Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

This is roughly the equivalent of taking 66 million fossil-fueled cars off the road for an entire year. As currently drafted, any fleet with more than 50 trucks and buses or $50 million in annual revenue would be required to begin transitioning its California fleet to zero-emissions trucks beginning as early as 2025.

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A Greener Life

APRIL 11, 2022

The UN agency concluded global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are at the highest levels in human history and without immediate and deep emissions reductions across all sectors limiting climate change to 1.5°C However, governments need to provide clear signals in order to direct capital where it is most needed. It was sombre reading.

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Capaccio

JANUARY 11, 2024

Additionally, the UAE Consensus calls for the phasing down of coal power, accelerated efforts toward net-zero emission energy systems, and the reduction of all greenhouse gas emissions beyond just CO 2 , such as methane. COP28 is the first time that a final COP agreement has called upon countries to reduce their fossil fuel usage in some way.

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Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Ministers from poor, vulnerable countries call on those from rich, industrialized countries to do more: reduce their high levels of greenhouse gas emissions and assist people in the Global south to better cope with the climate disasters that keep mounting. The Canadian government brought very little new to this UN conference.

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A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), site of the COP28 conference at the end of the month, where government representatives from all UN countries will discuss global efforts to limit climate change and adapt to its effects. COP28 has to deal with this now, as the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) has to be agreed to before 2025.

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Greenbuilding Law

JANUARY 1, 2023

Disclosing greenhouse gas emissions and reducing GHG aiming for Net Zero is not only an issue for businesses, although make no mistake it will be among the biggest business issues of the year, but it will also soon impact ‘people’ who occupy rental apartments, condominiums and the like, and in the not too distant future will impact nearly all of us.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2023

With initiatives like the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a Clean Energy Standard, strengthening Act 129 energy efficiency programs, funding the Whole Homes Repair Act, and establishing building performance standards for existing buildings, we could go even further.”

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 10, 2023

Emissions from the oil and gas industry in Canada now account for nearly 30 per cent of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions. The Emissions Cap can future-proof Canada’s economy To protect Canada’s economy in a global market that is moving away from fossil fuels, we need ambitious climate policies. degrees Celsius.

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A Greener Life

JUNE 27, 2022

Transport accounts for about 13% of Kenya’s greenhouse gas emissions. As the Kenyan government pushes EVs in the country, Swedish–Kenyan company Roam Motors (formerly Opibus) is also expanding its presence and sales. Greenhouse gas emissions are another problem, he said. Rush hour in Nairobi. By Charles Wachira.

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Circle of Blue

AUGUST 30, 2021

Global Water Intel reports that the investment fund hopes to build 17 such plants by 2025, at a cost of roughly $2.5 Egypt’s government wants to expand its water supply options, especially for new and growing cities on the Mediterranean coast, which is where the renewable-powered desalination plants would be built.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2021

On October 14, researchers at Carnegie Mellon University-- together with collaborators at Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boise State University-- released a research study on how Southwestern Pennsylvania can thrive during the transition to a future with net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Read more here.]

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Edouard Stenger

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

We knew that global greenhouse gases emission from energy had been peaking for the past three years – largely thanks to China – but now, here is another series of nails in the coffins of coal and oil. GW by 2025 according to Cleantechnica. Yes, you read that right.

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A Greener Life

APRIL 15, 2022

By 2025, the aim is to have set up at least six such corridors, which would each run between two or more ports. Ships emit over 1 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases every year, or just under 3% of global emissions, according to the International Maritime Organization , the UN body responsible for shipping. Currently less than 0.2

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 17, 2023

C mark, because of decades of inaction on the part of policymakers and decades of deception and obstruction on the part of fossil fuel companies. To secure the livable future that children around the world deserve, we must double down, ratchet up pressure on governments, and break the power of the fossil fuel industry.

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Manning Law

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Although criticized for half measures and loopholes, blamed in part on the influence of petrostates, the agreement reached at the conference should be welcomed as a significant step in the move away from fossil fuels. Now all governments and businesses need to turn these pledges into real-economy outcomes, without delay.”

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Energy and Climate Law

DECEMBER 15, 2021

2 (10) rGD now uses the terminology `low-carbon hydrogen´, which is supposed to mean the hydrogen content of which is derived from non-renewable sources, which meets a greenhouse gas emission reduction threshold of 70%. In a second step the results shall be used for a review of the MER in 2025, according to article 27 (3) MER.

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Law Columbia

DECEMBER 1, 2021

On October 26, 2021, Observatório do Clima (OC), a network of 71 civil society organizations, filed a class action at the federal court of Amazonas against the Environmental Ministry and Brazilian government ( Laboratório do Observatório do Clima v. Omissions from the Brazilian government on climate policy. o C global warming scenario.

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 23, 2022

Canada needs a strategy to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, which must include phasing out high-carbon sectors like the fossil fuel industry. The Government of Canada has promised a Just Transition Act , which is an important step towards solutions that workers and communities need. What’s a “just transition,” again?

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Vermont Law

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

We have little time left to create a practical path to achieving an 80% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2050.” rojects to reduce fossil fuel consumption. eadly, fueled by . of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2050, as have many Atlantic states for future OSW . But today, it’s . Indeed, at a Sept.

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 24, 2023

Question: Some people claim EVs are worse for the environment than gasoline cars Answer: Battery-Electric vehicles (BEVs) have on average two thirds lower lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions than gasoline cars today, and this will improve as electricity grids get cleaner by cutting out fossil fuels.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 17, 2024

million tons of greenhouse gases that the project is expected to emit annually. Organizations such as EarthJustice and Rise St. James successfully sued to subject Formosa to an environmental review over the 800 tons of toxic air pollutants as well as the 13.6 James Parish, Louisiana.

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Circle of Blue

APRIL 18, 2023

The law provides $140 billion in tax incentives, direct loans, and grants to replace fossil fuels with cleaner renewable energy that lowers emissions of carbon dioxide. None of it would be possible without government support. When the plant begins production, scheduled for 2025, it qualifies for a $1.75 That’s not all.

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Circle of Blue

MAY 19, 2022

Financed by one of the world’s richest private equity firms, The Blackstone Group, the CHPE is championed by its supporters as essential to unwind New York’s reliance on carbon-spewing fossil fuel and meet a 2040 target of emissions-free electricity. Emissions-Free Electricity by 2040.

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Greenbuilding Law

MARCH 26, 2023

There is a move toward all electric buildings as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. All electric building codes require that new construction and major renovations be powered by electricity rather than fossil fuels. The fossil fuel based economy has changed, but building codes didn’t.

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A Greener Life

OCTOBER 21, 2021

For almost three decades, world governments have met nearly every year to forge a global response to the climate emergency. Analysts say China could cause emissions to peak by 2025 , with some additional effort, and that this would be enough to keep the world on the right path. What is COP26? How far do we have to go?

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 30, 2022

Dr. Moerman said, “It’s time to defend our children’s health and future by reducing methane leaks, stop wasting taxpayer money by cleaning up the fossil fuels legacy, and supply real bonding and royalty reform.” It is time to incentivize the well-being of our children and the American taxpayer instead of the fossil fuel industry.

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 31, 2022

As with many environmental issues, when it comes to climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, this is no ordinary election. . As the province with the second highest greenhouse gas emissions in Canada, not doing enough to reduce these emissions is bad for the future of not just Ontario, but the whole country. .

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2024

Shapiro On Republican Reaction To His Energy Plan: They’ve Done Nothing And Power ‘Plants Have Closed On Their Watch;’ They’re ‘Used To Doing Nothing;’ ‘Doing Nothing Is Not Acceptable’ [PaEN] -- Senate Republicans Reject Gov.

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Columbia Climate Law

DECEMBER 2, 2019

The emissions make a significant contribution to climate change because methane is a highly potent greenhouse gas which, in the first 20 years after it is released, traps approximately 84 times more heat in the earth’s atmosphere than carbon dioxide (on a per ton basis). EPA has offered no explanation for its sudden change in approach.

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Vermont Law

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Methane is a greenhouse gas with a global warming potential (GWP) over 28 times that of CO. Furthermore, they also seek to prevent California (along with 13 other states adopting California’s standards) from adopting more stringent fuel economy standards than the federal government. promote growth in CO2. CO2 has a GWP of 1).

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Law Columbia

MARCH 13, 2023

EPA , the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has regulated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from motor vehicles under the Clean Air Act. In 2022, Texas, along with several other states and industry groups representing fuel manufacturers (together, Petitioners), challenged EPA’s new emissions standards in court.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2024

Here are 101 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Schuylkill County -- PA Solar Center Jan.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2022

On March 25, the United States and the European Commission came to an agreement on how to address Europe’s need for natural gas through the next two winters by diversifying liquefied natural gas supplies “in alignment with climate objectives” to end Europe’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels. Read more here. Read more here.

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The Energy Law Blog

JANUARY 29, 2021

133 ”), which was signed into law by former President Trump on December 27, 2020, contains notable bipartisan energy initiatives, ranging from new and extended tax incentives to government programs for research and development for CCS projects. The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 (“ H.R.

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The Energy Law Blog

JANUARY 29, 2021

133 ”), which was signed into law by former President Trump on December 27, 2020, contains notable bipartisan energy initiatives, ranging from new and extended tax incentives to government programs for research and development for CCS projects. The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 (“ H.R.

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Law Columbia

APRIL 20, 2021

Additionally, the executive order articulated a new federal policy of listening to science , prioritizing environmental justice, improving public health, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and bolstering climate resilience. Read more here>>> A Government-Wide Approach. This all-of-government approach is already taking root.

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Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Divided Ninth Circuit Said Juliana Plaintiffs Lacked Standing to Press Constitutional Climate Claims Against Federal Government. Circuit Declined to Speed Up or Slow Down Challenges to Withdrawal of California Waiver and Preemption of State Authority to Regulate Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Trump , No. 4:19-cv-00028 (D.

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