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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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Statement on IESO Contracting New Polluting Gas Power

Enviromental Defense

Numerous reports show that Ontario can meet its growing electricity needs with renewable energy which can be combined with storage technologies that allow the energy to be used during peak demand. Contracts for the four existing facilities have been extended beyond their current contracts of 2029 and 2030 to 2034 or 2035.

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The SEC’s Final Climate Disclosure Rule: Key Requirements, and the Materiality Threshold

Law Columbia

Finally, registrants must disclose any targets or goals related to climate change that materially affect the registrant’s business. Included in this requirement are any material expenditures and impacts on financial estimates and assumptions that result from the target or goal.

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Climate Choices Part II — Session Law 2021-165 (Carbon Reduction Plan)

Smith Enviorment

For example, the NCUC has asked for information on the impact of federal subsidies and tax incentives (such as those in the Inflation Reduction Act) that may reduce some renewable energy costs. The order also directs Duke Energy to further evaluate both onshore and offshore wind projects.

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Book review: A grand survey of climate hope

A Greener Life

Despite its vast scope – telling the story of climate entrepreneurs from China, India, the US and much of the developed world – Rathi presents an engaging read of all that is going right in the battle with climate change. Why are businesses not changing as much as they should? billion tonnes by 2029-30.