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Three Steps for Equitable Climate Action in Massachusetts

Union of Concerned Scientists

Transition to 100 percent clean energy by 2035 The state has already committed to reduce its heat trapping emissions by 50 percent by 2030 and 75 percent by 2040, and to be net zero by 2050. billion in health savings, more than 45,000 additional jobs, and $13 billion in additional state gross domestic product by 2040.

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We Need an Agreement to Phase out Fossil Fuels at COP28

Union of Concerned Scientists

And, while renewable energy is growing fast too, it’s not happening fast enough—and can never happen fast enough if its outpaced by fossil fuel expansion. is a particularly nasty pollutant, contributing to a range of cardiovascular and lung diseases and even causing death. Particulate matter (PM2.5)

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Don’t Believe the Lies: Five Facts to Consider as the UN’s COP27 Comes to a Close

Union of Concerned Scientists

The best solution: Replace fossil fuels with renewable energy. Climate change is overwhelmingly caused by burning fossil fuels, and the most immediate path to avert climate disaster is to stop investing in those fuels and start powering our economy with an equitable transition to renewable energy.

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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

Nearly all of the alliance members have a renewable electricity standard (RES), which requires utilities in their jurisdiction to increase their use of renewable energy to a particular percentage by a specific year. We found that states have technically feasible and highly beneficial ways to achieve 100-percent renewable energy.

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EPA: Pennsylvania One Of 45 States, MSAs To Submit Priority Climate Action Plans As Part Of $5 Billion Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program

PA Environment Daily

The planning process is supported by EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program, which offers a unique opportunity to help state and local governments develop strategies to reduce harmful pollution and address environmental justice concerns, while building the infrastructure, industry, and competitive economy for a clean energy future.

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Reliance on Gas Power Plants Fuels Inequity

Union of Concerned Scientists

And all this polluting infrastructure has serious health and environmental implications for the surrounding communities. Gas infrastructure harms people and the environment The are multiple harms from gas infrastructure on people and the environment. Most notable of these polluting emissions are nitrogen oxides (NOx).

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TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD NOT BE FUELING CLIMATE POLLUTION

Enviromental Defense

Fossil fuel subsidies are hurting us Subsidies and public financing to oil and gas companies: Harm our health : Governments are propping up an industry that is killing us. A recent report found that one in five premature deaths is caused by air pollution from burning fossil fuels. In Canada, that’s 36,000 people a year.