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. Our 100-percent RES scenario triggers a significant decline in fossil fuel use.

Electricity 253

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 30, 2024

Even casual followers of energy and climate issues have probably heard about the alleged wonders of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). The failure of these projects to come in on time and under budget undermines arguments that modern nuclear power plants can overcome the problems that have plagued the nuclear industry in the past.

Nuclear Power 360

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

In June, the Committee was scheduled to consider House Bill 1215 (Vitali-D-Delaware) that would have required hydrogen producing companies to sequester a larger portion of carbon emissions to receive a state tax credit under state Act 108, but the Committee passed over the bill. Read more here.

Recycling 78

Recycling Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 78

Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Ontario Power Generation has been quietly selling off Clean Energy Credits from its hydro and nuclear power to businesses in the United States since about 2013. Ontario businesses that are attempting to lower their carbon footprint can no longer count their electricity use as having low emissions.

Clean Energy 99

Clean Energy Electricity Greenhouse Government 99

Law Columbia

MAY 27, 2021

In 1978, during a phase of the Cold War when relationships between East and West began to relax, the United States and 4 other nuclear powers (China, France, the Soviet Union and the UK) made unilateral declarations granting security assurances to non-nuclear- weapon states. By Christoph Schwarte* .

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Paris Agreement Nuclear Power 2008 Climate Change 106

Law Columbia

MARCH 25, 2016

The amount that the Senate has proposed diverting from the RGGI fund for FY 2017 is more than 80% of the total value of RGGI auction proceeds earned by New York in FY 2016 (which totaled approximately $166 million ). Clearly, the diversion of RGGI proceeds to the general budget and for workforce development is at odds with these requirements.

Nuclear Power 52

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2024

Thank you for your leadership! -- Feature- Remembering March 28, 1979 At The Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant - The Accident No One Thought Would Happen [PaEN] -- PennLive - Charles Thompson: 45 Years After Infamous Accident, Why Are They Still Cleaning Up Three Mile Island?

Conservation 108

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

29; No Information Yet On Whether Oil & Gas Development Health Risks Will Be Included Health Department Distributing Free Potassium Iodide Tablets To Pennsylvanians Near State’s Four Active Nuclear Power Plants Sept. Decline In Energy Use; $4.6 Million In Energy Savings; 14.6%

Conservation 52

Conservation Nuclear Power Waste Pollution Control 52

Vermont Law

JUNE 29, 2020

to reduce statewide electric carbon emissions by 30 percent by 2030. [1]. DEQ’s carbon regulations. Total electric energy is defined by the Va Code to mean total electric energy minus electricity produced by nuclear power. The CEA also includes a provision for joining the. Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

2020 52

2020 Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 2030 52

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. The Tokyo Olympics will be powered by a fuel with ambition – hydrogen. There is talk that a global “hydrogen economy” can emerge to save the climate from carbon emissions.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Electricity Carbon Dioxide Carbon Emissions 98

Edouard Stenger

MAY 16, 2017

Quartz reports that the Land of the Morning Calm has seen its coal-burning recently increase as its nuclear power plants faced problems and as coal supplied the necessary power. According to new findings from Climate Action Tracker , India and China are actually years ahead of their climate commitments.

Paris Agreement 52

Paris Agreement Carbon Dioxide Climate Change Nuclear Power 52

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Appalachian Hydrogen Hub The Appalachian Hydrogen Hub will leverage the region’s ample access to low-cost natural gas to produce low-cost clean hydrogen and permanently and safely store the associated carbon emissions.

Natural Gas 87

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Natural Resources 87

Environmental Progress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

It is for that reason that I have, for more than 20 years, conducted energy analysis, worked as a journalist, and advocated for renewables, coal-to-natural gas switching, and nuclear power to reduce carbon emissions. Climate change is real and we should seek to reduce carbon emissions.

Nuclear Power 132

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions 132

Vermont Law

MARCH 16, 2018

Many civil disobedience activists in the 1960s and 70s attempted to use it to justify their illegal actions in protests over foreign wars or nuclear power, for example, but achieved little to no success. So actions taken to curtail some carbon emissions, but not all, might still suffice. in some way. reasonable.

2016 40

2016 2017 Climate Change Fossil Fuels 40

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. That means carbon emissions from electricity in Ontario will be rising back up again after years of decline. The reason given is that gas is needed to fill an upcoming drop in nuclear capacity.

Electricity 52

Electricity Natural Gas Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy 52

Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Opponents of EPA Carbon Standards for New Coal-Fired Power Plants Filed Initial Briefs. Petitioners challenging EPA’s new source performance standards for carbon emissions from power plants filed their opening briefs in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.

2016 40

2016 Climate Change Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 40

Cresforum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Clean hydrogen production relies either on electricity, which may be generated through renewable or fossil fuel resources; or directly on fossil fuels, via steam methane reformation (SMR) or coal gasification accompanied by carbon capture, or via methane pyrolysis. Lifecycle GHG Emissions (kg CO2e/kgH20) PTC Value ($/kg H2) 2.5-4

Fossil Fuels 78

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Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

Coal energy has the highest carbon intensity of fossil fuels, but the electricity that coal provided during the cold snap saved Texas from more widespread blackouts, and possibly more fatalities. [22] should maintain and expand its fleet of highly-reliable, carbon-free, and 94 percent efficient nuclear power plants.

2021 113

2021 Renewable Energy Electricity Natural Gas 113

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

In addition to all those benefits, solar schools projects have immense local benefits such as reducing carbon emissions and creating family sustaining jobs.” “With the savings, local governments can reduce taxes and schools can invest in more teachers. Fiedler was joined by labor, educational and environmental leaders.

Renewable Energy 94

Renewable Energy Nuclear Power Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 94

Environmental Progress

MARCH 11, 2021

4] Meanwhile, many experts see in recent trends an inevitable transition away from coal and nuclear power plants, designed to function as baseload capacity, toward variable renewable energy sources with just-in-time natural gas back-up. gigawatts of highly-reliable, low-cost, and low-carbon power. [49] 5] The U.S.

Electricity 101

Electricity Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 2019 101

Environmental Progress

JULY 29, 2020

The good news is that recent and historical events show that economic growth can actually lower carbon emissions. Carbon emissions have been declining in the US for nearly a decade and a half thanks to the cheap natural gas, which made electricity cheaper than it otherwise would have been.

2020 52

2020 Climate Change Renewable Energy Carbon Emissions 52

Environmental Progress

AUGUST 3, 2020

I further argue that, if we continue to develop in these ways, deaths from natural disasters will continue to decline, food surpluses will continue to rise, and global carbon emissions will likely peak and decline soon, preventing temperatures from rising more than three degrees centigrade over pre-industrial levels. Why else use it?

Fossil Fuels 118

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Atmosphere Natural Gas 118

Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Prompted in part by these policies, New York’s electric transmission grid operator (the “New York Independent System Operator” or “NYISO”) recently commenced a review to assess possible means of incorporating the cost of carbon emissions into wholesale electricity market prices.

Electricity 40

Electricity Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 40

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 4, 2023

Unlike natural gas or coal generation, nuclear plants do not need to be continually fed new fuel supplies to produce electricity." “It It is also worth noting that these nuclear plants are providing this reliable, around-the-clock power without releasing carbon emissions." Read more here.

Nuclear Power 98

Nuclear Power Natural Gas Electricity Renewable Energy 98

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

3 PA Bulletin; More Oil & Gas Well Pad Cleanups; Facility Permits [PaEN] -- Health Department Distributing Free Potassium Iodide Tablets To Pennsylvanians Near State’s Four Active Nuclear Power Plants Sept.

Natural Gas 64

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Politics Carbon Emissions 64

Environmental Progress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

By contrast, the Obama administration’s proposed carbon regulation of the power sector, the “Clean Power Plan,” proposed emissions reductions of 32 percent — by 2030. Carbon emissions are thus following the same trajectory as other air pollutants. For example, the Green New Deal proposed by Rep.

2020 95

2020 Air Pollution Climate Change Natural Gas 95

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 5, 2024

. - A Life Dedicated To The River's Flow [PaEN] -- National Energy Technology Laboratory: Marshall Middle School Wins Western PA Science Bowl, Moves On To Nationals In April -- MCall: Judge Upholds Lehigh Valley Township’s Ruling Against Building Warehouses On Golf Course -- Spotlight PA: PA Pays Property Owners For Land Lost To Eminent Domain, But (..)

Nuclear Power 109

Nuclear Power Natural Gas 2024 Conservation 109

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 10, 2024

‘It Simply Should Not Happen, Period’ [PaEN] -- Stars and Stripes Guest Essay: Pause On Permits For New LNG Gas Export Facilities Right Move For National Security - Rivals Like China Are Using US LNG To Build Influence - By Steve Anderson, US Army Brigadier General - Retired [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette Guest Essay: A Rescue Plan For American Energy And (..)

2024 83

2024 Conservation Renewable Energy Endangered Species Act 83

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 17, 2022

Steel, Equinor, Shell To Explore PA-OH-WV Regional Clean Energy Hub To Create New Jobs, Stimulate Economic Growth, Reduce Carbon Emissions -- Citizens Voice: Construction Of Bitcoin Mining Facility Suspended Near Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant In Luzerne County -- WESA: How Allegheny County Is Trying To Make Air Quality Easier To Understand -- MCall (..)

Natural Gas 64

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Conservation Law 64

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Finley [PaEN] -- KPVI: Carbon County Votes Overwhelmingly To Authorize Up To A $10 Million Bond To Protect Water Quality, Working Farms, Wildlife Habitat [PaEN] -- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Accepting Comments On Draft EIS For Ohio Valley Connector Natural Gas Pipeline In Greene County Until Nov.

Natural Gas 64

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels Regulations 64

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

million for sewer and water infrastructure and stormwater mitigation, including riparian planting for carbon dioxide reduction, stream buffering and streambank restoration. -- $62.5 At least $12.5 million is to be used for methane abatement projects from plugging abandoned gas wells. -- $62.5

Carbon Dioxide 52

Carbon Dioxide Clean Energy Carbon Emissions Nuclear Power 52

Acoel

APRIL 8, 2022

These projects and programs, though valuable, will take considerable time to implement and will not deliver significant carbon emission reductions this decade. Availability of credits would also be expanded for energy storage technologies, upgrading existing nuclear power plants, and production of clean hydrogen fuel.

Climate Change 40

Climate Change Renewable Energy Carbon Emissions Carbon Dioxide 40

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 31, 2022

By Eliza Griswold -- Pittsburgh Business Times: DOE Funds Pitt, WVU Hydrogen, Carbon Capture Projects -- Erie 2030 District Achieves 22.4% Decline In Energy Use; $4.6 Million In Energy Savings; 14.6% 31 & Sept. 27 [PaEN] -- Clean Water Is Up To You: Brown Lawn?

Natural Gas 64

Natural Gas Nuclear Power Politics Carbon Emissions 64

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 9, 2022

-- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Lawmakers From Both Parties, Advocates, DCNR Secretary Highlight Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity To Fund Local Water Cleanup, Recreation, State Park & Forest Safety & Maintenance Projects [PaEN] -- Spotlight PA - Stephen Caruso: PA Is Sitting On Billions In Federal Stimulus Money, Lawmakers (..)

Natural Gas 64

Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 64