Earth 911

MAY 24, 2022

Are you in the market for a new home? If you plan on installing solar. The post Homebuyer’s Guide: Picking the Right Home for Solar Panels appeared first on Earth911.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 15, 2022

In honor of Global Wind Day , here’s a roundup of what we’re seeing and what we’ve been thinking—five facts about wind energy to keep in mind as you celebrate, or at least make note, on June 15. And US wind jobs, currently totaling more than 100,000, should grow right along with the technology and the market. Wind is impressive.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 30, 2024

On January 30, the PA Solar Center announced that two projects supported by its Get Solar Initiative recently moved forward in Centre and Lawrence Counties. Lawrence County Berner International, also known as Berner Air Curtains , has officially gone solar after going through the PA Solar Center's GET Solar program.

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Legal Planet

MAY 23, 2022

The defeated Prime Minister “once brought a lump of coal into Parliament, passed it around and told fellow lawmakers, ‘Don’t be scared, it won’t hurt you.’” Despite the obstacles, however, at least Australia now seems to be heading in the right direction politically. So the change in government is more than welcome. of total GDP.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 16, 2023

With global heat-trapping emissions still on the rise and millions of people across the world still reeling from last year’s deadly and costly climate-related disasters , this report provides a distillation of all that scientists are bearing witness to, a collective howl for action, albeit delivered in precise technical terms. Even at about 1.1˚C

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 13, 2023

Most of it was built 50 to 60 years ago, and it was not designed to handle wind and solar energy. Solar panels always can go on top of buildings. The revolutions in power generation and vehicle technology are gaining momentum, and—given the climate crisis—they can’t come too soon. Electric vehicles (EVs) accounted for 5.8%

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Earthava

APRIL 20, 2021

If we consider a home in an undeveloped region with no access to the electricity grid, solar panels are worth of million smiles with a sense of development and upbringing. For developed regions, solar panels are a sign of positive climate action and sustainability. Are Solar Panels Worth It?

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Energy & the Law

MARCH 7, 2023

million in a fraudulent solar power scheme. million in a fraudulent solar power scheme. claiming he had created a compact “nano panel” (which does not exist) using “technology” that could generate triple the amount of electricity as traditional solar panels. And political malpractice is a new category.

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Greenbuilding Law

OCTOBER 9, 2022

with solar panels installed on the roof. The Inflation Protection Act of 2022 extended the 30% federal tax credit for residential solar panels through 2034 which is predicted to more than triple that number of solar installations. The issues are different if the solar panels are owned or leased by the homeowner.

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Environmental Progress

JULY 3, 2023

What few backing the bill realized was that the largest beneficiary would likely be China due to its expansive grip on the global solar photovoltaic (PV) industry. Based on such data, the IPCC claims solar PV is 48 gCO2/kWh. The data is voluntarily submitted by the industry in response to academic surveys.

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Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The problem is you have to know where. So a good example is it’s raining a lot on one part of town, it’s not raining that much in another part of town, so you might have storage assets that are not full all the time,” Kerkez explained. “So Stormwater sewers are being overwhelmed by more intense storms. .

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 26, 2024

In August of 2023, Premier Smith imposed a seven-month industry-wide moratorium on new approvals for wind, solar, geothermal, and other forms of renewable energy. However, it remains a significant infringement on private property rights, something that the Premier has been known to defend from time to time. Not in Alberta.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 31, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Room 205 Ryan Building. Click Here to watch online. -- Lt.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

By Kathy Cook, League of Women Voters of PA On May 25, 2021, a joint committee hearing on utility scale solar development was hosted by Pennsylvania’s Agriculture and Rural Affairs and Local Government Committees. Only 5 percent had any guidance for utility-scale solar energy systems. It is an excellent use of ground.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 16, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Visit the Committee webpage for options on joining the meeting remotely.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2024

Here are 121 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 14, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Some Areas Let You Join A Community Project; PA Legislature Considering Community Solar Bill -- Republican Herald: Butler Twp. Contact: Ian Irvin, Executive Director, iirvin@pa.gov.

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Graphic by Danielle Anz At the United Nations climate conference known as COP28, it was easy to come to the realization that we must confront every aspect of the climate crisis, and we must do it right now. Right now, many people claim to be regenerative farming with questionable practices. That includes transforming our food systems.

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

We’ve brought you analysis of legislative proposals in Sacramento, potential House speakers in Washington, and the global carbon footprint of Taylor Swift. ConocoPhillips had existing lease rights, but could the Biden administration have denied the Willow project at that stage in the process? climate movement.

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Greenbuilding Law

AUGUST 6, 2023

The company is also a leader in the manufacture of energy storage including batteries associated with many home solar power systems. commitment to holding organizations accountable for their egregious human rights abuses and forced labor practices,” according to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. government’s “. Mayorkas. “We

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 15, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Visit the Committee webpage for options on joining the meeting remotely.

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JANZEN AG

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Many farmers are being approached by solar energy developers who ask them to sign up acres of farmland for conversion into solar farms. Here are some preliminary questions to ask the developer, but if you are considering a long-term solar lease, please contact your attorney too. Who gets the carbon and tax credits?

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2024

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- PennFuture 25th Anniversary Celebrations Honor 7 Pennsylvanians For Fighting Climate Change, Industrial Pollution [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette - Mary Ann Thomas: Environmental Activist Parry Ameno, Who Tirelessly Fought (..)

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NAEP Leadership Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

What does the term “Environmental Professional” mean to you? It means being the first person on our block to drive an EV, to put up solar panels, and to bring our own reusable utensils to the baby shower. This means, taking the lead for the environment. Laura Thorne, NAEP Education Committee Co-Chair

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Allegheny County -- WHYY: Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. TODAY Noon & 7:00: Penn State Extension: Webinars: Introduction To Working Riparian Buffers You Can Eat; Other Buffer Resources. Noon and 7:00 p.m. TODAY 12:30: Agenda Posted.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 11, 2023

On December 11, DEP told the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee the Shapiro Administration supports expansion of the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards to increase renewable energy generation, authorization of a community solar program and expanding energy storage in the Commonwealth.

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Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Let me tell you why. This $10 billion could go to better investments like solar panels and wind panels, heat pumps for homes, enhanced public transit options – all things that would leave our communities better off rather than further lining the pockets of wealthy shareholders. Learn more about carbon capture here ).

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Greenbuilding Law

JULY 31, 2022

Webinar “Are You Ready to Measure and Report Your Building GHG Emissions?” The webinar is complimentary but you must register here. The project seeks to address human rights, protecting against social justice abuses (the “S” in ESG) at every stage, from the extraction of raw materials to building erection.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 3, 2023

Solar Energy Advantage Actually, our savings are greater since over half the kilowatt hours (kWh) came from our rooftop solar panels, increasing our June savings to well over $100 and that’s just regarding the ‘fuel cost’ savings of our EV over the ICE. cents/mile. with a per gallon equivalent of 147 miles per gallon.

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Enviromental Defense

JANUARY 19, 2024

If you’re ready to get more involved in fighting climate change and looking for ideas on how you can meaningfully contribute to climate solutions, then you’re in the right place! Have you checked out our guide to six easy ways to get involved in climate action? What skills do you have – web development? creative design?

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Edouard Stenger

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Spain reached this milestone with solar PV accounting for 14 %, solar thermal, 1,8 % ; wind power 23,5% ; hydro 9,5 % and other renewables : 1,4 %. In a Linkedin post by Kees van der Leun, one can read that the country reached 54% wind + 7% biomass + 3% solar PV = 64% renewable energy. Cleanest electricity ever.

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Greenbuilding Law

JANUARY 16, 2022

A business that generates renewable energy, say, with solar panels, but sells the Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) for that renewable energy may not then claim it “uses” renewable energy. The Federal Trade Commissions has prescribed that such would be deceptive. Businesses have choices when determining to use renewable energy.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2023

Are You Telling Your Story? TODAY 9:30: House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee meets to consider House Bill 925 (Rapp-R-Warren) and Senate Bill 211 (Yaw-R-Lycoming) establishing standards for utility-scale solar energy facility decommissioning. Room 205 Ryan Building starting at 10:00 a.m.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 11, 2023

For the last four years , I have been studying in detail how to do cropland repurposing right, in a way that benefits all the involved stakeholders. But I’ll tell you the truth: this work has been hard for me. To significantly reduce the land sinking process, there needs to be a significant increase in groundwater levels.

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Physics World

APRIL 9, 2022

Known as a quantum battery, the device stores the energy of the absorbed photons and can be charged simply by shining light on it — great news not just for low-light iPhone photography, but also for solar panels, which could use similar technology to capture the Sun’s energy a lot faster. The right concentration.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 29, 2024

So I decided to write a column in which I pretended to have been on the show alongside Tillerson, calling it “Rex & Me: The Charlie Rose Show You Should Have Seen Last Friday,” a nod to Michael Moore’s first film, Roger & Me. I have spent the better part of the last 12 years writing about lies. They don’t lie. They follow the science.

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