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Five Reasons “Natural” Gas is Bad for You and the Environment

Enviromental Defense

Naturalgas is not clean or green, as its misleading name implies Every reputable environmental organization and energy agency around the world is saying we can’t build new gas projects if we want to avoid complete climate chaos. Using gas appliances at home creates indoor air pollution and can lead to asthma in children.

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Ask a Scientist: Two Dozen States Can Meet 100 Percent of Electricity Demand with Renewables by 2035

Union of Concerned Scientists

All told, they represent 56 percent of the US population, generate 62 percent of the country’s gross domestic product, and are responsible for 43 percent of the country’s annual carbon emissions. Emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides from power plants in alliance states drop 88 percent and 77 percent respectively by 2040.

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Phasing out Fossil Gas: A Plan for Green Buildings, Jobs and Prosperity for Ontario

Enviromental Defense

Instead of ramping up fossil gas (aka natural gas) consumption, we need to bring it down. Ontario needs to do our part in reducing global emissions and phasing out fossil gas is a smart way to do it. The gas subsidy alone amounts to $26,000 per home! Reserve hydrogen and gas from renewable sources (e.g.

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Thursday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 5.25.23

PA Environment Daily

Oil/Natural Gas Production Other States/National/International -- WITF/NPR: The U.S.

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Post-Gazette Editorial: Sale Of Last Coal-Fired Power Plant In Allegheny County Good Sign For Post-Coal Economy

PA Environment Daily

Even though the plant is brought online only during times of high demand, and thus high prices, it is still one of the biggest air polluters in the county. One analysis estimated the public health and environmental costs of these emissions added up to $100 million to $300 million annually. EIA Expects U.S.

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94 New Articles - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Signs Off On Solar Energy Facility -- USDA Funds 31 Local Projects Totaling $5.69 Signs Off On Solar Energy Facility -- USDA Funds 31 Local Projects Totaling $5.69

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Killing King Coal is the First Step Towards Halving Our Emissions

Edouard Stenger

As I have spent some sleepless nights since the latest IPCC report on how Mankind has to halve its carbon emissions by 2030. As we shall see, this is already currently happening, it is the moral thing to do, the best economic choice, and the fastest and easiest way to halve our emissions. A moral imperative.