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Why You Should Care About The Latest IPCC Report | BreezoMeter

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Understanding Climate Change & Greenhouse Gas Emissions. The greenhouse effect is a popular name for the earth’s warming effect which occurs naturally when gasses in the atmosphere trap heat from the sun and prevent it from escaping back into space. Greenhouse Gas Emissions are Increasing. C above pre-industrial levels.

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Cities & the Inflation Reduction Act

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cities move toward their greenhouse gas reduction goals via a cleaner national electric grid, increased vehicle and building electrification, and new distributed renewable energy resources. economy and to significantly contribute to its greenhouse gas reduction efforts. Still, how does a local government tap in?

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Colorado Law Will Lead the Nation in Reducing GHGs from Buildings

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Last week, Colorado established mandatory energy performance standards for large buildings. 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.

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

PA Environment Daily

This bill is in the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. -- Increase Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Renewable Energy Goals: House Bill 100 and Senate Bill 872 would require Pennsylvania to reach 100 percent renewable energy generation by 2050. Read more here. percent to 5.5

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Sabin Center Files Amicus Brief in Support of New GHG Vehicle Emissions Standards

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EPA , the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has regulated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from motor vehicles under the Clean Air Act. While the Clean Air Act (CAA) has been amended multiple times since 1970, this basic requirement has remained untouched. billion tons of carbon dioxide emissions by 2050.

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

PA Environment Daily

Bills remain in the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. -- Increase Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Renewable Energy Goals: House Bill 100 and Senate Bill 872 would require Pennsylvania to reach 100 percent renewable energy generation by 2050. Read more here. percent to 5.5

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Congress Gives Final Approval To Climate, Energy, Healthcare Bill Sending It To President Biden

PA Environment Daily

House passed compromise legislation that would make the largest federal investment-- $375 billion-- in climate change fighting strategies, including investments in renewable energy production, tax rebates for consumers for energy efficiency and electric vehicles and more. On August 12, the U.S.