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.

2030 52

2030 Fossil Fuels Politics Greenhouse 52

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

2024 40

2024 Ocean Conservation Paris Agreement 40

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 30, 2023

This political rollercoaster ride was also unfolding across last year’s Danger Season , stressing the urgency of the need to act big, and act now. The same partisan politics that delayed the IRA’s passage also carved some flaws into the bill. Then, suddenly, we learned that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) had passed the Senate.

Clean Energy 233

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Conservation Electricity 233

Ocean Conservancy

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Therefore, it is crucial to rapidly transition from the production and use of fossil fuels to sustainable renewable energy sources to reach our global climate goals so we can leave a habitable planet for future generations. Offshore wind energy is a crucial piece of the renewable energy mix.

Clean Energy 45

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Ocean Renewable Energy 45

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

In between, Bonomo has had a front row seat to some of the most important conservation developments of the last four decades, working at the national level and in 24 states and U.S. Schweiger, nationally renowned climate activist and past president of National Wildlife Federation, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and PennFuture.

Conservation 52

Conservation Clean Air Act 2017 Technology 52

A Greener Life

JUNE 28, 2023

Previously, the environmental sector was focused on air and water pollution, and wildlife conservation. For years, companies outside of directly green sectors like renewable energy saw ESG roles as non-profit-generating, and those employees were put in compliance or marketing departments. The rise of ESG is changing that.

2015 52

2015 Carbon Emissions Climate Change 2025 52

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 Even at about 1.1˚C

Fossil Fuels 275

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Clean Energy Politics 275

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.

Conservation 52

Conservation Law Natural Resources Fossil Fuels 52

Law and Environment

MAY 12, 2023

Fossil power plants could offset emissions by investing in new natural gas and renewable energy generation sources. 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.

Greenhouse 130

Greenhouse Clean Air Act Air Pollution Natural Gas 130

Greenbuilding Law

JULY 9, 2023

Addressing methane emissions can be effectuated through specific strategies focused on these economic sectors much of that at reasonable first dollar costs while reducing carbon dioxide emissions necessitates a broader societal shift towards renewable energy, energy efficiency, and decarbonizing the economy at greater dollar costs.

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Carbon Dioxide Atmosphere Fossil Fuels 52

Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

Advocates of renewable energy have argued since the 1970s that the variable, weather-dependent nature of sunlight and wind is a modest obstacle at best to relying on 100 percent renewables. Some have argued that weather-dependent energies would, paradoxically, make electricity even more reliable.

2021 113

2021 Renewable Energy Electricity Natural Gas 113

PA Environment Daily

MAY 11, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. National- $3.62

Natural Gas 96

Natural Gas Carbon Dioxide Clean Energy Politics 96

Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Conservation Groups Asked to Intervene in Oil and Gas Trade Association’s Suit to Compel Quarterly Federal Mineral Lease Sales. Nine conservation groups moved to intervene in Western Energy Alliance’s (WEA’s) action seeking to compel the Bureau of Land Management to hold quarterly federal mineral sales. A148865 (Cal.

2016 40

2016 Climate Change Fossil Fuels Greenhouse 40

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.”

Clean Energy 81

Clean Energy Renewable Energy Electricity Climate Change 81

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. The Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania, Clean Air Action Fund, Clean Water Action, National Wildlife Federation Action Fund and PennEnvironment all endorsed Shapiro. “We

Natural Gas 103

Natural Gas Clean Energy Renewable Energy Greenhouse 103

Legal Planet

MAY 19, 2021

“Renewable Energy Development in the California Desert” by mypubliclands is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Below the federal level, it’s difficult to discern the impact that the Trump Administration had on energy policy. Utilities enacted renewable programs traditionally led by states. Jetta Cook is a J.D.

Renewable Energy 130

Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Paris Agreement 2016 130

Cresforum

JULY 17, 2020

The “fly-in” – being held virtually this year – will stress to conservative lawmakers the economic benefits of the clean energy sector at a time when the country needs an economic boost and Americans need jobs.

Clean Energy 40

Clean Energy Conservation Renewable Energy 2016 40

Enviromental Defense

MAY 31, 2022

To help voters determine which candidates would deliver the needed course correction, Environmental Defence and its allies in the Ontario Priorities Working Group asked each of the province’s major political parties whether – and how – they would deliver the rapid emissions reductions Ontario will need to head off climate catastrophe. .

Climate Change 63

Climate Change Politics 2022 2030 63

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

“The Solar for Schools Grant Program is a critical piece of legislation that provides us with a chance to invest in our aging school buildings -- while supporting and sustaining good-paying, clean-energy union jobs. A solar renewable energy project was and continues to be that win.” IBEW 98 Political Director T.J.

Renewable Energy 81

Renewable Energy Nuclear Power Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 81

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.

Regulations 195

Regulations Clean Energy Sea Level Greenhouse 195

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 13, 2023

TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY 9:30: House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee meets to consider House Bill 1215 (Vitali-D- Delaware) the state Act 108 tax credit for hydrogen production would be limited to hydrogen produced for hard-to-electrify sectors, expanded to include a larger incentive to companies using hydrogen produced from renewable (..)

Fossil Fuels 101

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Clean Energy 2007 101

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.

Law 57

Law Fossil Fuels Climate Change Clean Energy 57

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

8 Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Workshop, In-Person & Virtual -- Post-Gazette - Mary Ann Thomas: Want To Be A Citizen Scientist? .;

Endangered Species Act 78

Endangered Species Act Natural Gas 2024 2023 78

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 18, 2023

PA Solar Center Webinar on PA Renewable Energy - Time To Take Action. What We (Don’t) Eat -- PA Energy Development Authority To Meet Aug. What We (Don’t) Eat -- PA Energy Development Authority To Meet Aug. “Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct.

Natural Gas 90

Natural Gas Clean Energy Renewable Energy Natural Resources 90

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 30, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Natural Gas 100

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2011 Air Pollution 100

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

million In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- Inquirer - Frank Kummer: $35 Million In Delaware River Watershed Conservation Projects Funded -- Bay Journal - Karl Blankenship: What’s Next For The Chesapeake Bay? “Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct. 25, Clipper Magazine Stadium, Lancaster.

Natural Gas 93

Natural Gas Clean Energy Electricity 2024 93

PA Environment Daily

JULY 11, 2022

Other States/National/International -- USA Today - Kyle Bagenstose: Green Energy Is Great For Fighting Climate Change; Not Using Energy Is Even Better PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- York Daily Record: 70 Pennsylvania Residents Arrested For Involvement In Assault On U.S. What’s Your Community Doing?

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Electricity Conservation 62

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Walko [Mine Drainage Treatment, Clean Energy, Reforestation] Federal Budget Bill -- TribLive Guest Essay: We Can Create Jobs Without Sacrificing The Environment - Fmr Rep. Schweyer -- Inquirer Guest Essay: PA On The Precipice Of A Major Political Showdown Over Voting Rights - Rep.

Renewable Energy 62

Renewable Energy Clean Energy Politics 2021 62

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 13, 2023

18 PA Renewable Energy Policy Webinar - Time To Take Action [PaEN] -- Penn State Master Gardeners Of Cumberland County 2023 Pollinator Festival Aug. Hosts 3 Public Meetings To Gather Input On Youghiogheny River Conservation Plan Part I - Dunbar Creek To Headwaters Aug. 17 -- PA Solar Center Hosts Aug. Woodpeckers Sharing A Tree?

Fossil Fuels 73

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Climate Change Nuclear Power 73

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2023

. -- Senate Committee Briefing Finds No Definition Or Standard For ‘Responsibly Sourced’ Natural Gas; PA Producers Already Below One RS Threshold [PaEN] -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: Methane Emissions Monitoring Grabs Senate Committee’s Attention -- PA Physicians For Social Responsibility: Methane Leaks From SEPTA Gas Generation Plant, Philadelphia (..)

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Clean Energy Conservation 108

A Greener Life

APRIL 7, 2022

Germany is not doing all it can to cut back energy use and increase economic pressure on Russia, argues Arne Jungjohann. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has upended Germany’s energy, economic and security policies. Over the past few weeks, Germany’s political elite has finally realised that gas is Putin’s leverage over Europe and Germany.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Nuclear Power Natural Gas 98

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Today’s choice to pass the most ambitious and transformative climate and clean energy investments in our nation’s history will reverberate throughout the generations that follow, making our air purer, our communities safer, our economy stronger, and our families and neighbors healthier. It is a moral issue and a matter of life. “We

Clean Energy 40

Clean Energy Climate Change Conservation Greenhouse 40

PA Environment Daily

JULY 14, 2022

15 - Calendar of all Events -- Festival Of Wood Returns To Gifford Pinchot’s Grey Towers Sept. 24 & 25 In Pike County [PaEN] -- PA/NJ Chapter American Chestnut Foundation: Fall Meeting Nov. 12; American Chestnut Symposium Sept. What’s Your Community Doing?

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Clean Energy Politics Renewable Energy 62

Environmental Progress

JULY 29, 2020

The High Cost of Renewables House Democrats propose spending hundreds of billions of public and ratepayer money on renewable energy, new transmission lines, energy efficiency, mass transit, electric vehicles, carbon capture and storage, and advanced nuclear energy. I am honored to address the Committee.

2020 52

2020 Climate Change Renewable Energy Carbon Emissions 52

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

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Conservation Electricity 62

Law Columbia

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule repealing the Clean Power Plan and finalizing the final Affordable Clean Energy rule in its place. Circuit Ruled that EPA Must Consider Endangered Species in Setting Renewable Fuel Standards. The court dismissed the proceedings 11 days after the effective date of the U.S.

2019 40

2019 Endangered Species Act Climate Change Greenhouse 40

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 5, 2022

True Energy Independence Means Renewables [We’re Not Independent If Foreign Markets, Despots Set The Prices We Pay For Energy ] -- Financial Times: ExxonMobil Flags Highest Quarterly Profit Since The Boom Year Of 2008 When Russia Invaded Georgia [Anyone See A Pattern?

Natural Gas 62

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Earth Day Climate Change 62