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Analysis: Coal returns to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor

A Greener Life

The environmental impacts of coal power – from local air and water pollution to carbon emissions – have made the project controversial. “We Pakistan’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) ­– its climate pledge under the Paris Agreement – targets 60% renewable energy generation by 2030, including hydropower.

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Ask a Scientist: In Moments of Despair, Climate Progress Can Keep Hope Alive

Union of Concerned Scientists

In any case, I’m skeptical that the GOP would be willing to hand the Biden administration another big climate accomplishment, despite the urgent need to cut carbon emissions. In June, the Michigan Public Service Commission approved a settlement agreement regarding the electric utility Consumers Energy’s long-range resource plan.

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February 2020 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

Lawsuit Filed Challenging Solar Power Facility in California. A California community services district and a neighborhood group filed a lawsuit challenging San Bernardino County authorizations for a solar power generating facility across 3,500 acres. County of Kern , No. BCV-20-100080 (Cal.

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