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Viewpoint: These new energy solutions do more than generate power

A Greener Life

In China, new energy solutions are being guided by digital technologies and ecological planning. In 2024, global renewable electricity capacity expanded by 15.1%, with China accounting for over 60% of new additions. In China, CO₂ emissions from power generation have plateaued despite increasing electricity demand.

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COP30: Twelve environmental facts about Brazil in 2025

A Greener Life

Renewable energy expansion Brazil’s renewable energy sector continues to grow, with hydropower providing around 60% of the country’s electricity, making it one of the world’s largest producers of hydropower. However, the country is diversifying its energy mix, and solar and wind power are expanding rapidly.

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Trump 2.0, Day One: Considerations for Cities and Community Partners

Law Columbia

The Low Emissions Electricity Program , for instance, allocates $17 million for education, technical assistance, and partnerships within low-income and disadvantaged communities. The phrase EV mandate also jibes with a political antagonism to some electric vehicle tax credits. Disadvantaged communities is not defined.

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IRA Programs at Risk under the Budget Reconciliation Bill

Law Columbia

These sections include: EPAs Diesel Emissions Reductions Grants ( IRA section 60104 ); EPAs Low Emissions Electricity Program ( IRA section 60107 ); and EPAs funding for enforcement technology and public information ( IRA section 60110 ). 50152 Grants to Facilitate the Siting of Interstate Electricity Transmission Lines DOE Sec.

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President Forms National Energy Dominance Council To Promote Oil, Natural Gas, Natural Gas Liquids, Refined Petroleum Products, Uranium, Coal, Biofuels, Geothermal Heat, Kinetic Movement Of Flowing Water, Critical Minerals

PA Environment Daily

On February 14, the President issued an executive order establishing the National Energy Dominance Council to promote the use of crude oil, natural gas, lease condensates, natural gas liquids, refined petroleum products, uranium, coal, biofuels, geothermal heat, the kinetic movement of flowing water, and critical minerals.

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139 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

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Walkable Neighborhoods and Public Transit are Part Of the Clean Energy Transition

Union of Concerned Scientists

By expanding renewable power, phasing out fossil fuels, electrifying as much of the economy as possible, and deploying other technologies, the U.S. More transportation options = less buildout of the electric grid UCS’s project examined several ways that the US can lower global warming emissions consistent with limiting overall warming to 1.5