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Companies vying for the first round of Danish carbon capture and storage government funding

A Greener Life

By Anders Lorenzen Last month, the Danish government set aside funding for carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects, through an agreement reaching cross-party support across the political spectrum. Over a period of 15 years, the government will inject 26.8 Aalborg Portland is Denmark’s largest CO2 emitter.

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Heights Philadelphia, EPA Announce New Partnership Aiding Black, Brown And First-Generation Students’ Pathways to Environmental Studies & Careers

PA Environment Daily

Over the next five years, Heights and the EPA will work together on programming that introduces students to employment opportunities in the environmental professional field, as well as the federal government. It is wonderful to see this interactive investment from the federal government into the future of our students,” said Sean E.

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

A Greener Life

But this announcement was seemingly at odds with another made just three days earlier, when coal minister Pralhad Joshi confirmed that India intends to increase production for the fossil fuel. billion tonnes by 2029-2030. Fossil fuels remain necessary”, Jairaj says. Is forest cover the panacea?

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Why the Bay Area’s Zero-Emission Appliance Rule is a Big Deal

Legal Planet

Research shows that halting the burning of fossil fuels in homes and businesses is beneficial for the health of residents and vital to combat climate change. Such a Request for Information could be a potential first step toward implementing safety standards or other regulations governing their use.

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Statement on IESO Contracting New Polluting Gas Power

Enviromental Defense

Ramping up “natural” gas – a fossil fuel – to generate electricity across Southern Ontario will come at a high cost to both the public and the environment, especially when there are cheaper and cleaner alternatives available. It is clear that hydrogen is being used as an excuse to build new gas plants.

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Toronto Mayoral By-election on June 26th is Vital to the Future of Ontario’s Environment

Enviromental Defense

The provincial government continues to attack Ontario’s environmental protections and force sprawl onto farms and natural areas, rather than address the need for new homes in our communities.

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Cities & the Inflation Reduction Act

Law Columbia

Only portions of the legislation apply directly to units of local government, but taken as a whole it can be expected to help U.S. Still, how does a local government tap in? There are six broad ways local governments will need to navigate the IRA. . There are six broad ways local governments will need to navigate the IRA. .

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