A Greener Life

JUNE 13, 2024

Reusing venues and replacing fossil fuel with renewable energy use is essential to cutting emissions at a large sporting event. Approximately 95% of venues for the Paris Games will be pre-existing or temporary facilities, and this factor alone is expected to reduce carbon emissions by one million tonnes compared to new buildings.

Carbon Emissions 52

Carbon Emissions 2024 Renewable Energy 2012 52

Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 14, 2024

Reversing these changes would once again set back progress on protecting people’s health and the environment and would quite simply be a massive giveaway to polluting companies and a waste of taxpayer resources. As the largest historical contributor to global heat-trapping emissions, and a relatively rich country, the U.S.

2025 294

2025 Fossil Fuels Climate Change Clean Energy 294

Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Here are the highlights from the Ontario Auditor General’s Environmental Reports – which can also be called the Ontario government’s lowlights. Industrial pipe discharging liquid waste. However, it is not the relative number of environmentally “friendly” press releases that matters. HAZARDOUS SPILLS.

Government 97

Government Carbon Emissions Climate Change Environmental Protection 97

Enviromental Defense

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Canadians respond to the climate emergency by voting for climate action and environmental protection. As the polls show, a majority of Canadians know there is no time to waste. The federal parties must now put aside their differences and work together to do what is needed to tackle the environmental crisis we face.

Environmental Protection 63

Environmental Protection Fossil Fuels Climate Change Recycling 63

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 8, 2023

From Baseline; Savings Of $59.7 From Baseline; Savings Of $59.7 Billion In PJM Interconnection Winter Storm Elliot Nonperformance Penalties [Primarily Natural Gas-Fired Generation] -- TribLive: Claims For Property Damage Caused By Cheswick Coal-Fired Power Plant Smokestack Implosion Due Friday Evening -- WKBN: PA U.S.

Natural Gas 95

Natural Gas Politics Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy 95

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. At the provincial level, progress was mixed, with extreme anti-environmental laws and policies rolled out in Ontario and resistance to progress in many other provinces.

2023 62

2023 Fossil Fuels Electricity Carbon Emissions 62

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.

Fossil Fuels 192

Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Clean Energy Carbon Emissions 192

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 27, 2023

Fossil fuel power plant owners are facing increased accountability for their air and water pollution, including from a new round of environmental and public health protections that are being rolled out by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Fossil Fuels 217

Fossil Fuels Electricity 2014 Climate Change 217

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The Pennsylvania Climate Change Act of 2008 requires the state Department of Environmental Protection to provide the Legislature and governor every three years a report on current and projected climate change impacts, and a plan of actions to reduce carbon emissions. Related Articles - Climate: -- Gov.

Carbon Emissions 52

Carbon Emissions Climate Change Electricity Renewable Energy 52

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 5, 2023

TODAY Off the Floor: Senate Appropriations Committee meets to consider Senate Bill 691 (Yaw-R- Lycoming) dropping ‘Protection’ from the name of the Department of Environmental Protection [Don’t Take The Bait]. Rules Room. Off the Floor. No video coverage. A hearing on the bill is set for June 5 by the Committee.

Natural Gas 65

Natural Gas Air Pollution Carbon Emissions 2012 65

HumanNature

MARCH 31, 2021

Black carbon’s lifetime is on the order of days to a couple weeks, which is about 0.004% of the lifetime of other pollutants like CO 2 (which has a lifetime of 300 – 1000 years). This means that if we focus on limiting black carbon emissions, we will see very fast improvements in our atmosphere and health. link] Evans, M.,

Atmosphere 52

Atmosphere Carbon Emissions 2020 2012 52

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 12, 2023

PA Trout Unlimited Additional Tools-- Click Here to sign up to receive the Weekly Digest directly by email PA Environment Digest Twitter Feed : Update on PA environmental issues. From Baseline; Savings Of $59.7 From Baseline; Savings Of $59.7

Natural Gas 75

Natural Gas Conservation 2023 2011 75

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 6, 2023

Cumulative Impact Reports House Bill 652 (Bullock-D-Philadelphia) requiring environmental impact reports on certain major sources of pollution in communities already burdened by pollution was amended to more closely align with the new Environmental Justice Program of the Department of Environmental Protection.

Natural Gas 63

Natural Gas Air Pollution Waste Natural Resources 63

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 6, 2021

Billion Meant For Conservation -- DEP: Issues Air Quality Action Day Warning For Friday, Aug. ArtsQuest Center At Steel Stacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. 19 - Biodiversity Jam [PaEN] -- Governor’s Office: Publishes Latest Catalog Of Nonregulatory Documents [PaEN] -- PA Bulletin: Dept.

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Electricity Fossil Fuels Pollution Control 62

Washington Nature

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

A healthier Puget Sound, cleaner waters and help for salmon The Environmental Protection Agency’s National Estuary Program protects and restores 28 estuaries around the country, including the Puget Sound and Columbia River Basin. Photo by Courtney Baxter.

Law 52

Law Climate Change Sea Level Carbon Emissions 52

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 3, 2021

Their quest has just received a jolt of legitimacy from President Joe Biden’s massive climate plan, which calls on a greater nationwide effort to capture, store and re-use carbon dioxide. In the battle to slow global warming, carbon dioxide is the chief target. Studies by the U.S. from 1990–2019.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas Nitrogen Oxides 98

Circle of Blue

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Indigenous groups across the continents put themselves at the front lines of environmental protection, often at great personal and community risk. Water Sector Carbon Emissions, But Its Potential Remains Underdeveloped 0 Comments / August 3, 2021 U.S. Indigenous Groups Seek Voice in Water Decisions. Laura Gersony.

2021 312

2021 Climate Change Carbon Emissions Government 312

Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Acidification : Reducing the pH rating of a substance making it more acidic in nature, for example, increased carbon emissions lead to the oceans absorbing more of it, increasing acidification and damaging ecology such as coral bleaching. Filtration : Removing solid waste and material from water in the process of wastewater treatment.

Government 52

Government Law Waste Clean Air Act 52

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Krajewski introduced Public Health Protections from Effects of Fracking, House Bill 1467 , which would create an Inter-Department Task Force between the departments of Environmental Protection and Health to launch and publicly report a comprehensive study on the public health impacts of the fracking industry. Photo: Sen.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Clean Energy Renewable Energy 52

A Greener Life

JULY 9, 2021

The National Development and Reform Commission’s Department of Resource Conservation and Environmental Protection said in a statement that energy intensity increased 9.5% Yang Fuqiang thinks it is unreasonable to make energy-producing provinces such as Inner Mongolia solely responsible for cutting carbon emissions.

Renewable Energy 85

Renewable Energy Government 2015 2019 85

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Senate Concurrent Resolution #1 disapproving of the final regulation limiting carbon emissions from power plants consistent with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative was passed the Senate and then by the House and presented to the Governor for his action. Read more here. Read more here. -- Senate Republicans Advised Gov.

2022 72

2022 Renewable Energy Regulations Clean Energy 72

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Senate Concurrent Resolution #1 disapproving of the final regulation limiting carbon emissions from power plants consistent with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative passed the Senate and is now being considered by the House. Read more here. Read more here. -- Senate Republicans Advised Gov. Read more here.

2021 57

2021 Renewable Energy Regulations Clean Energy 57

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2023

On June 7, the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee held its third information session on carbon capture technology and covered its job potential, how it could help reach a net-zero carbon emissions goal and the environmental and other impacts and risks.

Regulations 54

Regulations Technology Technology Natural Gas 54

Corp Watch

MARCH 1, 2024

Shell is the major operator of the Athabasca Oil Sands project in Alberta, whose waste ponds are some of the biggest human-made structures on Earth. In a landmark ruling in 2021, a Dutch court ordered Shell to reduce its carbon emissions by 45 percent by 2030.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2020 52

Corp Watch

JANUARY 26, 2024

Shell is the major operator of the Athabasca Oil Sands project in Alberta, whose waste ponds are some of the biggest human-made structures on Earth. In a landmark ruling in 2021, a Dutch court ordered Shell to reduce its carbon emissions by 45 percent by 2030.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2020 52

Corp Watch

JANUARY 25, 2024

Shell is the major operator of the Athabasca Oil Sands project in Alberta, whose waste ponds are some of the biggest human-made structures on Earth. In a landmark ruling in 2021, a Dutch court ordered Shell to reduce its carbon emissions by 45 percent by 2030.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2020 52

Corp Watch

JANUARY 17, 2024

Shell is the major operator of the Athabasca Oil Sands project in Alberta, whose waste ponds are some of the biggest human-made structures on Earth. In a landmark ruling in 2021, a Dutch court ordered Shell to reduce its carbon emissions by 45 percent by 2030.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2020 52

Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Shell is the major operator of the Athabasca Oil Sands project in Alberta, whose waste ponds are some of the biggest human-made structures on Earth. In a landmark ruling in 2021, a Dutch court ordered Shell to reduce its carbon emissions by 45 percent by 2030.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2020 52

Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Shell is the major operator of the Athabasca Oil Sands project in Alberta, whose waste ponds are some of the biggest human-made structures on Earth. In a landmark ruling in 2021, a Dutch court ordered Shell to reduce its carbon emissions by 45 percent by 2030.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2020 52

Corp Watch

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Shell is the major operator of the Athabasca Oil Sands project in Alberta, whose waste ponds are some of the biggest human-made structures on Earth. In a landmark ruling in 2021, a Dutch court ordered Shell to reduce its carbon emissions by 45 percent by 2030.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2020 52

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

-- Natural Lands, Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership Host Feb. 24 Organizing Black Birders Week Webinar With Tykee James -- Keep PA Beautiful Local Affiliates Recycle 1.1 24 Organizing Black Birders Week Webinar With Tykee James -- Keep PA Beautiful Local Affiliates Recycle 1.1 17; Loving The Land Thru Working Forests Conference Sept.

Conservation 62

Conservation 2021 Natural Gas Climate Change 62

Law Columbia

JULY 6, 2017

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lacked authority to administratively stay portions of new source performance standards for the oil and gas sector for which it had granted requests for reconsideration. New Jersey Appellate Court Affirmed State Authority to Take Easements for Coastal Protection Projects. FEATURED CASE.

2017 40

2017 Clean Air Act Climate Change Renewable Energy 40

Law Columbia

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

The principles and the rights contained in the Pact will be binding and applicable with an unanimous meaning in the various environmental sectors. The Pact will allow the expansion of its principles in areas of the world where environmental protection has not reached acceptable levels yet. Professor, Columbia Law School.

Law 52

Law Politics 2015 Sustainable Development 52

Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Deeper into the 1960s, Richard Nixon signed the executive order creating the Environmental Protection Agency. Although their remit was (and remains) one of environmental health and public safety, a number of laws gave them the power to take action to ensure conservation of lands and secure their safety for the ecological environment.

Conservation 52

Conservation Law Natural Resources Fossil Fuels 52

Law Columbia

MAY 7, 2021

Circuit’s January opinion vacating EPA’s repeal and replacement of the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan regulations for controlling carbon emissions from existing power plants. The court rejected other arguments related to noise impacts, waste storage and disposal, land alterations, wetlands, and procedure. filed Apr.

2021 40

2021 Fossil Fuels Climate Change Endangered Species Act 40

Law Columbia

JUNE 8, 2021

Environmental Protection Agency on January 19, 2021, Renewable Fuels Association moved to voluntarily dismiss its petitions for review challenging the exemptions in the Tenth Circuit and the D.C. In late May and early June 2021, five responses and briefs were filed in support of certiorari petitions seeking review of the D.C.

2021 42

2021 Fossil Fuels Endangered Species Act Climate Change 42

Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other governmental entities to allow continued enforcement of environmental laws related to ongoing mining operations. Circuit Stayed Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Truck Trailers. The court granted the company leave to amend its complaint with 21 days.

2017 40

2017 Clean Air Act Climate Change Clean Water Act 40