Washington Nature

MARCH 18, 2024

The 2024 session of the Washington State Legislature has wrapped up, and at The Nature Conservancy in Washington we are celebrating new investments in the transition to a clean energy economy and a climate-resilient future for all Washingtonians. This election will ripple out to the broader climate justice movement too.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 17, 2022

The reason for this long drought has a lot to do with changes in precipitation patterns and rising temperatures linked to human-caused climate change, but it also has to do with human decisions that have led to the overexploitation of water resources of our rivers, lakes, and groundwater and a lack of sufficient policies to protect these resources.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 6, 2023

Proposes Tighter Mercury, Air Toxics Standards For Coal-Fired Power Plants -- AP: States And Companies Compete For Billions To Make Hydrogen PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- The Center Square: State Budget Talks Halftime - Spend Money To Make Money -- PennLive - Jan Murphy: Gov. Volunteers Needed!

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Washington Nature

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

We’ve joined a dozen other nonprofit organizations in calling on corporate America to publicly support strong climate provisions in the budget reconciliation package currently under consideration in Congress. Our country has an unprecedented opportunity to take coast-to-coast action against climate change, and it’s imperative we act now.

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Law Columbia

AUGUST 28, 2023

The cap-and-trade program will require emitters of greenhouse gases to purchase credits at auctions, which will generate revenue that will be invested in clean energy and disadvantaged communities. NYCI’s immediate linkage with WCI could also be seen as politically desirable. Unfortunately, no reforms of the cap have been made.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 30, 2023

After months of working to influence the whipsaw negotiations on a federal budget reconciliation bill that would unlock massive funds for climate action, even the most diehard among us were starting to lose hope that our partisan Congress would pull it together on climate. It was simply awesome. But it wasn’t perfect, nor unassailable.

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Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The Inflation Reduction Act is Biden’s signature climate program. In political terms, this seems like a lost opportunity to showcase the government’s achievements; it’s also a disservice to those in the policy community who are tracking implementation. This seems like an unforced error to me.

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Enviromental Defense

AUGUST 17, 2021

The demand statement focuses on upholding Indigenous rights and respecting Indigenous knowledge, bold and ambitious climate action (including phasing out fossil fuels and guaranteeing a just transition to a sustainable clean energy economy), protecting and restoring nature and establishing environmental rights in Canada.

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Vermont Law

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This year’s list includes a diverse array of topics, from concerns over our energy and transportation infrastructure; housing and land conservation; international and local climate change; food security and contamination; and water quality of our world’s oceans. But despite producing enough food to support its 1.3

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 16, 2023

Here’s the bottom line: Because of decades of politically motivated inaction from policymakers, especially in richer countries, and the greed of fossil fuel companies bent on extracting every last bit of profit, scientific projections show that we are currently on a trajectory to exceed 1.5˚C Who bears responsibility for climate change?

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Inside Climate News

JULY 11, 2023

By Georgina Gustin Major seafood industry and marine conservancy groups are calling for a “precautionary pause” in the global race to mine deep-sea minerals, pointing to new research that suggests excavating the ocean seabed could cause tuna populations to plummet.

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A Greener Life

JUNE 28, 2023

Previously, the environmental sector was focused on air and water pollution, and wildlife conservation. The decarbonisation target prompted a shift towards climate change. ESG covers environmental issues such as climate change and biodiversity, as well as companies’ social impact and governance mechanisms.

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Ocean Conservancy

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Clean ocean energy solutions are critical to reducing emissions and averting the climate crisis. Climate change is the single greatest threat our ocean faces. It puts the wildlife and communities that depend on the ocean at risk through impacts like ocean acidification, sea level rise and temperature changes.

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Greenbuilding Law

JULY 9, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore why targeting methane emissions presents a more advantageous strategy for the United States in its quest to mitigate climate change. Methane leaks and emissions occur throughout the energy sector supply chain, from production to distribution.

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Environmental Science

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

What is Conservation? We define conservation as a broad approach to preserving what is already there and the due care and attention to protecting it for the future (1). Resource conservation is the active ways in which we seek to limit the use of resources to reduce the strain put on supply. Conservation, Ethics, Philosophy.

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Legal Planet

JUNE 4, 2021

A federal court in Australia ruled that the government had a “duty of care” toward its young people to protect them from climate change. Historically, Exxon has been the most recalcitrant of all the major oil companies, and it has been a major funder of climate change denial.

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Law and Environment

MAY 12, 2023

Yet because of the politics of climate change, the rule will almost certainly be subject to a similar challenge. The Social Cost of Carbon has served as a punching bag for conservatives. Now, EPA is, in fact, proposing to use the metric to calculate climate benefits. For more on West Virginia v.

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Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Each month, Arnold & Porter and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law collect and summarize developments in climate-related litigation, which we also add to our U.S. climate litigation charts. Climate Litigation Chart (Update #92): FEATURED CASE. Climate Litigation Chart (Update #92): FEATURED CASE.

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Washington Nature

APRIL 24, 2021

for laying the groundwork for us to reach this day — the day the Washington State House of Representatives finally boldly confronted the existential threat of climate change. ” — David Mendoza, Advocacy and Engagement Director for The Nature Conservancy in Washington. “ And we are home of climate action.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 30, 2021

Herrin: Discuss RGGI Investments Act, Climate Change During Online Program [PaEN] -- PennLive Guest Essay: The Ticking Time Bomb - Climate Change - Cumberland Valley H.S. Comitta, Rep.

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Legal Planet

JANUARY 13, 2022

Today, the Court’s conservative Justices split the difference in two cases involving vaccine mandates, striking down OSHA’s mandate but upholding a more limited mandate for healthcare workers. Today, however, I’m going to focus instead on the conservative split and what it might mean for environmental law. Let’s hope so, anyway.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 26, 2023

Treasurer Ball has wasted no time in implementing SB205 to push forward this fossil-funded agenda and has named 11 financial institutions that could be subject to divestment for engaging in so-called “energy boycotts.” I know we can agree that we don’t want political grabs for power to fall on us taxpayers.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 29, 2021

Dianne Herrin (D-Chester), member of the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, met with more than 100 concerned citizens July 28 during a webinar focused on climate change impacts in Pennsylvania, and the best solutions at our disposal to reverse course. Specifically, Sen. Comitta and Rep. Read more here.]

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 31, 2022

As with many environmental issues, when it comes to climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, this is no ordinary election. . For the past four years, Ontario has been failing on climate change. Progressive Conservative (PC) Party of Ontario: . Foster climate change resilience.

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ESA

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The US Fish and Wildlife Service lists the Emperor Penguin as a threatened species, citing climate change as the primary threat to the species. State Attorneys General’ races could impact climate and energy policy. Discussions of climate ‘loss and damage’ are expected to dominate the conference. Executive Branch.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 15, 2022

1:00 to 2:30 p.m. -- The Hill Guest Essay: Clean Energy Can Light A New Path Forward For Former Coal Communities - U.S. 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. -- The Hill Guest Essay: Clean Energy Can Light A New Path Forward For Former Coal Communities - U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2024

Click Here for the Senate Republican reaction to Energy Plan. This plan is projected to save Pennsylvania ratepayers and Pennsylvania households more than $252 million dollars in the first five years alone, lower utility bills, and create a more reliable energy industry, create more jobs, and a cleaner air – that is a win in my book.”

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 23, 2024

DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council meeting. Zoning Board Approves Solar Energy Facility In Luzerne County -- USDA Rural Development Invests $5.2 Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. WEDNESDAY 1:00: Agenda Posted.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

His priority is ensuring Pennsylvania has a comprehensive climate and energy policy plan that will move all of us forward. We need to take real action to address climate change, protect and create energy jobs and ensure Pennsylvania has reliable, affordable and clean power for the long term,” Shapiro said in the statement. “As

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 20, 2024

24 DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council To Feature Discussion Of Growing Outdoor Recreation For PA Report, Recommendations [PaEN] -- DEP Extends Deadline For Comments On Proposed Grant Program To Reduce Industrial Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions To Jan. 15 Webinar Update On Large-Scale Solar; What Is Agrivoltaics?

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- Myers Family Farm In Centre County Receives 2023 PA Leopold Conservation Award [PaEN] -- PA Dept. 16; Snowmobile/ATV Grants Feb. 18 [PaEN] -- Still Time To Register! 16; Snowmobile/ATV Grants Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 5, 2023

Doug Morris -- TribLive Guest Essay: Pennsylvanians Deserve Bold Climate Action And Accountabilit y - By Anita Prizio, Allegheny County Council Member -- Observer-Reporter Editorial: Climate Change Could Make Rust Belt A Desirable Place To Live Again -- WHYY: Commonwealth Court Reverses PUC Decision On East Whiteland Twp.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 16, 2022

On August 16, President Biden signed the new federal climate, energy and healthcare bill into law making the largest federal investment-- $375 billion-- in climate change fighting strategies, including investments in renewable energy production, tax rebates for consumers for energy efficiency and electric vehicles and more.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2023

Other States/National/International -- Bloomberg: Here’s How Much Top US Polluters Must Cut Methane Emissions To Avoid Fees -- AP: U.S. Other States/National/International -- Bloomberg: Here’s How Much Top US Polluters Must Cut Methane Emissions To Avoid Fees -- AP: U.S.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 1, 2024

But in trying to shape a regulation that would mollify opponents—largely industries responsible for the heat-trapping gases that cause climate change—the SEC failed to relieve investors of responsibility for determining how companies will fare in the clean energy transition.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 13, 2023

Could Be Reactivated -- The Allegheny Front: New Book Looks To Climate Resilience To Ensure No One Gets Left Behind -- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: What Can One Person Do About Climate Change? Hosts 3 Public Meetings To Gather Input On Youghiogheny River Conservation Plan Part I - Dunbar Creek To Headwaters Aug.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 26, 2023

Million In PA Clean Diesel Grants [PaEN] -- PA Agriculture Energy Efficiency Rebate Program Now Accepting Applications [PaEN] -- York Dispatch: Feds Say York County Doesn’t Quality For Storm Damage Aid From Aug. “Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day August 30; September 18, 19, 20; Oct.

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