Legal Planet

MAY 7, 2025

This was in Californias Central Valley around 1990 when drought conditions flared and the federal government cut water deliveries. What if I told you there is a popular government program that costs less money to run than it saves American consumers on their utility bills? What was the news story?

Fossil Fuels

Enviromental Defense

JULY 21, 2025

This pipeline was only built because the Trudeau government purchased it from TC Energy, preventing the company from facing a significant financial loss. The exception to this would be the Trans Mountain pipeline, which once completed doubled the existing pipeline’s capacity from 300K to 890K barrels per day.pipeline.

Renewable Energy

Legal Planet

JULY 10, 2025

It is not too soon to be explaining that storms like this are becoming more intense as a result of climate change. ” Elizabeth Kolbert at the New Yorker reflects on Whitehouse’s decade of wake-up calls regarding government inaction to address the climate crisis.

Climate Change

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

MARCH 14, 2025

The primary partners on PCSC agreements include: 43 nonprofit organizations, 39 for-profit businesses, 34 colleges and universities, 7 commodity groups, 7 state, local, and tribal governments, and 5 cooperatives.

Conservation

Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The conservative government in Ontario is pushing for changes to the province’s wetlands policy that would loosen protections for “provincially significant wetlands.”. “If Even though the government wants to offset losses by building replacement wetlands, ecologists say that it’s not a one-to-one trade. Find all the work here.

Government

Circle of Blue

JUNE 14, 2021

The conflict is a consequence of extreme heat and worsening droughts, byproducts of climate change, which bruises Africa’s Sahel region and nearby countries more deeply than almost anywhere else in the world. Critics say the Nigerian government’s tepid response has encouraged vigilante justice and fueled ongoing violence.

Climate Change

Energy and Climate Law

DECEMBER 8, 2020

This ruling was released in the context of a surge in climate litigation cases in France and all over world. For France, the “Affaire du Siècle” case was filed in the Administrative Court of Paris in May 2019 by four NGOs against the government for its failure to act on climate change.

Paris Agreement

Enviromental Defense

JULY 31, 2024

Hydrogen is being presented as a key climate change solution because when it is burned, it doesn’t create any greenhouse gas emissions. We have cost-effective, proven, and reliable solutions that are ready today—including solar, wind, and battery storage—which continue to be underfunded by all levels of government.

Government

Legal Planet

JUNE 2, 2022

In another respect, though, there’s more similarity: in both countries, subnational governments play a key role in climate policy. Regional governments. Although ultimate power remains in the national Parliament, the national government has devolved certain powers to regional governments in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

2030

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 5, 2024

The IPCC is a collaborative panel consisting of 195 member governments. Representatives of these member governments convene in Plenary Sessions, like the one we just attended. Each country sends delegations that can include both government officials and scientific experts, collectively forming the Panel.

Climate Change

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 30, 2023

It’s Danger Season right now for climate impacts around the United States and the world. While we confront extreme heat, wildfires, and intense storms, crucial work to reduce global warming pollution and mitigate the worst effects of climate change continues. million customers for the next 20 years.

Clean Energy

Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Statement by Julia Levin, Associate Director, National Climate Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – New analysis released today from the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) demonstrates that the Government of Canada is still intent on providing massive subsidies to fossil fuel companies.

Fossil Fuels

Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

These changes, if adopted, will allow more gas plants to burn more gas further into the future. We urge the government to strengthen the regulations, rather than weaken them. In particular, the federal government must hold the line on the end of life clause and the date that this clause comes into effect.

Electricity

Enviromental Defense

MAY 22, 2024

The Alberta government is also the single most prominent opponent of climate action. The first part of our plan is to understand what Albertans want, and what motivates them when it comes to climate change solutions. 5 per cent by 2028, after which oil demand is projected to peak and then decline.)

Climate Change

Circle of Blue

MAY 28, 2025

The states strategy irks environmentalists who have long criticized Great Lakes governments for refusing to regulate farm pollution while instead leaning on voluntary programs that arent working. Others blame the missed deadline on regional governments refusal to force farmers to curb fertilizer pollution. Find all the work HERE.

Regulations

Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 30, 2024

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is set to consider the proposed changes on March 21. Getting this right is important, both for California and to ensure the LCFS remains a workable model for other states and the federal government. billion gallons by 2028 and then hover between 1.5 billion gallons thereafter.

Biofuels

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

The assessment further identified rising health issues related to natural resource extractions [defined by the Health Department as oil and gas development ] and the health impacts resulting from climate change as two of the top five threats affecting health outcomes of Pennsylvanians.

Natural Resources

Law and Environment

JANUARY 24, 2023

This past year represents a real turning point in the transition to electric vehicles, demonstrated by new major incentives and regulatory activities at both federal and state government levels and several notable accomplishments in the private sector. Post Office plans to deploy over 66,000 EVs by 2028. First, the U.S.

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

"They’re teachers, scientists, doctors, farmers, artists, entrepreneurs, and activists who are putting climate front and center in their work and driving real progress. While no individual can solve climate change, progress depends on individuals figuring out how to bring their skills and passions to the table."

2028

A Greener Life

JANUARY 12, 2022

It seems like a long way off to me, but adverts for the most polluting SUVs will be banned entirely from 2028. Perhaps after a change of government, though they may surprise me.) I can already hear the ‘war on motorists’ cranks warming up, but I reckon these sorts of measures are a matter of time in the UK too.

2028

PA Environment Daily

JULY 30, 2024

Pennsylvania is experiencing more and longer power outages due to population growth, increasing energy demands, severe weather fueled by climate change, and aging infrastructure. Frequent and extended outages also impact Pennsylvanian businesses, healthcare, emergency response, and utility services. Partners Host Aug.

Electricity

Enviromental Defense

APRIL 11, 2024

On December 21, 2023, the OEB decided not to continue a $250 million a year government payment that Enbridge had requested in its rate application for 2024-2028. These decisions demonstrate that Ontarians are concerned about affordability and climate change.

2028

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

31 -- EPA Announces $100 Million In Grants Available To Support Manufacturers Of Cleaner Construction Materials -- EPA: New Strategy Directs All Enforcement And Compliance Programs To Help Tackle Climate Crisis In Every Matter Within Their Jurisdiction PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- Spotlight PA - Stephen Caruso, Katie Meyer: Gov.

Natural Gas

Capaccio

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently issued a final ruling on a landmark program to phasedown the production and consumption of potent climate change contributing hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). HFCs are used primarily in air conditioning equipment but can also be found in foams and many other functions.

2028

Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Recent scientific analysis shows that the tunnel project and pipeline could contribute an additional 27 million metric tons of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere annually, and generate $41 billion in climate damages between 2027 and 2070. Enbridge recently stated that construction would not be completed until 2028.

2028

Capaccio

APRIL 22, 2024

The rules also contain provisions for disclosing the process by which companies identify, assess, and manage material climate-related risks. Greenhouse gas emissions disclosure requirements begin in 2026 for LAFs and 2028 for AFs. However, immediately following the finalization of the rules, several lawsuits were filed to challenge them.

Greenhouse

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 22, 2024

Back then, those contracts were canceled by the Puerto Rican government for failing to improve service and meet minimum performance standards. LUMA, Genera, the FOMB, lack of accountability, climate change. It is truly crazy. What awaits Puerto Rico with Genera in charge of electricity generation?

Renewable Energy

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 11, 2024

According to an October 2023 report by the Climate Investigations Center (CIC), a nonprofit watchdog organization, the industry has been gaslighting us by promoting the idea that “cooking with gas” is a good thing, despite knowing as far back as 1970 that gas stoves pose a threat to public health and the environment.

2013

Enviromental Defense

MARCH 27, 2024

New analysis from Environmental Defence reveals that despite federal government promises, funding to the fossil fuel and petrochemical industries remains high Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – New analysis released today by Environmental Defence reveals Canada’s federal government provided at least $18.6

Fossil Fuels

Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Judicial review is a critical tool in holding government agencies accountable. LNG exports from the US are already on track to more than double by 2028, under current law. The reality of climate change is that we no longer have time for that outdated approach.

Fossil Fuels

ESA

MARCH 20, 2023

States Texas State Board of Education issues guidance encouraging schools to emphasize the “positive” aspects of climate change in textbooks. Across administrations, the President’s Budget Request is typically viewed as a “wishlist” and allows the administration to demonstrate its priorities and vision for the federal government.

2023

ESA

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Congress passes a deal to keep the government funded through Dec. Lawyers for the government shared the Biden administration expects to issue a new Clean Water Act proposed rule by the end of the year. How Government Ends – Boston Review. The bill largely keeps government programs funded at their fiscal year 2022 levels.

2022

Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 9, 2025

The solar industry alone anticipates 330,000 lost jobs by 2028, with hundreds of thousands of more jobs lost across the broader clean economy. Faith in government contracts? These increases would be further exacerbated by the parallel proposed cuts to energy efficiency and rooftop solar programs. Free trade? Market certainty?

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

Offering Tree Seedlings -- Penn State: Geneticists Close To Grasping How Plant Communities May Adapt To Climate Change -- DCNR Reports 1,371 Wildfires Burned 2,981 Acres In 2021, Down Slightly From 2020 [PaEN] -- Feb. 11 Take Five Fridays With Pam Now Available; Feb. What’s Your Community Doing?

2028

Law Columbia

JULY 28, 2025

That already represented a dramatic shift by a federal agency that only recently completed a painstaking effort to develop and finalize the rule, and stands as a vivid rebuke of the Biden administration’s whole-of-government effort to embed climate risk analysis across the financial sector. billion annual revenue.

Regulations

Legal Planet

JUNE 10, 2025

Climate change is making it harder to live without heating and cooling, so if I’m choosing between investing in a gas system or a more efficient heat pump, it’s not a hard choice. I see this shift … as a successful effort to link climate change and renewable energy to broader culture war issues,” one researcher told Floodlight.

Electricity

ESA

MARCH 6, 2023

This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for ecologists to provide input to the US government on how nature, biodiversity and ecosystems will be measured to provide the information needed to manage ecosystems and biodiversity within the United States. The comment period ends March 31, 2023.

2023