy Assn. 7 Outreach Session In Luzerne County On Priority Climate Action Plan Initiatives -- DEP Hosts Dec. 13 [PaEN] -- House Environmental Committee To Hold Dec.

Conservation 100

Conservation 2024 Endangered Species Act Climate Change 100

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Shapiro’s Proposed 2024-25 Budget Includes DEP Permit Modernization Initiative, Expands PFAS ‘Forever Chemical’ Testing; Expands DCNR Trails Program, PA Outdoor Corp [PaEN] -- DCNR Blog: Gov. 10 Town Hall In Cyclone, McKean County To Discuss Appeal Of Catalyst Energy, Inc.

Conservation 104

Conservation Natural Gas 2024 Solar Power 104

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 31, 2022

The US House Oversight and Reform Committee kicked off its investigation of the fossil fuel industry’s decades-long climate change disinformation campaign last fall by inviting top executives from BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil and Shell to testify about their role and subpoenaing their companies for internal documents.

Climate Change 360

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 2018 360

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2023

2022 Natural Gas House Explosion In Dauphin County [PaEN] -- WPXI: Mayor Of Economy Boro, Beaver County, Expresses Frustration At Ongoing Natural Gas Outage -- US DOE Awards $3.5

Natural Gas 100

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Solar Power Carbon Emissions 100

PA Environment Daily

JULY 2, 2023

Gives Preliminary OK For Lithium-Ion Battery Farm -- TribLive Guest Essay: Solar Energy A Budget Solution For PA Schools - By Micki Dutrow, Retired Superintendent Of West Branch Area School District, Clearfield County -- House/Senate Vote To Extend I-95 State Disaster Proclamation Until Nov.

Natural Gas 80

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Climate Change 2023 80

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Washington County Finally ‘Go Green;’ Failed To Install Solar Energy On Their Buildings Despite Multiple Opportunities -- Penn State Extension Hosts Nov.

Conservation 109

Conservation Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy 109

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Of Environmental Professionals Host Oct. 7 -- PA Meaningful Watershed Education Program 4-Part Facilitator Certification Training Starts Oct. 7 -- PA Meaningful Watershed Education Program 4-Part Facilitator Certification Training Starts Oct.

Conservation 107

Conservation Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Recycling 107

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Residents Concerned About Proposed Solar Energy Facility -- WeConservePA Hosts Jan. Residents Concerned About Proposed Solar Energy Facility -- WeConservePA Hosts Jan. 12 [PaEN] -- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: Analysis Says Federal Clean Energy Dollars Are Flowing Into PA, But Results Remain To Be Seen -- LehighValleyNews: With $4.6

Conservation 107

Conservation Natural Gas Climate Change Fossil Fuels 107

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Shapiro Unveils 2024-25 Budget Proposal To Get Stuff Done, Create Opportunity And Advance Real Freedom For Pennsylvanians -- Gov. Shapiro’s 2024-25 Budget Address As Prepared -- WTAE ‘Let’s Be Real:’ PA Needs A $15 Minimum Wage, Governor Says -- AP: Gov. Room 8E-A East Wing. Click Here to watch live. -- Gov.

Natural Gas 100

Natural Gas 2024 Solar Power Conservation 100

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2023

27-28 -- DCNR To Celebrate 'Connecting More in 2024' During First Day Hikes Jan. 22 Webinar On Why Municipalities Should Consider A Utility-Scale Solar Energy Facility Ordinance [PaEN] -- South Mountain Partnership: Registration Open For Winter Partnership Meeting Jan. 6 Lake Management Workshop In Wilkes-Barre , 9:00 a.m.

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Conservation Solar Power Climate Change 83

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 9, 2023

Fiedler, Labor Leaders, Educational, Environmental Leaders Announce Bill To Create Grant Program To Invest In Solar Energy Facilities At Schools [PaEN] -- Bill Setting Decommissioning Rules For Utility-Scale Solar Energy Facilities Passes The Senate [PaEN] -- U.S.

Natural Gas 107

Natural Gas Endangered Species Act Fossil Fuels Solar Power 107