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Climate Policy in India

Legal Planet

That’s understandable in terms of India’s current carbon emissions, which are now only a quarter of China’s. Twelve percent of capacity comes from hydro, and an impressive 23% from renewables (10% wind, 9% solar). The national electricity plan projected that renewables will exceed coal in 2027.

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

E2 Law Blog

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.

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

A Greener Life

Despite a significant uptake of renewable energy, India still relies on coal plants for more than half of its installed electricity supply. By Rejimon Kuttappan Along with a major expansion of renewable energy, India is also pushing for big increases in its coal production, casting doubt on its climate commitments.

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How the Tides have Shifted for Virginia Energy Policy in 2020

Vermont Law

To stimulate change in the state, Virginia needs steadfast change to its energy sector. which set a 30% renewable energy goal by 2030 and a 100% carbon-free goal by 2050 for Virginia. A coalition of the renewable energy industry and environmental groups put forward the Clean Economy Act (“CEA”). One is the.

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Analysis: Is hydrogen the new oil?

A Greener Life

There is talk that a global “hydrogen economy” can emerge to save the climate from carbon emissions. But for other fossil-fuel guzzling transport systems which cannot easily plug into the mains, such as long-distance shipping and aviation, hydrogen may turn out to be the key to lowering carbon emissions.

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President Biden Outlines Comprehensive Plan for Federal Sustainability

Clean Energy Law

To promote this policy, the EO also requires that federal agencies develop carbon pollution-free electricity generation and energy storage capacity on their real property assets. This directive raises the possibility of a greater opening of government land — in particular military bases — for renewable energy projects.

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The Bumper Crop of New State Climate Policies Since July.

Legal Planet

Delaware On August 3rd, the governor signed seven pieces of climate legislation that strengthen the state’s climate targets, increase electric vehicle and renewable energy requirements, and update building codes. The guidelines set emissions limits on carbon emissions from concrete production and transport used by the state.