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New York City Planning Commission Approves Zoning Changes Supporting City’s Climate Goals

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11, 2023, the City Planning Commission approved amendments to the New York City Zoning Resolution, called “City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality,” proposed by Mayor Adams’ administration to advance the city’s climate goals, including an 80% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050. onshore wind turbines) (ZR 62-825).

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Analysis: New coal mines add question mark to India’s climate commitments

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In its Nationally Determined Contributions ( NDCs ), updated in 2022, India has made three major promises: a 45% reduction in its carbon emissions intensity (CO2 emissions per unit of electricity) based on 2005 levels, by 2030; 50% of installed electricity coming from non-fossil-fuel sources by 2030; and national carbon neutrality by 2070.

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How the Tides have Shifted for Virginia Energy Policy in 2020

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greenhouse gas emissions. Also, under energy efficiency, utilities must achieve energy savings that increase to 2% a year by 2027. Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. to reduce statewide electric carbon emissions by 30 percent by 2030. [1]. Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. DEQ’s carbon regulations.

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President Biden Outlines Comprehensive Plan for Federal Sustainability

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A 65% reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from federal operations by 2030 from 2008 levels: To meet these targets, the EO requires agencies to, among other things, pursue building electrification strategies, procure carbon pollution-free energy, and use performance contracting to reduce emissions.

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The Bumper Crop of New State Climate Policies Since July.

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Colorado The state’s Air Quality Control Commission approved guidelines for the measurement and verification of oil and gas methane emissions, becoming the latest state to set stricter standards for tracking the potent greenhouse gas. Who knew cheese was such a pollution problem?) in concrete.

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Policy News: July 18, 2022

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Court strikes down Trump administration Endangered Species Act regulations. The bill increases the authorized funding level for the Climate Adaptation Science Centers from $97 million in FY 2023 to $145 million in FY $145 million in FY 2027. Describes How It Will Regulate Power Plants After Supreme Court Setback – The New York Times.

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