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How Much Land Would it Require to Get Most of Our Electricity from Wind and Solar?

Union of Concerned Scientists

Most studies show that achieving these targets will require an unprecedented increase in wind and solar power to decarbonize the power sector and meet the increased demand for zero- carbon electricity to replace fossil fuels in building, industrial and transportation sectors. times current levels by 2035. Map courtesy NREL: Denholm et al.

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The Car Rule and the Major Questions Doctrine

Legal Planet

EPA , conservatives and industry interests have claimed that just about every new regulation violates the major question doctrine. 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.

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138 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Westmoreland County? Westmoreland County? PaEN] -- DEP Citizens Advisory Council Meets Feb. PaEN] -- DEP Citizens Advisory Council Meets Feb. PaEN] -- DEP Citizens Advisory Council Meets Feb.

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56 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Of Health Apologizes For Not Listening To Communities Suffering Health Impacts From Shale Gas Development; New Health Study Results ‘Just The Tip Of The Iceberg’ [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette Editorial: Who Pays For Natural Gas Development’s Harm? 23 Webinar On Gridscale Solar Energy Facilities -- PennDOT Announces $33.8

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101 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

13 to 19; 9 Abandoned Conventional Wells; 4 Abandoned Shale Gas Wells; Freshwater Pipeline Break; Ice & Snow [PaEN] -- 4 Months Later, XTO Energy, Inc. 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ? 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities ? PaEN] -- PA Cong.

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104 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Of Health Pushing For Changes To Reduce Adverse Health Impacts [PaEN] -- TribLive Letter: For Natural Gas Industry, Concern For Health Should Trump Industry Profits -- HEI Energy Hosts Dec. Keystone Goldwater Conference Feb. 23-24 In State College [PaEN] -- Susquehanna University: Dam Good Engineering! Million In Grants?

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Bizzarro: DEP Awards Environmental Education Grants To Asbury Woods Environmental Center And Regional Science Consortium At Presque Isle Center -- Altoona Mirror: Blair Conservation District Receives DEP Grant To Host Four BioBlitz Events For Students -- PA Assn.