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Union of Concerned Scientists
AUGUST 10, 2023
The power sector is the second highest source of climate pollution in the U.S. thus, it is crucial that we address carbon emissions from power plants. Burning gas and coal leads to carbon dioxide emissions and air pollutants. Carbon dioxide is the main cause of global warming overall.
Union of Concerned Scientists
MAY 12, 2022
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. We found that states have technically feasible and highly beneficial ways to achieve 100-percent renewable energy.
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Union of Concerned Scientists
MAY 19, 2022
At issue in this case is whether and how the EPA can set standards for carbon emissions at power plants. EPA , the landmark 2007 decision that said the EPA has the authority to regulate carbon dioxide emitted from new motor vehicles. Carbon dioxide is not a pollutant. There is now a 99.9
Union of Concerned Scientists
JULY 1, 2022
Now comes the court’s crippling of the most important federal weapon available to avoid catastrophic climate change and its associated killing of tens of thousands of Americans every year with fossil fuel air pollution. The talks ended with no serious agreements and carbon dioxide levels soaring to new records.
Law Columbia
DECEMBER 22, 2022
In July 2022, the High Court of England and Wales in R (Friends of the Earth Ltd and Others) v Secretary of State for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy found that the UK Government’s plans to cut carbon emissions were inadequate and breached national law. Climate cases also failed on merits in several countries.
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 31, 2024
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 Signs Off On Solar Energy Facility -- USDA Funds 31 Local Projects Totaling $5.69
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 6, 2023
Operations Headquartered In Pittsburgh -- WHYY: PA Residents Receiving LIHEAP Or Weatherization Assistance Can Get Free Air Conditioners This Summer -- PUC Urges Consumers To #CheckForID When Dealing With Door-To-Door Or In-Person Energy Sales Agents -- TribLive: Allegheny County Health Dept. A hearing was held on the bill June 5.
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