Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 12, 2022

All told, they represent 56 percent of the US population, generate 62 percent of the country’s gross domestic product, and are responsible for 43 percent of the country’s annual carbon emissions. From 2020 to 2040, solar generation in these states jumps nearly ninefold and wind generation more than sevenfold.

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Electricity Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Nitrogen Oxides 253

A Greener Life

JULY 23, 2021

Japan, a long-time supporter of nuclear power, now has serious hydrogen ambitions. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be powered by hydrogen. Hydrogen may have lost the race to fuel electric cars but it looks a likely contender to replace fossil fuels in trucks, ships, planes and heavy industry. By Fred Pearce.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Electricity Carbon Dioxide Carbon Emissions 98

Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Healey issued the CID in connection with an investigation into unfair or deceptive acts or practices in trade or commerce with respect to fossil fuel products and securities. Opponents of EPA Carbon Standards for New Coal-Fired Power Plants Filed Initial Briefs. Circuit Court of Appeals.

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Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

ERCOT also expected, during peak demand events in winter, to have power from wind represent about 27% of installed wind capacity. In its most severe appraisal of the loss of wind capacity, ERCOT expected 8% of wind power compared to capacity. We can see the same impact of variable energies in Germany.

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2021 Renewable Energy Electricity Natural Gas 113

Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Here in New York, for example, we already have three forms of more or less direct carbon pricing. The most direct of these is imposed on certain fossil fuel power plants by requiring them to purchase carbon dioxide emissions allowances as part of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

Electricity 40

Electricity Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 40