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New Poll: More than Half of Canadians Support Government Action to Phase Out Fossil Fuels and Prioritize Renewable Energy

Enviromental Defense

Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People The majority of Canadians want to see governments in Canada tackle the climate crisis by prioritizing renewable energy and phasing out fossil fuels, according to a poll commissioned by Environmental Defence and conducted by Abacus Data.

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How Do You Talk to Children about Climate Change? One Book Has a Few Ideas

Union of Concerned Scientists

He recently published a children’s book titled Goodnight Fossil Fuels! that’s specifically about climate change and fossil fuel accountability. The book was co-written and illustrated by environmental educator and artist Kira Davis. A collage of images from Goodnight Fossil Fuels!

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Bridging the Gap: Ensuring a Just Transition for Rural Communities in the Clean Energy Revolution

Vermont Law

Bridging the Gap: Ensuring a Just Transition for Rural Communities in the Clean Energy Revolution by Olivia Moulton As we begin transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy, we must be mindful of the disproportionate effects that the existing energy system has had on certain communities.

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Steelton-Highspire School District, Tröegs Independent Brewing Show Benefits Of Going Solar, Driving Electric Busses In Dauphin County

PA Environment Daily

These events were held to educate local residents about the benefits of solar energy and electric vehicles. The project is unique, repurposing an old landfill into a solar field, directly reducing the districts largest energy expenditure. Solar energy is a key part of this transformation.

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An Equitable Energy Transition in California will Take All of Our Voices

Union of Concerned Scientists

For anyone who isn’t an energy expert this can make substantive participation in the process difficult, if not impossible. That’s a problem – not just for energy cost and reliability but for the future of the clean energy transition. That’s a concern because important energy decisions are made at the CPUC.

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Illinois Utilities Ameren and ComEd Plan for the Grid of the Future

Union of Concerned Scientists

An ambitious law that promises to accelerate the state’s clean energy transition, CEJA provides a detailed framework for greater utility transparency and accountability to update electricity distribution infrastructure to ensure a clean energy future. Utilities have a clear to-do list.

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PECO Agrees To Purchase 25 MW Of Solar Energy As Part Of Its Default Power Procurement In Settlement With Energy Justice Advocates

PA Environment Daily

“We have long been well aware of the devastating consequences of burning fossil fuels for Pennsylvania’s ecosystems and our health. This solar PPA is a first step in transitioning to clean, affordable energy for all," said Kartik Amarnath, Mid-Atlantic Regulatory Director for Vote Solar.