PA Environment Daily

APRIL 25, 2025

On April 25, the Department of Environmental Protection announced the release of the 2024 Climate Change Action Plan Update and 2024 Climate Impacts Assessment Report. Visit DEPs Climate Change webpage for more information on these and other Pennsylvania climate initiatives.

Climate Change

Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 18, 2024

It helps us reduce carbon emissions. This creates a vicious cycle that only serves to increase carbon emissions, hurt the most vulnerable in our society and discourage the transit-oriented development projects we need to solve the housing crisis. Public transit is at the nexus of solving Canada’s most pressing challenges.

Carbon Emissions

Environmental News Bits

JUNE 16, 2025

These findings suggest telemedicine could have a modest but tangible contribution to curbing the effects of climate change, according to the study, … Continue reading Transition to telemedicine has come with considerable reductions in carbon emissions: Study

Carbon Emissions

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 30, 2024

And like Californias strengthening of its target for reducing carbon emissions and its new program to procure substantial amounts of offshore wind, plus new geothermal energy and long-duration energy storage, to help meet that target.

Clean Energy

New Scientist

JULY 4, 2025

Read more Our plans to tackle climate change with carbon storage don't add up A forest-based carbon-offset project involves protecting or replanting forests to generate carbon credits, which can then be sold to companies or individuals to offset their greenhouse gas emissions.

Fossil Fuels

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 11, 2024

That F grade for failing to remain a region that stored more carbon than it released has got to grab the attention of anyone involved with international negotiations in line with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change ( UNFCCC ). The urgency for reducing emissions is a serious Arctic warning.

2024

Enviromental Defense

JUNE 18, 2025

To have a serious conversation about wildfire necessitates a discussion about climate change. It is disappointing that no mention of climate was included in the wildfire charter. It’s going to make it worse. The post Statement on the G7 Kananaskis Wildfire Charter appeared first on Environmental Defence.

Climate Change

A Greener Life

JANUARY 9, 2025

By Liu Lican Chinas first Biennial Transparency Report on Climate Change was released last week, and the country confirmed it has yet to peak its carbon emissions. Of this, carbon dioxide emissions accounted for 10.28 Experts had been looking forward to China’s peak carbon emissions early.

Carbon Dioxide

Environmental News Bits

JULY 11, 2025

Heavy industry and transport are responsible for nearly 30 percent of global carbon emissions, which is why bringing clean solutions to these industries is a must if we are to avoid the worst effects of climate change. Read the full story from the Rocky Mountain Institute.

Carbon Emissions

Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 25, 2025

As a water expert with a PhD in hydrology and having worked on water and climate change for over 10 years, there are other concerns I have. If we compare it to residential water use, then 66 billion liters is equivalent to the water use of over half a million people in one year. One is that this is showing a dramatically growing trend.

Air Pollution

Environmental News Bits

JUNE 24, 2025

Clothing production contributes to rampant pollution, from microplastics clogging water systems to carbon emissions and toxic chemicals used in textile processing. These … Continue reading Why fashion education needs to care about climate change The fashion industry, currently worth $2.5

Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 27, 2025

We are in the middle of a climate crisis. I will strongly oppose any legislation focused on blocking or diminishing our efforts to address climate change and forge a healthy future for our children and grandchildren. I support addressing climate change and cutting our carbon emissions. I am opposed.

Greenhouse

Inside Climate News

APRIL 3, 2025

By Jon Hurdle Some 62,000 people and 56,000 homes on and near the New Jersey Shore will see at least one annual flood because of sea-level rise by 2050, even if the world makes sweeping cuts to carbon emissions now, according to a new online tool released Wednesday by Climate Central, a New Jersey-based research and advocacy nonprofit.

Sea Level

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 3, 2025

In turn, this means a given percentage of hydrogen (by volume) blended in doesnt lead to the same percentage reduction in the amount of gasor to the same reduction of carbon emissions. A blend with 50% hydrogen by volume, for example, gets you only 23% less smokestack carbon pollution.

Renewable Energy

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 13, 2025

Data Center Infrastructure; Amazon Told PUC It Has Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Goal By 2040 [PaEN] DEP Invites Comments On Air Quality Permit For 72 - 2.5 Shapiro Announces Amazon Plans To Invest $20 Billion In Pennsylvania For A.I.

Fossil Fuels

A Greener Life

APRIL 21, 2025

Corporate and organisational engagement ScottishPower (Scotland, UK) “In the UK we are investing 12bn in renewable power and the electricity network to connect homes and businesses across the country to clean electricity – Dr. Sam Gardner , Head of Climate Change & Sustainability.

Earth Day

A Greener Life

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The forecast also predicts that Chinas overall fossil fuel demand will peak in 2028, coinciding with the peak in energy-related carbon emissions. The forecast reflects Chinas broader commitment to addressing climate change and transforming its economy.

2025

Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Albertas politicians champion carbon capture as a means to reduce the significant greenhouse gas emissions that will be produced by new AI data centres, but problems exist. First, carbon capture has not yet proven to be even modestly effective in reducing carbon emissions.

Renewable Energy

Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 28, 2025

As carbon emissions reach record levels and global temperatures surpass a crucial tipping point, climate scientists are calling on carbon capture to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Read the full story at Triple Pundit.

Carbon Emissions

A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Meanwhile, more than 9,000 companies have committed to actions to cut global emissions by 2030. COP29: Influential voices call for reforming the UN COP climate procedure Chinas carbon emissions have not yet peaked, but its rapid expansion of renewables means they are likely to soon. of national emissions.

Carbon Emissions

Legal Planet

MARCH 13, 2025

Opponents will undoubtedly argue that such state-based initiatives conflict with federal law.

Clean Air Act

JANZEN AG

MAY 22, 2025

USDA may have removed climate change research from its website, but the private market continues to pursue solutions to climate change problems. These soil carbon contracts are widely available to midwestern row crop farmers, but uptake remains slim.

Carbon Dioxide

Vermont Law

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

By Shekhar Pathak Climate change is an extremely complex and difficult issue. A Dutch appellate court (Court) reflected similar reasoning in a recent ruling concerning Shells climate obligations. The challenge of proving causation in climate-related cases is evident globally.

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 13, 2025

Data Center Infrastructure; Amazon Told PUC It Has Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Goal By 2040 [PaEN] -- PA Trout Unlimited, 17 Other Environmental, Conservation Organizations Expressed Opposition To Proposed DEP Changes To Spill Reporting Requirements [PaEN] -- Republican Sen.

Carbon Emissions

Vermont Law

MAY 7, 2025

The Exxon case represents a pivotal change in the scope of greenwashing litigation, which typically focuses on carbon emissions, instead of recycling. The FTC enforces the Green Guides under the FTC Act, and usually end up entering a cease-and-desist against the violator.

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 29, 2025

Blast Furnaces, Carbon Emissions -- Register Now! Of Environmental Professionals Annual Conference Sept.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 12, 2025

Data Center Infrastructure; Amazon Told PUC It Has Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Goal By 2040 [PaEN] -- PA Trout Unlimited, 17 Other Environmental, Conservation Organizations Expressed Opposition To Proposed DEP Changes To Spill Reporting Requirements [PaEN] -- Republican Sen.

Carbon Emissions

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2025

Trees do more than provide shade they strengthen communities, educate future generations, and help us fight climate change, said Secretary Dunn. million statewide in tree planting and lawn-to-habitat conversions to reduce flooding, cut carbon emissions, and expand access to green space in neighborhoods that need it most.

Earth Day

Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

We encourage voters to use these policy ideas as a guide to assess whether a political party or your local candidate has a credible plan to reduce carbon emissions from transportation, the largest polluting sector in our province. Join the movement and make a plan to vote!

Carbon Emissions

Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 28, 2024

It helps us reduce carbon emissions. The declaration states, in part: “Transit is the most powerful method of tackling traffic congestion. It is the lifeblood of economic growth in our biggest cities. It is a solution to the rising cost of living. But public transit systems across the country are in a financial crisis.

Government

Legal Planet

MARCH 6, 2025

You often see this problem with climate change. emissions by something like 1%, which sounds trivial. carbon emissions are 4.8 One percent of that is 48 million tons, which is a lot of carbon. At the current estimate of the social cost of carbon, reducing U.S. But total U.S. billion tons.

Carbon Emissions

Legal Planet

DECEMBER 2, 2024

It’s a common misconception that Congress has never passed any climate change legislation. True, Congress hasn’t passed the comprehensive emission limits that many of us would like to see. But it has passed laws regulating two powerful greenhouse gases, and some other climate laws stretching back over the past five decades.

Law

Legal Planet

APRIL 24, 2025

MASSACHUSETTS The department of utilities approved a new three-year plan for energy efficiency, including installing 120,000 heat pumps, weathering over 180,000 homes, reducing carbon emissions by a million tons. MINNESOTAThe utility commission approved an Xcel Energy plan to achieve 100% clean power by 2035.

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

MAY 2, 2025

MW-Day For 2025/26 Delivery Compared To $28.92/MW-Day MW-Day In 2024-25; Extreme Weather Risk Big Factor [PaEN] Related Articles This Week: -- DEP Received Air Quality Permit For 4.6

Electricity

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 18, 2025

Accountability for past emissions should be a critical part in addressing climate change. Here, Ill describe the data currently available to quantify these emissions, what they tell us about the drivers of climate change, and how we can achieve accountability for its harms moving forward.

Carbon Emissions

Legal Planet

JANUARY 30, 2025

Transportation is now the largest source of carbon emission in the U.S. Normally, only the federal EPA can regulate tailpipe emissions from vehicles. Trump had a terrible litigation record last time. It might improve a bit this time, but hes still likely to lose more cases than he wins. Defend Californias car waiver.

Clean Energy

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 17, 2025

Instead of addressing the many ways climate change threatens the countrys financial stability , his administration is pulling back safeguards in order to reward his Big Oil donors. Trump revoked that order on his first day in office, along with several others related to climate change, public health, and the environment.

Fossil Fuels