A Greener Life

DECEMBER 19, 2024

By Jiang Mengnan Chinas oil demand is projected to peak at approximately 770 million tonnes in 2025, according to a forecast by the China National Petroleum Corporations Economic and Technological Research Institute (ETRI), reports Caixin. Image generated by AI. First published in Dialogue Earth.

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Scientific American

JULY 4, 2025

Skip to main content Scientific American Opinion July 4, 2025 5 min read A Thought Experiment Reveals the Fingerprints of Climate Change Came Early Climate change left its signature on the atmosphere early in the industrial revolution, reveals a thought experiment investigation By Ben Santer , Susan Solomon , David W.

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Eliminating fossil fuel-powered vehicles from the road is necessary to fight climate change and save thousands of lives at risk due to poor air quality. In 2025 we will work with project partners to facilitate action plan development at the city and county level and expand the map tool to states beyond California.

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Law Columbia

JUNE 19, 2025

On May 28, 2025, the Higher Regional Court of Hamm issued its ruling in what has become Germany’s most high-profile climate lawsuit — Lliuya v. A judicial site visit to Huaraz took place in 2022, and evidentiary hearings were held in 2025. A plaintiff from the Global South. A carbon giant from the Global North.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2025

data centers risks deepening Americas reliance on fossil fuels and can put consumers and communities at risk, according to the report. New technology can be part of a brighter future, but not if it keeps us tied to the dirty energy sources of the past, said Quentin Good , policy analyst with Frontier Group , one of the papers authors.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

On November 11, Energy Justice Advocates announced PECO has agreed to contract for 25 MW of solar energy as part of its default power procurement for electric customers from June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2029 as a result of a settlement recently approved by the Public Utility Commission. PECO serves nearly 1.7

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Nature

JUNE 22, 2025

Advertisement View all journals Search Log in Explore content About the journal Publish with us Subscribe Sign up for alerts RSS feed nature news article NEWS 23 June 2025 Everyday painkiller made from plastic — by E. link] (2025). In the meantime, to ensure continued support, we are displaying the site without styles and JavaScript.

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New Scientist

JULY 22, 2025

Read more The jet stream may be starting to shift in response to climate change Aerosol pollution, which mainly comes from burning fossil fuels, typically has an opposite effect to greenhouse gases. But we need to recognise that this is going to reveal these unique risks that are going to be amplified where people live.”

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New Scientist

JULY 4, 2025

Buffer pools are especially an issue when forest-based carbon credits are sold to offset carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels , which remain in the atmosphere for centuries to millennia. “If Well also keep you up to date with New Scientist events and special offers.

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Legal Planet

JUNE 13, 2025

In January, the Governor put out his plan for Climate Bond Implementation , which proposed that approximately 27% of total Bond funds be allocated and distributed in 2025-2026. Projects that publicly finance transmission infrastructure, which are needed to meet the state’s clean energy goals or reduce ratepayer costs ($325 million) (§ 94520).

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A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

By Liu Lican On November 8, China issued its first Energy Law , which aims to support the development and utilisation of renewable energy and increase the proportion of non-fossil energy consumption. However, the law also states that there will be “rational development and clean and efficient use” of fossil fuels.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Meanwhile, it remains profoundly cheaper to produce electricity from solar than from new fossil fuel sources. It can buy time for PJM to focus on high-value additions to the grid through its SSI, the cheaper clean energy waiting in the queue , and deployment of grid enhancing technologies.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 22, 2025

That increase didn’t happen overnight — it’s the result of systematic failures to keep up with improving technologies. This year, those payments increased nearly ten times their previous cost, translating to higher electricity bills for PA families. Read more here.

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Enviromental Defense

JUNE 25, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Toronto/Winnipeg, June 25, 2025 — A new report released today by the International Institute for Sustainable Development and Environmental Defence warns that Canada’s continued expansion of oil and gas production risks stranding billions in future investment as the world accelerates its shift to cleaner energy.

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Scientific American

JULY 21, 2025

Skip to main content Scientific American July 21, 2025 3 min read ‘Corn Sweat’ Is Making This Heat Wave Even Worse Humid heat is blanketing the eastern U.S. this week, exacerbated by “corn sweat” in the Midwest By Andrea Thompson edited by Meghan Bartels The HeatRisk forecast for July 23, 2025. population.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 23, 2025

We’re seeing the most dramatic transformation of our energy system in more than a generation, driven by unprecedented demand growth and accelerated technological change. Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to deliver keynote remarks at Energypath 2025, hosted by the Sustainable Energy Fund at DeSales University.

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Scientific American

JUNE 17, 2025

And because roughly 60 percent of global textiles now contain plastic derived from fossil fuels, it is estimated that more than a third of the microplastics in the oceans today were shed from clothing. In the days following the Los Angeles fires in January 2025, the shop received more than 100,000 pounds of donated textiles.

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A Greener Life

JANUARY 2, 2025

Chinas oil demand could peak in 2025 At the moment, both new coal and non-coal capacity are needed to meet electricity demand. This, as there, of course, as with all fossil fuels, is a finite amount. but it is unclear whether enough non-coal capacity is being added to signal a decline in consumption.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 20, 2025

Summit Pittsburgh July 15, 2025 -- PA Republican Lawmakers Rush To Introduce Bills To Give New Tax Breaks, Waive Regulations, Environmental Standards For A.I. Posted: July 20, 2025] PA Environment Digest Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

But if Project 2025–the Heritage Foundation’s blueprint for the incoming second Trump administration–is implemented, NOAA will be dismantled, downsized, or some parts of it put in private hands, compromising or outright eliminating the valuable services the approximately 11,000 employees who work there provide to the country.

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A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Instead, Donald Trump, a prolific climate denier, will become the 47th US President on January 20th, 2025, for the next four years and will lead the US until 2029, just a year before critical UN, EU, and current climate energy goals—plans that are almost certain to be shelved by the next Trump Administration.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 8, 2025

Posted: June 8, 2025] 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.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 21, 2025

Over 156 million people in the US are exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollutants, according to the recently published 2025 State-of-the Air report from the American Lung Association (ALA). percent of US CO 2 emissions , are all from fossil fuel combustion in our vehicles, with the vast majority coming from pick-up trucks, SUVs and cars.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 10, 2025

Second, the DEP can encourage the development of and use of new leak detection technologies. This technology not only can find when gas is leaking, but is also creating jobs in Pennsylvania. The fossil fuel industry would lead you to believe that these measures will result in lost jobs and would jeopardize our economy.

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Legal Planet

MAY 20, 2025

climate conference descends on the small Brazilian rainforest city of Belm in November 2025, it will be tempting to focus on the drama and disunity among major nations. Only 21 countries had even submitted their updated plans for managing climate change by the 2025 deadline required under the Paris Agreement. When the annual U.N.

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A Greener Life

APRIL 5, 2025

By Anders Lorenzen A leading energy think tank says that last month, less than half of the US electricity capacity came from fossil fuels. Date showing US fossil fuel generation in March 2025. Compared to March 2024, fossil fuel generation declined by 2.5%. Graph credit: Ember. a new record.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 20, 2025

Summit Pittsburgh July 15, 2025 -- Post-Gazette Editorial: Energy And Innovation Summit Is A Great Opportunity For Pittsburgh, But People Must Come First [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette Editorial: What Does Pittsburgh’s A.I. Energy Summit?

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 9, 2025

PJM remains overly dependent on fossil fueled generation. MW-day for delivery in 2025-26, a 933% increase over the $28.92 MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day MW-Day In 2024-25; Extreme Weather Risk Big Factor [PaEN] [Posted: July 9, 2025] PA Environment Digest Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 7, 2025

She equips residents with the tools to feel empowered to fight against the fossil fuel industry. Mobile App And by developing new technologies, we are able to keep an eye on this industry. Here is a transcript of her remarks-- Presentation Hello, everyone. I'm Gillian Graber, Executive Director of Protect PT.

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HumanNature

JANUARY 30, 2025

Guest Post by Tucker Melles , 2024-2025 Sustainability Leadership Fellow and Ph.D. isoprene, carbitol, benzyl alcohol) to secondary organic aerosol are emitted from trees, fossil fuels, and an assortment of industrial and personal care compounds collectively known as volatile chemical products (VCPs). Image modified from [8].

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2025

Our mission is to improve policy and regulations for the oversight of fossil fuel extraction and use; to educate, empower and organize coalfield citizens; and to protect public and environmental health. CCJ has over three thousand members and supporters and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 12, 2025

Hutchinson Introduces Bill To Abolish DEP Climate Change, Recycling Fund, Coastal Zone Advisory Committees [PaEN] -- The Derrick: Solar Energy Projects Take Shape In Venango County [ PDF of Article ] -- The Allegheny Front: Pittsburgh 2030 District Buildings Reduce Carbon Emissions By 50% -- Williamsport Sun Editorial: Technology Requires Time That (..)

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 6, 2025

House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Members of Congress Declaration of Dissent EPA employees join in solidarity with employees across the federal government in opposing this administration's policies, including those that undermine the EPA mission of protecting human health and the environment.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 8, 2025

While these nominations are dangerous, whats even more disturbing is the opening they create for fossil fuel corporations that have masterminded climate deception campaigns to regain social license. Major fossil fuel corporations lit the fuse decades ago Climate change denial is no accident.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2025

Editors Note: PJMs last capacity auction in July 2024 for delivery in 2025-26 resulted in a dramatic increase in electricity cost from $28.91/MW-day If left unaddressed, PJMs next capacity auction scheduled for July 2025 could have tripled energy costs for 65 million people across the region, including 13 million Pennsylvanians.

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Scientific American

JUNE 17, 2025

The result is that existing fossil fuel plants could generate more power to meet short-term rises in electricity demand, said Harrison Fell, an associate professor at North Carolina State University who tracks electricity markets. Copyright 2025. © 2025 SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, A DIVISION OF SPRINGER NATURE AMERICA, INC.

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A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

By Anders Lorenzen John Kerry, the former US Secretary of State and Special Envoy on Climate Change, an army veteran and veteran of US politics now aged 80, took the stage in London today as the keynote speaker at the 2025 Soft Power Index.

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