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The Gas Utility Industry is Gaslighting Us

Union of Concerned Scientists

As we now know, fossil fuel companies lied about it for decades to protect their profits. Now that there is a desperate need to slash global warming emissions worldwide to avoid the worst consequences of climate change, it is critical to rapidly phase out the use of all fossil fuels. What accounts for that?

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UCS Testimony on the Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit

Union of Concerned Scientists

Department of the Treasury is hosting a public hearing on the December 2023 proposed regulations governing implementation of the Section 45V Credit for Production of Clean Hydrogen. The proposed regulations clearly adhere to that framework, fully comporting with a plain reading of the text. Hourly matching.

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A Hot Summer for Clean Energy in Michigan

Union of Concerned Scientists

The Great Lakes State has the opportunity to join other leading states in the region, notably Minnesota and Illinois , by adopting comprehensive updates to phase out fossil fuel electricity plants and ensure that the benefits of a clean energy transition flow to all communities. million customers for the next 20 years.

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Opinion: France adds green travel advice to car adverts

A Greener Life

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.) If you want to help hasten the day, there are plenty of intermediate steps between where we are today and national regulation.

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A Cap on Vegetable Oil-Based Fuels Will Stabilize and Strengthen California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard

Union of Concerned Scientists

Getting this right is important, both for California and to ensure the LCFS remains a workable model for other states and the federal government. Moreover, absent reform, the LCFS is not a replicable model for other states or the federal government. or even 39 percent, with a commensurate increase in costs.

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ESA Policy News: March 6, 2023

ESA

International United Nations report cautions against solar radiation management and calls for international regulations for the use of this technology. What form should the final product(s) take to be most accessible and useful to you, your community, and the government?” States Washington state holds carbon allowance auction.

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Senate Hearing: Wholesale Electricity Prices Too Low To Support Coal, Natural Gas Power Plants In Market; Natural Gas Reliability Issues Will Continue

PA Environment Daily

I think I saw that the federal government came out with a 65% standard by somewhere in the mid 2030s in terms of the number of electric vehicles on the road. Locher said the Keystone and Conemaugh facilities announced they will close by 2028. Increasing Demand “Why is demand increasing? Click Here Thomas’ presentation to the Committee.