Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The legislation committed nearly $400 billion to support, among other things, wind and solar power, battery storage, electric vehicles, and other clean energy technologies that will make a significant dent in US heat-trapping emissions. How is that going to happen? Their report, however, comes with a warning.

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Carbon Emissions Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 2030 308

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. Emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides from power plants in alliance states drop 88 percent and 77 percent respectively by 2040.

Electricity 261

Electricity Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Nitrogen Oxides 261

Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The case for phasing out of fossil fuels and making a just and equitable transition to clean energy has never been more clear. New in this UCS analysis is a look at the public health co-benefits of reducing air pollution from fossil fuels that occur from decarbonizing our economy. result in billions of dollars saved.

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Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Nitrogen Oxides Air Pollution 247