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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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Lest one thinks this disconnect is a failure of the global climate architecture, the failure lies much closer to home—in the domestic politics in the US and many other countries that continue to favor the interests of the rich and powerful , and fossil fuel companies, at the expense of the health and safety of everyone else and the planet.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Million In Tax Credits To Subsidize Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County; Total Expected To Be $1.17 National- $3.28 National- $3.28 National- $3.28

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 22, 2022

Minnesotans are facing concurrent crises of climate change, high energy prices and inflation, and the inequitable public health impacts of fossil fuel air pollution. Minnesota’s current goal is to reduce statewide carbon emissions 30 percent by 2025 compared to 2005 levels and 80 percent by 2050.

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Legal Planet

MARCH 14, 2024

Who will lead the Senate in 2025? Cornyn’s Senate website emphasizes expansion of fossil fuel production but also touts Texas as a “trailblazer in renewable energy.” The odds are that it will be a Republican. Democrats have a slim margin and face some close races, while all the GOP seats seem secure. John Cornyn (TX).

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

And, some programs missed the mark entirely and create the risk of continuing to prop up fossil fuel extraction, which would harm communities and our climate. Not to be confused with typical block grants, which go to states to administer, often becoming mired in another set of rules and political priorities.)

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 31, 2022

To help voters determine which candidates would deliver the needed course correction, Environmental Defence and its allies in the Ontario Priorities Working Group asked each of the province’s major political parties whether – and how – they would deliver the rapid emissions reductions Ontario will need to head off climate catastrophe. .

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Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 30, 2023

Consumers Energy will close its remaining coal-fired power plants by 2025 and add 8,000 megawatts of solar by 2040. Reform utility political contribution and lobbying regulations. In 2022, the MPSC similarly approved a revised version of utility Consumers Energy’s long-range energy plan following settlement negotiations.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2024

. -- DEP Oil & Gas Advisory Board Meets March 19 On Drinking Water Supply Impacts From Drilling; New Financial Assurance Strategies To Prevent Abandonment; Draft Spill Policy; Injection Well Primacy; Much More [PaEN] -- US Senators Introduce Bill To Ban US LNG Gas Sales To Any Entity Under The Control Of Communist China To Protect US Jobs; Americans (..)

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A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Fossil fuel language. The key focus point is to phase out fossil fuels, absolutely necessary for bringing emissions down. The language is the same as was agreed in Glasgow, calling for: ‘the phasedown of unabated coal power and phase-out of inefficient fossil fuel subsidies `. .

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 19, 2023

And several automakers have announced they will no longer make fossil fueled vehicles sometime between 2025 and 2040. Are these new policies, technologies, and street designs finally bringing about the demise of fossil-fueled cars and the rise of a new low-carbon sustainable urbanism?

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

“Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct.

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Legal Planet

MAY 11, 2023

The EPA is proposing a new standard for fossil fuel-fired power plants to avoid 617 million metric tons of carbon dioxide through 2042. Joe Manchin about holding up EPA nominations claiming “overreach” ) But this is not just about the political calculus of a president trying to make good on a climate pledge.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 30, 2024

Based on my current understanding of the information in the proposal, it appears that the total amount of fuels made from oils and fats is projected to peak in 2025 and then to hover at roughly 2 billion gallons a year thereafter [i]. A non-binding RFS is not a stable long-term situation, for both economic and political reasons.

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A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Despite the softening of the wording in the latter stages of negotiations, analysts and commentators noted that it was the first time a COP agreement had directly mentioned fossil fuels – even though they are the main contributor to climate change – and cited this as definite progress. Phase-down and not out.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Under the settlement, the company will retire all of its coal-fired power plants by 2025 and install nearly 8,000 megawatts of solar power by 2040. At least 20 cities, counties and states have filed lawsuits against ExxonMobil and other major fossil fuel companies for climate damages. What can you tell us about these cases?

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2024

Scott Perry A Run For His Political Life? -- Erie Times: What PA Primary Results Mean For Biden, Ex-President -- PennLive: Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 24, 2023

[PaEN] -- TribLive: Allegheny County Council Proposal Would Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags -- Observer-Report: PUC Dismisses Joint Settlement, Civil Penalty Against East Dunkard Water Authority -- TribLive: PennWest Edinboro, Erie’s Presque Isle Among Places Prepping For April Total Eclipse -- Cameron County Chamber Of Commerce Announces Results Of Sinnemahone (..)

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A Greener Life

APRIL 11, 2022

C thresholds which were agreed upon by world leaders during the COP21 UN climate summit in 2015, GHG emissions would need to peak before 2025 at the very latest and be reduced by 43% by 2030. The scientists said that in the scenarios they assessed, in order to limit warming to the 1.5°C

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 7, 2024

. -- Moody & Associates Study Finds Discharge Of Conventional Oil & Gas Wastewater To The Ground Surface ‘Not A Viable Management Practice'; Supports Ban On Road Dumping; Onsite Disposal [PaEN] -- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: PA Senate Passes Bill To Change Permit Review For Energy Projects -- WHYY: Plan To Move LNG Gas By Tanker Truck (..)

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2023

6, 2025 -- DEP Took Action On 812 Permits, 94% Within Permit Decision Guarantee Deadlines; Conducted 1,733 Inspections; Responded To 1 Environmental Emergency Week Ending Aug. Could Be Reactivated -- Schuylkill Action Network Oct. 20 Stormwater Operation & Maintenance Workshop, Montgomery County [PaEN] -- Delaware RiverKeeper Aug.

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Energy and Climate Law

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

A first draft shows that more than two billion Euros in total shall be invested into hydrogen development until 2025. There is, however, a problem as hydrogen is often produced from fossil fuels (natural gas, methane) in these countries and can therefore not be considered `green`.

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Legal Planet

MAY 9, 2022

Emissions trading systems are often launched with relatively lenient design features, typically justified as giving the system a chance to “learn-by-doing” and to gain political buy-in for approval of a program. . – Continual reform to improve ambition, integrity, and buy-in. Most ETS have fallen on the prices-too-low side.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

-- Post-Gazette: PA Getting Millions In Federal Grants To Cut Methane Emissions, Cap Leaking Conventional Oil & Gas Wells -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Dec.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 8, 2022

12 EQB Agenda [PaEN] -- Bay Journal: With 2025 Chesapeake Bay Cleanup Goal Out Of Reach, Region Plans For What's Next At Oct. 12 EQB Agenda [PaEN] -- Bay Journal: With 2025 Chesapeake Bay Cleanup Goal Out Of Reach, Region Plans For What's Next At Oct. Limiting Methane Emissions From Conventional Oil & Gas Facilities To Oct.

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Greenbuilding Law

JANUARY 1, 2023

C, global emissions must peak by 2025 and be cut in half by 2030, on the way to net zero emissions by mid century.”. Moreover, it is not settled that even a developed nation can attain Net Zero economy wide, or for that matter a state or other political subdivision, or even a business. .

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A Greener Life

OCTOBER 21, 2021

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. China is not the only country in the frame: major fossil fuel producers including Saudi Arabia, Russia and Australia have also refused to strengthen their commitments.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2022

Know Before You Go -- YorkDR - Brain Whipkey: Anglers, Hunters Contribute $1.5 Million American Rescue Plan Budget -- $11 Billion In Federal American Rescue Plan Funding To PA State Government, Local Governments Has Yet To Be Invested. What’s Your Community Doing?

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2023

Potter County To Sept. 7 [PaEN] -- DEP Extends Current ESCGP-3 Oil & Gas Erosion Control General Permit Without Changes Thru Jan. Potter County To Sept. 7 [PaEN] -- DEP Extends Current ESCGP-3 Oil & Gas Erosion Control General Permit Without Changes Thru Jan.

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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 Conditions vary widely across countries and regions and the roots of migration are political and social as well as environmental. The extra water would be welcome.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 26, 2022

PA Unemployment Rate Falls To Record Low, Labor Market Will Remain Extraordinarily Tight Thru 2025 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: October 26, 2022] PA Environment Digest

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A Greener Life

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Their wellbeing budget and the kinder tone of its politics is an inspiration. I remember writing, all the way back in 2009, about an announcement from the New Zealand government that they wanted to be zero carbon by 2025. It’s an energy giant with an economy that depends entirely on fossil fuels.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 26, 2022

Cyber Officials Issued Another Warning In April On The Vulnerability Of Natural Gas Facilities To Cyber Attacks ] -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Southwestern Energy Plans $1 Billion Share Repurchase Giving Money Back To Investors [Part Of International Trend To Reward Investors First] -- Chesapeake Energy Doubles Stock Buyback To $2 Billion [Rewarding (..)

Natural Gas 52

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Circle of Blue

JANUARY 26, 2023

The five-year pilot project is underway in three counties, and a final report is expected in 2025. “We’re Like the shift from fossil fuels to renewables, the transition to low-salt practices entails an upfront capital cost. We’re kind of learning as we go,” Brunner said about the pilot project.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 14, 2022

In 1966, his campaign slogan was 'for clean streams and clean politics.' His political life was ignited in 1966 by clean streams legislation, when his would-be opponent voted against an amendment that would bring the coal companies under the Clean Streams Law already on the books.

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Law Columbia

MARCH 13, 2023

In 2022, Texas, along with several other states and industry groups representing fuel manufacturers (together, Petitioners), challenged EPA’s new emissions standards in court. These standards required each automobile manufacturer to reduce the average emissions from its vehicle fleet by approximately 5% per year between 2012 and 2025.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Don Ritter -- Post-Gazette: Canadian Nuclear Fuel Firm Buying Into Westinghouse Electric Co. PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- PA Capital-Star: Dept. Senate Candidates Aren’t Saying About Crime -- PennLive: Biden To Hold Fundraiser For Fetterman In PA -- Politics PA: PA Senate Preview - Southeast -- TribLive: Fmr Rep.

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