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Diesel is the Reason for the Sneezin’: Cleaner Holiday Deliveries are on the Horizon

Union of Concerned Scientists

But while greenhouse gas emissions may be reduced, a delivery fulfilled by a diesel-burning truck may lead to increases in emissions of smog-forming nitrogen oxides and lung-damaging particulate matter. While the latter part of this conclusion is obvious, the former part isn’t as much.

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Cities & the Inflation Reduction Act

Law Columbia

(The bill also has healthcare and prescription drug provisions, makes tax code changes unrelated to climate and energy, and guarantees federal land on- and offshore for oil and gas drilling.) economy and to significantly contribute to its greenhouse gas reduction efforts. Still, how does a local government tap in?

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The Car Rule and the Major Questions Doctrine

Legal Planet

When the Biden Administration ramped up fuel efficiency requirements through 2026, ideologues such as the Heartland Institute and states like Texas were quick to wheel out this attack. No doubt the same attack will be made on the Administration ambitious proposed post-2026 standard. But the resemblance ends there.

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Colorado Law Will Lead the Nation in Reducing GHGs from Buildings

Greenbuilding Law

Buildings are one of Colorado’s top five sources of greenhouse gas emissions. As directed by a state law enacted in 2021, as HB 1286, the Colorado Health Department’s Air Pollution Control Division developed the newly finalized standards. Newer, more efficient buildings may already meet the standards.

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Good Environmental Bills Are Missing On The List Of Senate, House Accomplishments For 2021

PA Environment Daily

percent by 2026 under the state’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards. Senate Bill 501 (Laughlin-R-Erie, Haywood-D-Montgomery) and House Bill 1080 (Quinn-R-Delaware, Herrin-D-Chester) to raise the mandate for solar energy from 0.5 percent to 5.5 Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

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Saturday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 4.2.22

PA Environment Daily

EIA: Ban On New Natural Gas Pipelines Would Cut Carbon Dioxide Emissions From Natural Gas Combustion 4.4% EIA: Ban On New Natural Gas Pipelines Would Cut Carbon Dioxide Emissions From Natural Gas Combustion 4.4% But don’t count on frackers riding to the rescue this time.”] -- Reuters: U.S.

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Let’s Pass Some Good Environmental & Energy Legislation In 2022 - Instead Of Just Dog Whistles

PA Environment Daily

percent by 2026 under the state’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards. Senate Bill 501 (Laughlin-R-Erie, Haywood-D-Montgomery) and House Bill 1080 (Quinn-R-Delaware, Herrin-D-Chester) to raise the mandate for solar energy from 0.5 percent to 5.5 Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

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