PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

On February 16, Sheetz , a family owned and operated restaurant and convenience store chain, announced a long-term renewable supply agreement with Constellation Energy to power nearly 70 percent of its Pennsylvania facilities with renewable energy. EPA estimates.

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Renewable Energy Recycling Carbon Emissions Electricity 116

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 8, 2023

EVs powered by today’s electricity grid produce significantly less carbon emissions than gasoline cars and can be powered by renewable energy. of lithium, manganese, nickel, and cobalt that can be recycled to recover 95% of these minerals and then be reused in the manufacturing of next generation batteries.

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Electricity Recycling Fossil Fuels Climate Change 255

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 28, 2023

to integrate food and farm policy in a way that addresses climate change and helps farmers reduce their carbon emissions. Agriculture needs to be a part of the climate solution, given that it is responsible for about 11 percent of heat-trapping carbon emissions in the United States.

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Carbon Emissions Conservation Atmosphere Renewable Energy 247

Environment + Energy Leader

MAY 13, 2022

In 2010, GM committed to a 20% reduction in carbon intensity by 2020. And in January 2021, it said it would source 100% renewable energy to power GM facilities in the U.S. The post GM Has Become an ‘Energy Star’ with Efficiency and Circular Programs appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environmental Leader

JUNE 17, 2022

In its 2019 Sustainability Report, the Prysmian Group said it was committed to combating climate change and to increasing its recycling rates. Running its operations on renewable energy is critical. Its record?

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Renewable Energy Recycling 2019 Climate Change 52

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

tons of food waste -- Recycled 86.6 tons of plastic bottles, aluminum cans and mixed paper o Implemented a green cleaning program for janitorial services -- Recycled 78.62 Decline In Energy Use; $4.6 Million In Energy Savings; 14.6% Decline In Carbon Emissions [PaEN] [Posted: September 1, 2022] PA Environment Digest

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2009 Renewable Energy Recycling Sustainable Development 45

Physics World

JUNE 28, 2021

However, current desalination systems can be expensive and energy hungry, producing significant carbon emissions. Climate change is also driving demand for renewable energy, like solar power. Indeed, there are now around 16,000 desalination plants around the world producing about 95?million Efficiency trade-off.

Electricity 145

Electricity Waste Cooling Solar Power 145

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

16 Take Five Fridays With Pam, PA Parks & Forests Foundation Help Wanted: Penn State University College Of Agricultural Sciences Dean Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults DCNR State Parks February Environmental Education Newsletter Gets To The Heart Of Winter Educational Experiences Penn State Hosts Feb.

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas 2024 Recycling Climate Change 83

Environmental Leader

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Public energy efficiency projects in Arkansas have cut a significant amount of carbon emissions and saved millions in energy costs since 2010. The post Arkansas Public Energy Efficiency Projects Save $229 Million Since 2010 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. Here’s how.

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2010 Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy Recycling 118

Environmental Leader

JULY 12, 2022

Best Buy set out in 2017 to reduce its carbon emissions in its operations by 60% by 2030 — from a 2009 baseline. The post Best Buy Excels at Carbon and Waste Reductions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. It has met that goal. Now it is upping the ante.

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Waste 2009 Carbon Emissions 2017 105

Environmental Leader

JULY 12, 2022

Best Buy set out in 2017 to reduce its carbon emissions in its operations by 60% by 2030 — from a 2009 baseline. The post Best Buy Excels at Carbon and Waste Reductions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. It has met that goal. Now it is upping the ante.

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Waste 2009 Carbon Emissions 2017 66

A Greener Life

JUNE 28, 2023

In China, government plans to peak and neutralise national carbon emissions, and for a wholesale green transition , have caused a boom in “green employment”. For example, where car makers are setting up electric vehicle departments or energy firms are setting up renewable energy operations.” in 2015 to 13.3%

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2015 Carbon Emissions Climate Change 2025 52

Environmental Progress

JULY 3, 2023

Much of the cradle-to-grave carbon intensity data that governments depend on to guide in photovoltaic arrays are instead based on modeling assumptions that are likely to have grossly under-estimated — if not made-up — solar’s carbon emissions because they cannot get insights from Chinese manufacturers.

Electricity 139

Electricity Fossil Fuels Government Carbon Emissions 139

Cresforum

MARCH 10, 2022

Liquid natural gas (LNG) exports jumped an astonishing 64 percent last year, providing much needed energy security to our allies in Europe and helping Asia meet growing demand while lowering global carbon emissions at the same time. All this new clean energy means that as the U.S. Over the course of 2021, the U.S.

Clean Energy 40

Clean Energy Natural Gas Greenhouse 2020 40

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. Fortunately, the answer is relatively little. See more on these issues in these recent UCS blogs ).

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Electricity Fossil Fuels Solar Power 2030 345

Earthava

MAY 17, 2021

However, one of its most pressing current challenges is reducing the carbon emissions from transportation, a sector that is one of the highest contributors to greenhouse gases. Green technologies are eco-friendly inventions that’ concerned with energy efficiency, recycling, renewable resources , and more.

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Biofuels Carbon Emissions Air Pollution Carbon Monoxide 68

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2023

California Area School District California Area School District (CASD) coordinates activities within the district and with local partners that reduce environmental impact, energy use, and food waste; conserve water; introduce sustainable transportation; and increase recycling.

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Waste Recycling Solar Power 2010 98

Brag

JANUARY 21, 2022

Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE) announced that seven research and development (R&D) projects were selected to receive $13.4 Secretary of Energy Jennifer M.

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Technology Technology Biodegradable Upcycling 45

Enviromental Defense

MAY 24, 2023

Roughly half of production emissions come from carbon-intensive input materials and metals, and the other half is due to the coal-burning electricity mix of manufacturing countries like China, Korea and Japan where most batteries are made. Most of the carbon emissions from cars come from fuelling them up with gas and driving them.

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Electricity Fossil Fuels 2030 2010 77

Ocean Conservancy

AUGUST 10, 2021

This year, Tottenham earned the top spot by getting cars off the road on match days, embracing clean and renewable energy and reducing single-use plastics. Carbon emissions from transportation accelerate climate change and affect ocean health by increasing ocean acidification and driving rising seawater temperatures.

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Ocean Waste Carbon Emissions Recycling 60

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. It covers the following areas.

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Government Law Waste Clean Air Act 52

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 27, 2023

Katie Muth (D-Chester), Alison Steele, Environmental Health Project -- PA Capital-Star: Report: Shell Petrochemical Plant Hasn’t Delivered Economically For Beaver County -- Ohio River Valley Institute: A Cautionary Tale Of Petrochemicals From Beaver County, PA - Still Failing To Spur Economic Growth -- House Environmental Committee Hears Progress Report (..)

Natural Gas 96

Natural Gas Solar Power 2023 Politics 96

PA Environment Daily

MAY 2, 2022

Billion Hole In Conventional Oil & Gas Well Bonding; Opposed Regs Making Natural Gas Pipelines Safer, Reducing Methane Emissions Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater Goes Solar To Produce Clean, Renewable Energy In Fayette County Green Building Alliance Receives Grant From Henry L.

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Conservation Waste Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy 52

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Kaufer To Host Community Electronics Waste Recycling Event Oct. Of Environmental Professionals Host Oct. 24 Webinar - Science Meets Community Engagement: The Delaware River Watershed Initiative [PaEN] -- Wilkes-Barre Times: Rep. 26 In Luzerne County -- Schuylkill Action Network Holds 20th SANniversary Celebration Nov.

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Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Conservation Climate Change 82

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 28, 2022

. -- Post-Gazette - Laura Legere/Anya Litvak: DEP: Shell, Archaea Energy Take Early Steps Toward Underground Carbon Storage -- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: PA Solar Projects Held Up By Federal Probe, Group Says -- Bloomberg Green: Half-Built Solar Project Shows Risk From Tariffs To Biden’s Green Agenda [2 PA Projects Included] -- WESA: Allegheny (..)

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Natural Gas Earth Day Recycling Climate Change 64

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2022

In fact, natural gas operators have supported significant fee increases to fund additional oversight by the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), transparently disclosed chemical use prior to it becoming law, adhered to stricter setback requirements, and pioneered innovative water recycling and reuse practices, to name a few.

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Natural Gas 2019 Radiation 2018 45

PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2023

LLC’s Nancy 13 Conventional Well Leaking Gas, Production Wastewater Since 2018; Citizen Complaint Finds ‘Bubbling’ Gas Well [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - May 20 [PaEN] -- Heinz Endowments Awards Nearly $11.1

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Natural Gas Renewable Energy Conservation Electricity 64

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

This bill is in the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. -- Increase Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Renewable Energy Goals: House Bill 100 and Senate Bill 872 would require Pennsylvania to reach 100 percent renewable energy generation by 2050. Read more here.

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2021 Renewable Energy Regulations Clean Energy 59

Vermont Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

In recent years, states in New England and the mid-Atlantic region have made significant progress in reducing climate change-inducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the electricity generation sector. [1]. emissions in the RGGI region would have been approximately 24 percent higher in 2015 but for the program, which took effect in 2009.

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Greenhouse 2015 2017 Regulations 40

Corp Watch

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

When Tesla Says It Recycles 100% of Its Batteries, What Does That Mean? Audrey Carleton | VICE | August 16, 2021 The company’s claims convey an image of a totally tightly-controlled in-house recycling system, in which old Tesla batteries are used to make new Tesla batteries.

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Electricity 2017 2022 2020 52

Corp Watch

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

When Tesla Says It Recycles 100% of Its Batteries, What Does That Mean? Audrey Carleton | VICE | August 16, 2021 The company’s claims convey an image of a totally tightly-controlled in-house recycling system, in which old Tesla batteries are used to make new Tesla batteries.

Electricity 52

Electricity 2017 2022 2020 52

Corp Watch

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

When Tesla Says It Recycles 100% of Its Batteries, What Does That Mean? Audrey Carleton | VICE | August 16, 2021 The company’s claims convey an image of a totally tightly-controlled in-house recycling system, in which old Tesla batteries are used to make new Tesla batteries.

Electricity 52

Electricity 2017 2022 2020 52

Corp Watch

DECEMBER 14, 2023

When Tesla Says It Recycles 100% of Its Batteries, What Does That Mean? Audrey Carleton | VICE | August 16, 2021 The company’s claims convey an image of a totally tightly-controlled in-house recycling system, in which old Tesla batteries are used to make new Tesla batteries.

Waste 52

Waste Electricity 2017 2022 52

Corp Watch

DECEMBER 11, 2023

When Tesla Says It Recycles 100% of Its Batteries, What Does That Mean? Audrey Carleton | VICE | August 16, 2021 The company’s claims convey an image of a totally tightly-controlled in-house recycling system, in which old Tesla batteries are used to make new Tesla batteries.

Electricity 52

Electricity 2017 2022 2020 52

Corp Watch

DECEMBER 1, 2023

When Tesla Says It Recycles 100% of Its Batteries, What Does That Mean? Audrey Carleton | VICE | August 16, 2021 The company’s claims convey an image of a totally tightly-controlled in-house recycling system, in which old Tesla batteries are used to make new Tesla batteries.

Electricity 52

Electricity 2017 2022 2020 52

Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

When Tesla Says It Recycles 100% of Its Batteries, What Does That Mean? Audrey Carleton | VICE | August 16, 2021 The company’s claims convey an image of a totally tightly-controlled in-house recycling system, in which old Tesla batteries are used to make new Tesla batteries.

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Government Electricity 2017 2022 52

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Bills remain in the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. -- Increase Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Renewable Energy Goals: House Bill 100 and Senate Bill 872 would require Pennsylvania to reach 100 percent renewable energy generation by 2050. Read more here.

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2022 Renewable Energy Regulations Clean Energy 75