Carbon Emissions Conservation Fossil Fuels Solar Power 
Union of Concerned Scientists
JULY 21, 2022
It all comes down to the system’s ability to effectively move low-cost energy—which these days is generated by wind and solar power—from where it originates to where it’s needed to meet customer demand. States and utilities are shifting rapidly to more renewable energy and reducing their reliance on fossil fuels.
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. Take Action: Tell Ontario to phase out polluting gas power.
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PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 9, 2023
PWSA remains committed to its role as a responsible steward of the environment and will continue to collaborate with WPEC and other partners to make significant strides in reducing carbon emissions and fostering a greener future for generations to come. Visit the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority website for more information.
A Greener Life
MAY 23, 2024
A solar-powered charging station in Yibin, south-west China. Two-way charging could give vehicles like these the potential to stabilise power supplies by discharging stored electricity back to the grid. But the battery will last much longer than the vehicle: around 2,000 charging cycles, according to conservative estimates.
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.
A Greener Life
JULY 9, 2021
The other is to improve the energy structure, replacing fossil fuel sources with alternatives. The National Development and Reform Commission’s Department of Resource Conservation and Environmental Protection said in a statement that energy intensity increased 9.5% If it benefits, it has to help cut carbon.
Enviromental Defense
MAY 18, 2021
The decision to ditch coal was the biggest single action of its time to cut carbon emissions in North America. But what you probably haven’t heard is that our grid is getting dirtier again, with fossil fuels increasing in our electricity supply from burning natural gas. Ontario Energy Output by Fuel Type: 2020 .
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