Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

These targets must be matched with the power sector at the forefront by decarbonizing electricity supplies and electrifying other sectors of the economy, such as transportation and home heating. Now is the time to enact legislative proposals such as the 100% Clean Act , which is aligned with Healey’s own campaign commitment.

Fossil Fuels 205

Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Air Pollution Electricity 205

Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Over three-fourths of Indonesia electricity comes from fossil fuels: 60% from coal and 16% from gas. Jakarta is consistently near the top end of the world’s cities with the worst air pollution. Indonesia is also heavily exposed to tropic storms, which are expected to get more severe. Several official plans.

Paris Agreement 262

Paris Agreement Sea Level Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions 262

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Just how bad is fossil “natural” gas? And, as it turns out, the infrastructure used to produce, store, distribute, transmit, and burn gas leaks like a sieve , making gas as bad as coal for the climate. First, there’s air pollution. Its primary component is methane.

Clean Energy 315

Clean Energy Nitrogen Oxides Fossil Fuels Electricity 315

Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Union of Concerned Scientists’ (UCS) research shows that top fossil fuel producers’ emissions are responsible for as much as half of global surface temperature increase. The best solution: Replace fossil fuels with renewable energy. A small number of big corporations are responsible for the climate crisis.

Fossil Fuels 296

Fossil Fuels Paris Agreement Renewable Energy Carbon Dioxide 296

Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 10, 2024

More recently, ongoing discrimination continues to push marginalized groups into areas with existing polluting infrastructure. In New England, the percent of people of color living near fossil fuel power plants is up to 23.5 California recently extended , for the second time, the operations of three gas plants to 2026.

Fossil Fuels 256

Fossil Fuels Nitrogen Oxides Electricity Air Pollution 256

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 17, 2023

cranks its air conditioners to get through historic high temperatures , the need for energy that slows, not hastens, climate change is more apparent than ever. Yet, in 2022, almost 40% of electricity in the US was generated by power plants fueled by natural gas. I’ll be using the term “gas” from here on out.)

Fossil Fuels 217

Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Nitrogen Oxides Electricity 217

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2023

On April 14, The Express reported Bechtel Corp will discontinue development of the 1,000 MW natural gas-fired Renovo Energy Center in Clinton County. Every step away from fossil fuels is a step toward averting both climate disaster and the biodiversity crisis.” “As 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas Air Pollution Fossil Fuels Solar Power 92

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 31, 2022

We see happening here many of the same tactics being used in other parts of Pennsylvania to try to “sell” industries requiring the continued use of fossil fuels to unsuspecting rural communities. Nacero’s plan to use what it calls “renewable natural gas” to produce gasoline is the latest of these greenwashing ploys.

Natural Gas 104

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Carbon Emissions 104

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 19, 2023

In late April, California air regulators are poised to pass one of the most meaningful regulations to reduce pollution from commercial trucks, vans, and buses. The Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) rule, which I’ve blogged about in detail before, will phase out fossil-fueled trucks over the next several decades.

Electricity 234

Electricity Nitrogen Oxides Fossil Fuels Regulations 234

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 1, 2021

On September 29, the Department of Environmental Protection terminated the air quality permit for the proposed Beech Hollow natural gas-fired power plant in Robinson Township, Washington County at the request of the company. said nearby resident and Clean Air Council member Cathy “Cat” Lodge.

Natural Gas 71

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Air Pollution 2021 71

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Last month, the British-based Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) reported that London-based HSBC, one of the world’s top-10 biggest banks, has helped raise $47 billion for the fossil fuel industry since its 2022 announcement that it would not finance new gas and oil infrastructure. degrees Celsius, or 2.7

Fossil Fuels 336

Fossil Fuels Paris Agreement 2030 Climate Change 336

Legal Planet

JUNE 13, 2022

Natural gas, oil, and nuclear are minor players. The national electricity plan projected that renewables will exceed coal in 2027. Prior to Glasgow, the NRDC had concluded that India was on track to meet its previous commitment to have 40% non-fossil fuel power generation by 2030. As in the U.S.,

2030 231

2030 Carbon Emissions 2027 Sea Level 231

Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 12, 2023

One is a subsidy to Enbridge—a fossil fuel giant—to build a fossil fuel power plant. Enbridge promises to blend some hydrogen with natural gas, but that’s just a dangerous distraction. Blending a small amount of hydrogen into a gas plant won’t meaningfully reduce emissions.

Fossil Fuels 67

Fossil Fuels Nitrogen Oxides Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide 67

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 20, 2022

US ratepayers very likely will pay even more for electricity and heating this winter compared to the already-expensive winter of 2021-2022. The US Energy Information Administration is forecasting the wholesale price of gas to reach its highest level since the winter of 2009-2010 in inflation-adjusted terms.

Fossil Fuels 277

Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Electricity Natural Gas 277

Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

While the epicenter of the war and its horrors has remained trained on and in Ukraine, Russia has also leveraged its position as a major fossil fuel exporter to fund its war efforts and to manipulate and threaten others, including countries across Europe that have long relied on Russian supplies of gas.

Fossil Fuels 206

Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas 206

Law Columbia

APRIL 18, 2023

The court overturned a District Court ruling to invalidate a Berkeley, California, prohibition on natural gas infrastructure in newly-constructed buildings. Berkeley’s so-called “natural gas ban” was the first local ordinance in the country to effectively require all-electric construction of new buildings.

Conservation 114

Conservation Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Air Pollution 114

Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 25, 2024

Two key pieces of Federal support for electric vehicle (EV) charging are coming into place to accelerate EV infrastructure installation for all kinds of vehicles. That is a good thing to help us on our way to phasing out fossil fuels —we shouldn’t be sinking money into infrastructure for those technologies.

Electricity 201

Electricity Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Natural Gas 201

Law Columbia

MAY 28, 2021

Previously, local governments had pursued building electrification through building code provisions requiring or incentivizing electrification expressly, or through affirmative “bans” on natural gas hookups to new and renovated buildings. that are built all-electric) will receive special permits that endure in perpetuity.

Air Pollution 55

Air Pollution Regulations Fossil Fuels Natural Gas 55

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 21, 2021

On December 21, sixteen local and statewide environmental groups expressed their opposition to a proposed natural gas to gasoline refinery to be built in Luzerne County by Texas-based Nacero. The groups issued the statement below and made available a fact sheet on the project from The Clean Air Council.

Natural Gas 113

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Electricity Greenhouse 113

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC - Warner Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP approved a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with production wastewater at the well pad located in Rush Twp., North Landfill and transmission to the off-site Fairless Renewable Natural Gas Plan in Falls Twp.,

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Fossil Fuels 108

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 27, 2023

Fossil fuel power plant owners are facing increased accountability for their air and water pollution, including from a new round of environmental and public health protections that are being rolled out by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). We’ve heard these lazily disingenuous narratives before.

Fossil Fuels 200

Fossil Fuels Electricity 2014 Climate Change 200

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 20, 2023

The ongoing pollution from these power plants is an affront to public health and wildly incompatible with every climate ambition this country —and this world—has. Which means the consequences of these polluters unabashedly continuing to pollute aren’t just severe—they’re compounding. EPA decision, but it did not ground EPA.

Clean Air Act 189

Clean Air Act Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions Clean Energy 189

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2023

This presentation will be a comprehensive Natural Gas 101. of Health, University Of Pittsburgh For Update On Studies Of Health Impacts Of Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities [PaEN] -- DEP Environmental Justice: State Dept. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 Why Does It Matter?

Natural Gas 85

Natural Gas Air Pollution Fossil Fuels Electricity 85

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The grant recipients, ranging from a small borough to rental car, garbage truck, and school bus companies, will replace 88 old gasoline or diesel vehicles with 78 electric and 10 renewable natural gas vehicles and install 36 chargers for electric vehicles.

Nitrogen Oxides 74

Nitrogen Oxides Ground-Level Ozone Carbon Monoxide Carbon Dioxide 74

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Public Participation -- DEP Oil & Gas Advisory Board Meets Sept. 12 Public Meeting On Bishop Tube Hazardous Site Cleanup Plan In Chester County [PaEN] -- TribLive: Public To Weigh In On Proposed Olympus Energy/Hyperion Leto Natural Gas Compressor Station In West Deer Twp.,

Natural Gas 78

Natural Gas Climate Change Fossil Fuels Air Pollution 78

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Electricity Clean Energy 92

Enviromental Defense

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Take for example Ontario’s plans to expand gas infrastructure into rural and northern communities and build more gas plants. Instead of ramping up fossil gas (aka natural gas) consumption, we need to bring it down. The gas subsidy alone amounts to $26,000 per home! Electric Vehicles Charging.

Natural Gas 100

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Electricity Air Pollution 100

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Chesapeake Appalachia LLC - Ward Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP approved Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated by production wastewater at the facility located in West Burlington Twp., PA Bulletin, page 7197 ) -- Peoples Natural Gas Company - Replacing 2.43 Bradford County. (

Natural Gas 106

Natural Gas 2023 Carbon Dioxide Waste 106

PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2023

More young people are being diagnosed with rare cancers in the studied communities, all the while the state continues to grant permits for pollution-emitting fossil fuel projects. We all need to work together to ensure our children grow up free from preventable disease. Of Health Awards $2.5 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

Natural Gas 92

Natural Gas Electricity Fossil Fuels Air Pollution 92

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

Thank you for your leadership! -- Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1 27 Released 1.1

Conservation 107

Conservation Natural Gas Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels 107

Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The decision at the Glasgow climate conference to phase down fossil fuels is an important step forward — and not just because of climate change. We think of fossil fuels as a source of climate change, but that’s only a one part of the problem. Fossil fuels are a case in point. Consider coal.

Fossil Fuels 227

Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Clean Water Act Climate Change 227

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

Renewable Electricity Surpassed Coal In 2022 Visit the PA Parks & Forests Foundation’s Events webpage and DCNR’s Calendar of Events for activities happening near you. Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources.

Natural Gas 70

Natural Gas Conservation Fossil Fuels Climate Change 70

Edouard Stenger

DECEMBER 30, 2020

To make matters even worse, higher and higher temperatures and extreme weather phenomenon remind us each year in a more pressing way the urgency of decreasing our fossil fuels reliance. Cheaper to run and maintain, quieter and pollution-free, these represent sound investments for these troubled times. billion to do so.

Fossil Fuels 59

Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Electricity Renewable Energy 59

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Electric heat pumps, for example, are a cleaner and cheaper way to heat buildings than gas appliances powered with hydrogen, and electric cars are more cost-effective than cars powered by H2 fuel cells. is made from gas , a process that emits significant air pollution.

Fossil Fuels 92

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Clean Energy Law 92

Edouard Stenger

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Both the United States and the European Union electricity generations have 25-30% coal (historically much higher, hence its title of King), natural gas 35%, nuclear 20-25% and renewables make up 15% on both markets. Yet, coal account for two-thirds of the carbon emissions of electricity generation in both regions.

Carbon Dioxide 52

Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Nitrogen Oxides 52

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 23, 2022

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. Electricity Generation From Natural Gas Now Falling Like Coal In Face Of New, Cheaper Renewable Power Plants [Not Subject To Whims Of International Energy Markets] -- U.S.

Carbon Dioxide 52

Carbon Dioxide Clean Energy Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 52

Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Energy Policy & Conservation Act (EPCA), which sets nationwide energy conservation standards for many common appliances and preempts state and local standards, preempts Berkeley’s 2019 ban on natural gas connections to newly-constructed buildings. (A Each of these spheres is regulated at the federal, state, and local levels.

Natural Gas 55

Natural Gas Regulations Government Law 55