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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. It also will save US consumers money because they will spend less on fossil fuels.
A Greener Life
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
In the EU’s carbon market, EU ETS , the cost of emitting a tonne of CO2 on Monday the 20 th of February, became close to breaching 100 euros at 98.30 Forecasts of cool weather and expectations of lower wind power output had driven up demand for more fossil-fuel produced energy.
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Enviromental Defense
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Due to their high efficiency – three to five times higher than gas – annual energy costs for heat pumps are much lower. Upfront equipment costs can also be lower because heat pumps provide both heating and cooling in one unit and they qualify for a number of government rebate programs. What is “Natural” gas, really?
Enviromental Defense
JANUARY 10, 2024
Due to their high efficiency – three to five times higher than gas – annual energy costs for heat pumps are much lower. Upfront equipment costs can also be lower because heat pumps provide both heating and cooling in one unit and they qualify for a number of government rebate programs. What is “Natural” gas, really?
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.
Enviromental Defense
MARCH 22, 2022
We all know that to successfully address climate change we need to phase out fossil fuels and switch to electric power. A s we transition our homes and vehicles to electric power, it’s imperative that the electricity sector be clean. creating ice in off peak periods to supply cooling in peak periods. As the U.S.
Enviromental Defense
JANUARY 19, 2024
Embrace political advocacy Photo by Kempton via Flickr Creative Commons Political action and advocacy is crucial to climate action, because changing the larger system is the greatest opportunity to reduce emissions, and changing the way our economy and society operate requires government action.
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