Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

As my colleague Katie Segal wrote earlier this week , our team at CLEE recently released a report detailing how San Francisco can fund its ambitious Climate Action Plan. Fees: Fees on activities related to greenhouse gas emissions (such as electric utilities, vehicle parking, and property development) can raise revenue for climate investment.

Government 130

Government Politics Carbon Emissions Electricity 130

Legal Planet

MAY 16, 2023

On a per capita basis, Australia’s carbon emissions are even higher than the United States. A decade ago, Australia had a climate tax. In the past two years, however, the things have started trending upward after years of inaction by conservative governments. there has been strong polarization on the climate issue.

2030 262

2030 Law 2007 Government 262

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2024

With our energy plan and innovative projects like PA PULSE, my Administration will create energy jobs, take real action to address climate change pollution, ensure consumers pay less on their bills, and continue to ensure Pennsylvania maintains its energy independence for years to come.” “We

Electricity 111

Electricity Government Clean Energy Renewable Energy 111

E2 Law Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Enacted in 2019, the CLCPA codified several robust climate mandates for the State which must be achieved in an accelerated time frame. 6,000 MW of solar by 2025, 9,000 MW of offshore wind by 2035, and 3,000 MW of energy storage by 2030.

Carbon Emissions 52

Carbon Emissions Law Renewable Energy 2030 52

HumanNature

DECEMBER 16, 2021

During the past 30 years of extensive political debate around global climate change, participants have largely ignored the role that curbing population growth could play in dealing with it. Greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase, and disruptive climate change has come on more quickly than expected.

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Greenhouse Radiation 52

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 1, 2022

Though the case caught fewer headlines, it, too, threatened Earth-shifting implications all its own by thrusting into question a critical EPA lever for addressing climate change. EPA did not revoke EPA’s underlying authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act. Simply by taking West Virginia v.

Fossil Fuels 255

Fossil Fuels Clean Air Act Clean Energy Greenhouse 255

Enviromental Defense

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

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’s more, switching to heat pumps would reduce a home’s carbon emissions for space heating, cooling, and water heating significantly.

Carbon Emissions 106

Carbon Emissions Natural Gas Electricity Cooling 106

Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

climate policy. The federal government is now supporting that role with federal funding for states. Two key states have ramped up their plans for carbon neutrality, while offshore wind made a big step forward in the Midwest of all places. It’s not just the direct funding for state governments that makes me think this.

Carbon Emissions 242

Carbon Emissions Clean Air Act Electricity 2030 242

Law and Environment

JANUARY 27, 2022

EPA , which challenges EPA’s authority to regulate greenhouse gases, and Sackett v. Of course, the EEI did so to ensure that the Clean Air Act continues to act as a shield against private tort actions over carbon emissions, but still. As everyone knows, the Supreme Court has teed up West Virginia v. Good luck with that.

Clean Air Act 240

Clean Air Act Carbon Emissions Regulations Greenhouse 240

Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The destruction caused by climate change is directly linked to human activity, primarily burning fossil fuels. There are multiple realistic, tangible solutions that would rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions worldwide, yet policy addressing anthropogenic climate change remains slow and insufficient.

Fossil Fuels 278

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Renewable Energy Natural Gas 278

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 26, 2022

Riding a mile by bus in this country, on average, contributes 30% less to climate change than riding in a gas car alone. Riding a bike or walking lowers your emissions down to zero. Public transit can provide another way of getting around that is more accessible to all and reduces transportation emissions.

Greenhouse 273

Greenhouse Climate Change 2005 Carbon Emissions 273

Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

While federal regulators consider changes to their pipeline regulations, the California Legislature should act to keep Californians safe. You might be familiar with carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. Or perhaps you know it better as the gas that we breathe out and plants take in.

Carbon Dioxide 163

Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels Regulations Atmosphere 163

Washington Nature

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

As the climate changes, so should we. Record-setting heatwaves, devastating flooding, and more severe and frequent wildfires have shown us that climate change is at our doorstep. For instance, transportation accounts for 40 percent of Washington state greenhouse gas emissions.

Sea Level 137

Sea Level Climate Change Carbon Emissions Greenhouse 137

Enviromental Defense

JANUARY 10, 2024

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’s more, switching to heat pumps would reduce a home’s carbon emissions for space heating, cooling, and water heating significantly.

Carbon Emissions 77

Carbon Emissions Natural Gas Electricity Cooling 77

Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 13, 2021

On November 24, Queen’s Park Today reported that in response to the Ontario Liberal Party’s campaign proposal to offer electric vehicle incentives, Minister Piccini claimed the Progressive Conservative government policies have already led to “a 210 per cent increase in EV (electric vehicle) sales year over year from Q2 2020 to Q2 2021.”.

Greenhouse 102

Greenhouse Electricity 2017 2018 102

Enviromental Defense

APRIL 2, 2024

Nate Wallace, Program Manager, Clean Transportation: It is great news for housing and public transit that the federal government intends to tie the forthcoming Permanent Public Transit Fund to transit-friendly land-use standards near federally funded transit stations.

Carbon Emissions 48

Carbon Emissions 2026 Government Climate Change 48

Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 12, 2023

If you’re concerned about climate change and inspired to take action, and are looking for where to begin – you’re in the right place! A piece of wisdom before we dive in – we know that facing climate change is daunting alone. So, what can you do about climate change? Here’s how to get started.

Climate Change 80

Climate Change Carbon Emissions Government Recycling 80

Legal Planet

AUGUST 26, 2021

The Supreme Court interpreted the statute to place an absolute priority on preserving endangered species, regardless of the impact on the economy or other government goals. It was the first case in which the Court was confronted with the issue of climate change. This was a case under the Endangered Species Act.

Clean Air Act 246

Clean Air Act Endangered Species Act Regulations Air Pollution 246

Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

When it comes to climate action, it can be difficult to understand what makes a strong climate plan that puts us on a pathway to zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions – and what new policies and tools are actually dangerous distractions from real solutions. They call this Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS).

Fossil Fuels 112

Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Renewable Energy Carbon Emissions 112

HumanNature

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

When I was growing up, climate change wouldn’t have qualified as a typical topic of conversation around the dinner table, let alone soil health or the ability of soils to store carbon. billion USD to support the USDA’s efforts to mitigate climate change via agricultural soils. Not so in the modern day, however.

Atmosphere 105

Atmosphere Carbon Dioxide Climate Change Carbon Emissions 105

Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It is good to see municipalities like Hamilton taking a stand against Enbridge’s campaign to earn more profit at the expense of the customers and the climate. We hope the Ontario government will listen and back away from its plan to legislate against this decision. If we replaced our furnace today, we would replace it with a heat pump.”

Fossil Fuels 94

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Greenhouse Carbon Emissions 94

Law Columbia

MARCH 16, 2022

Countries around the world have increasingly adopted climate change laws over the last two decades. This is partially attributable to the dynamism in international climate negotiations but also a growing appreciation of the crucial role that national laws and policy measures play. Overview of the Climate Change Act 2021.

Climate Change 40

Climate Change 2021 Carbon Emissions 2030 40

Law Columbia

DECEMBER 22, 2022

As noted at the end of last year, 2021 was significant for climate litigation, with several decisions worldwide providing a fresh look at stakeholder responsibility for climate change. A landmark decision recognizing the impacts of climate change on human rights. In September this year, the U.N.

2022 126

2022 Carbon Dioxide Climate Change Law 126

Enviromental Defense

JUNE 24, 2021

There are an increasing number of companies and countries that are pledging to reach Net Zero carbon emissions–or carbon neutrality–by 2050. That was the timeline laid down by the most prestigious body of climate scientists for limiting warming to 1.5 You…through government subsidies.

Fossil Fuels 82

Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions Climate Change Carbon Dioxide 82

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Humans everywhere are experiencing the impact of climate change. Yet, governments aren’t addressing the threat fast enough. Individual citizens and businesses ready to make a change need an avenue for actionable, measurable impact. RegenAll is currently pricing carbon offsets at $75 per metric ton of carbon dioxide.

Carbon Emissions 52

Carbon Emissions Carbon Dioxide Climate Change Greenhouse 52

Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 15, 2021

That’s because the Canadian agency that is supposed to inform public and private sector decision-making on energy development and climate action continues to provide scenarios that are both unrealistic and pessimistic, and are lacking critical information, such as Canada’s expected greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs).

Regulations 84

Regulations Carbon Emissions Fossil Fuels Paris Agreement 84

A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Countries across Africa could lose 14% of their per capita GDP to climate change by 2050 and 34% by 2100, even if average global warming is held to 1.5°C, C, according to a report released this morning at this year’s UN climate conference, COP 27 , in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Photo credit: Anouk Delafortrie / Twitter.

Climate Change 98

Climate Change Paris Agreement Carbon Dioxide Carbon Emissions 98

A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

As the impacts of climate change are felt more acutely with each passing year, new research suggests that the future costs of emitting CO2 today may be much higher than previously calculated. What is the social cost of carbon? How is the social cost of carbon calculated? Establishing the true cost of carbon emissions.

Sea Level 97

Sea Level Carbon Dioxide Carbon Emissions Climate Change 97

A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

By Rejimon Kuttappan Along with a major expansion of renewable energy, India is also pushing for big increases in its coal production, casting doubt on its climate commitments. On the same day at COP28, the Indian government submitted its third “National Communication” to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions Paris Agreement Renewable Energy 52

Enviromental Defense

JANUARY 19, 2024

If you’re ready to get more involved in fighting climate change and looking for ideas on how you can meaningfully contribute to climate solutions, then you’re in the right place! Have you checked out our guide to six easy ways to get involved in climate action? We know the solutions to fight climate change.

Climate Change 63

Climate Change Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Politics 63

Law and Environment

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

To decarbonize our energy system, electrify transportation and buildings, and drastically reduce our contribution to climate change, we’ll need to develop and deploy significant wind, solar, and other renewable energy generating facilities as quickly as possible. Yet many hurdles stand between us and deploying more renewable energy.

Renewable Energy 130

Renewable Energy Electricity Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions 130

Ivy Protocol

MAY 18, 2023

The year 2023 stands as a testament to this synergy, with a plethora of companies innovating in the carbon removal terrain with a shared goal of fighting climate change. Meeting the recent pathways laid out by the IPCC will require total cumulative net carbon dioxide removals of 20–660 GtCO2 by 2100.

2023 83

2023 Carbon Dioxide Paris Agreement Climate Change 83

Enviromental Defense

MARCH 23, 2023

This is working at cross-purposes with the goal of attracting more clean energy manufacturing and at odds with the federal government’s commitment to a 100 per cent clean electricity sector by 2035. A transit death spiral will make cities more congested, increase carbon emissions and have the greatest impact on society’s most vulnerable.

2023 66

2023 Clean Energy Carbon Emissions Government 66

Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

But we wanted to take a moment to lay out our expectations, both for what COP28 must deliver as well as the Government of Canada. (If Fossil fuels are causing the climate crisis. Over 90 per cent of carbon emissions are from fossil fuels. Canadians expect more from their government this year.

Fossil Fuels 77

Fossil Fuels Paris Agreement Government Greenhouse 77

Law and Environment

JANUARY 26, 2022

The White House has taken a strong stance in expanding the production and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation industry. The Administration has identified the aviation industry as a climate priority in its push to reduce the country’s carbon footprint.

2030 130

2030 Biofuels Government Carbon Emissions 130

A Greener Life

AUGUST 30, 2021

The host and organiser of COP26 , the UK government, has come under fire for not offering a plant-based menu at November’s crucial climate conference. It takes 15,415 litres of water to produce just one kilogram of beef, and that metric doesn’t even account for all the greenhouse gases that animal agriculture generates.

Climate Change 98

Climate Change Greenhouse Government Waste 98

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. Unfortunately, the current Ontario government’s plan is to burn more fossil gas to generate power. . Luckily it’s entirely possible (and cost effective!) Photo by Greg Vojtko/Released 100809-N-8863V-006.

Solar Power 111

Solar Power Wind Power Renewable Energy Electricity 111