Union of Concerned Scientists
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
However, several analyses—including a recent one by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS)—have concluded that the IRA, even when coupled with the bipartisan infrastructure act and other federal and state climate policies, will not be enough to meet US carbon emission reduction goals. Energy efficiency also plays a critical role.
Enviromental Defense
JUNE 9, 2021
. – Ontario has launched the second phase of a program to expand fossil fuel gas pipelines to new communities. This is a big subsidy for fossil fuels and a step in the wrong direction, when the government could have chosen to support clean technologies, help customers save money long term, lower capital costs, and cut carbon emissions.
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Environmental News Bits
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
A growing number of colleges and universities are using deep underground pipes to heat and cool their buildings without burning fossil fuels. Read the full story in the New York Times.
Circle of Blue
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Carbon-reduction plans, if not well designed, can worsen water scarcity and pollution. Plans to reduce carbon emissions should take water into account. Some low-carbon energy options require significant amounts of water. But other low-carbon technologies do not tread as lightly. Carl Ganter/Circle of Blue.
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.
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.
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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