Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Since the summer of 2021, five Republican-controlled state legislatures have passed bills banning their state governments from doing business with financial institutions that they allege have divested from fossil fuel companies as a result of ESG investment policies. Another six statehouses are considering similar bills.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Communities and ecosystems continue to suffer the consequences of human-caused climate change , primarily from the burning of fossil fuels across our economy. The case for phasing out of fossil fuels and making a just and equitable transition to clean energy has never been more clear. Sources of PM 2.5

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

A recent National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) study shows that it would take less than 1 percent of the land in the Lower 48—that’s an area comparable to or even smaller than the fossil fuel industry’s current footprint. NREL doesn’t consider changes to land use patterns, including climate change impacts on land availability.

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Corp Watch

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The company was a major target of anti-apartheid boycotts in the 1980s over its role in supporting the white South African government with fuel and money but just 192 rand ($22) in annual rent for two petrol stations on Umnini tribal land in KwaZulu-Natal, where blacks were not allowed to own land.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 18, 2024

Today, hydrogen is overwhelmingly produced through a heavily polluting fossil fuel-based process. It is a climate problem, not a climate solution. The tax credit, passed as part of 2022’s Inflation Reduction Act, provides a generous incentive for the production of clean hydrogen. Geographic deliverability. Time matching.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 30, 2023

The state-specific fact sheet, On the Road to 100 Percent Renewables for Minnesota , outlines how it could meet its electricity needs completely and equitably with renewable energy by 2035 and dramatically reduce fossil fuel use in vehicles and buildings. One area where the bill could do better?

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 3, 2023

It’s not surprising to see companies lobbying to try to optimize this lucrative credit for their profits rather than ensuring the produced hydrogen is genuinely low-carbon, but it is astounding to see regulators at risk of following suit. And this isn’t just hypothetical.

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Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 27, 2023

At the international and federal levels, significant progress was made on climate action, plastic waste, toxic chemicals and biodiversity conservation. It is even more challenging if these investments mean much less money is available to invest in new fossil-free businesses that are ready to take off.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 25, 2023

The Inflation Reduction Act’s new hydrogen production tax credit , known as code 45V, is intended to incentivize a shift to low-carbon hydrogen production by offering producers a credit that increases in value as the carbon emissions associated with produced hydrogen declines.

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Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

conference would be worse, for multilateralism and for global action on climate change. Glasgow was about ratcheting up ambition and closing the gap between what has been committed to and what is needed to avoid catastrophic climate change. . Finally F-words: fossil fuels. Because the collapse of a U.N.

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Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 30, 2022

At the international and federal levels, significant progress was made on climate action, plastic waste, toxic chemicals and biodiversity conservation. British Columbia was a welcome exception due to initiatives like the province’s clean car standards , plastic waste policies and climate plan. .

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Capaccio

OCTOBER 27, 2022

When you buy local, you are helping to lower carbon emissions by minimizing the distance that your food has to travel. This means fewer trucks on the road, less air pollution, and a lower need for fossil fuel. Reduce Food Waste . Hit up your local farmer’s market, neighborhood farm or community store.

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Environmental Progress

JUNE 29, 2020

On behalf of environmentalists everywhere, I would like to formally apologize for the climate scare we created over the last 30 years. Climate change is happening. I have been a climate activist for 20 years and an environmentalist for 30. Lire en français ici. Leer en español aquí. It’s just not the end of the world.

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Ocean Conservancy

MARCH 2, 2022

The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report released this week details how future climate impacts are going to affect our society, and many of us may be wondering what the future holds. There, we can tackle shipping emissions, which are projected to generate 18% of all global emissions by 2050.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Rare earth elements and other critical minerals and materials are key to manufacturing clean energy technologies here in America—such as solar panels, wind turbines, electric vehicles, and hydrogen fuel cells. PA-Related Projects -- Tetra Tech, Inc. Of Energy Awards $1.95

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 8, 2022

“With the IRA, our elected officials have finally taken significant action to begin addressing climate change. on a path to significantly reduce carbon emissions within the next decade. These investments will put the U.S.

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ESA

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Controlling the methane emissions, some of it from wasteful accidental release at natural gas wells, is critical for controlling global warming. Will countries agree to make serious new cuts in their carbon emissions from fossil fuel burning? Will we leave COP26 joyful or will we leave with a mixed bag?

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Enviromental Defense

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

. – While no party won a majority mandate yesterday, the environment did, thanks to the millions of Canadians who cast ballots for parties that put forward strong policies to confront the climate emergency and advance environmental protection. As the polls show, a majority of Canadians know there is no time to waste.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2021

Concentrations of CO2 in the atmosphere have risen approximately 47 percent since 1750, mostly from the burning of fossil fuels for energy. Strategies for capturing carbon from fossil fuel power plants, to prevent it from entering the atmosphere, have long lingered on the sidelines. from 1990–2019.

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Greenbuilding Law

DECEMBER 24, 2023

As we sing Auld Lang Syne to 2023, a pivotal year for global sustainability efforts, it’s time to reflect on the strides made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in the realm of the built environment, all as described in our top 10 most read blog posts of the year.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Responded To 4 Environmental Emergencies During Week Ending Oct. 1 -- DCNR Invites Letters Of Interest To Serve On PA Trails Advisory Committee [PaEN] -- PennLive: Student Suffers Serious Head Injuries In Fall Cleaning Up Trash On Jacoby Falls Trail In Lycoming County -- The Nature Conservancy-PA October PA Nature News: Bog Day Oct.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

By Patrick McDonnell, Secretary Of DEP This Guest Essay originally appeared in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on November 11, 2021 -- Pennsylvanians whose homes, businesses, crops and roads have been damaged by intense flooding events in recent years might well ask, “What are our leaders doing to lead on climate change in Pennsylvania?”

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

The House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing November 13 on hydrogen hubs and climate change. Witnesses expected to present testimony include-- -- Illinois State Senator David Koehler , Assistant Majority Leader -- Colorado State Rep. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

“Every day in the news, we see stories that should serve as red-flag warnings about the very real and present impacts of climate change,” Rep. Climate action is about accountability, resilience and innovation, and it’s also about hope,” said Sen. Legislators emphasized the role of environmental justice in climate legislation.

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Edouard Stenger

MAY 24, 2017

As more and more institutions and people are divesting from fossil fuels globally, climate responsible finance is booming. Water and Waste make up 14 and six percent, respectively. Following the Green Bond Principles (GBP) and the Climate Bonds Iniative are just two ways to do so. Price (how much does it cost?).

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Circle of Blue

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Coming out of the summit, climate campaigners accused political leaders of another compact phrase — of being too timid. Low-carbon energy plans could be deployed quicker. Fossil fuel subsidies could be ratcheted down. Climate Change Brings Water Risks. Is Michigan Ready for Climate Change?

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 29, 2021

For Power Plants [RGGI] [PaEN] -- PA Cap-Star: What Can PA Learn From A Washington State Community’s Transition Away From Fossil Fuels? -- The Guardian: Washington State County First In U.S. Senate Ready To Move Ahead On $1 Trillion Infrastructure Deal -- AP: Infrastructure Deal: U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2022

House passed compromise legislation that would make the largest federal investment-- $375 billion-- in climate change fighting strategies, including investments in renewable energy production, tax rebates for consumers for energy efficiency and electric vehicles and more. on a path to significantly reduce carbon emissions.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2023

DEP Recycling Fund Advisory Committee & Solid Waste Advisory Committee joint meeting. Visit the Committee webpage for options to join the meeting remotely. Contact: Jay Braund jbraund@pa.gov. TODAY 10:00: Agenda Posted. Room 105 Rachel Carson Building. Visit the Committee webpage for options to join the meeting remotely.

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Edouard Stenger

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

This is taking place as according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF), worldwide cleantech investments surpassed fossil fuels investments last year, with $1.1 Saving energy thru increased efficiency is often the cheapest solution to lower energy consumption and thus, carbon emissions.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 25, 2024

New Shell documents could aid climate cases, attorneys say Follow the Money PaulaR Thu, 01/25/2024 - 16:59 Thursday, January 18, 2024 Read more Matthew Green, Merel de Buck & Birte Schohaus Latest Shell-files show that the company reflected on climate change caused by fossil products as early as the 1970s.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 23, 2023

clean hydrogen industry that creates good-paying jobs, while also reducing carbon emissions. The Treasury Department’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) provides definitions of key terms in the statute, including lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions, qualified clean hydrogen, and qualified clean hydrogen production facility.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 8, 2023

14 Climate Awakening Forum - Crafting A Sustainable Future , 9:30 a.m. Kaufer To Host Community Electronics Waste Recycling Event Oct. 4 Riparian Buffer Planting In Lancaster County -- PA Interfaith Power & Light 10th Annual Conference- No Faith In Fossil Fuels - Nov. 7 -- Pittsburgh-based Contemporary Craft Oct.

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Corp Watch

MARCH 1, 2024

Corporation Shell Plc (Royal Dutch Shell) Image Image Products Liquefied Natural Gas, Lubricants, Natural gas, Petrochemicals, Petroleum The Corrib gas project of Royal Dutch Shell - Photo Credit William Murphy Summary Royal Dutch Shell is a fossil fuel exploration company.

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A Greener Life

OCTOBER 1, 2023

I have made my decision: we are going to change.” Britain’s net zero policies are the change – change to the way we travel, to the way we heat our homes, to the wasteful expense of uninsulated homes. By cancelling or delaying the programmes that are bringing change, Sunak is prolonging the fossil fuelled status quo.

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 24, 2023

Question: Some people claim EVs are worse for the environment than gasoline cars Answer: Battery-Electric vehicles (BEVs) have on average two thirds lower lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions than gasoline cars today, and this will improve as electricity grids get cleaner by cutting out fossil fuels.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 23, 2023

StreamWatch Volunteer Training May 20 In Monroe County [PaEN] -- CBF: Proposed Settlement Of Lawsuit Against EPA For Failing To Hold Pennsylvania Accountable For Meeting Chesapeake Bay Water Pollution Reduction Goals Focuses On Actions In 7 PA Counties [PaEN] -- New State Health Plan Identifies Health Issues Related To Natural Resource Extraction, (..)

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