Law Columbia

JUNE 21, 2023

The combined impact of this litigation – preventing the emission of hundreds of millions of tons of carbon dioxide and other destructive pollutants – arguably ranks this among South Africa’s most successful public interest litigation campaigns. The backers of that project had conducted a climate change impact assessment.

Climate Change 102

Climate Change Paris Agreement Renewable Energy Law 102

A Greener Life

JULY 23, 2021

Grey is made from natural gas or coal, and has a large carbon footprint. Blue is also made from fossil fuels but the carbon dioxide emissions are captured or re-used. Green is from renewable electricity and need have no carbon footprint at all. Their move towards alternative fuels has been painfully slow.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Electricity Carbon Dioxide Carbon Emissions 98

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 4, 2023

leader in cleaning up the light duty fleet quietly released its own proposal in August: the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed to improve fuel economy of passenger cars and trucks steadily from 2027 through 2032 and heavy-duty pickups and vans from 2030 to 2035.

Electricity 256

Electricity Clean Air Act Carbon Dioxide 2027 256

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Supplier Of LNG Natural Gas To Fuel-Starved Europe -- Reuters: U.S. Regulator Releases Report Blaming Texas LNG Natural Gas Blast On Inadequate Operating, Testing Procedures Other States/National/International -- AP: Report: 90% Of U.S.

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide 2027 Fossil Fuels 62