Union of Concerned Scientists
DECEMBER 8, 2023
While there are thousands of people here in Dubai at COP28 fighting for genuine change, the climate summit is facing a barrage of disinformation. Combatting climate change has never been more urgent, and COP28 is poised to advance critical global action. What’s lacking is political will.
Legal Planet
JULY 13, 2023
As we clean up our energy system, we simultaneously reduce the tons of pollutants we now produce from burning coal, oil, and natural gas. Then there are the benefits of protecting nature. Limiting climate change will itself protect ecosystems and biodiversity around the world. What’s not to like?
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PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
DEP’s Climate Change Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on February 21 to discuss a proposed scope of work for the 2024 Climate Impacts Assessment and state Climate Action Plan as required by Act 70 of 2008. For more information and available handouts, visit DEP’s Climate Change Advisory Committee webpage.
Union of Concerned Scientists
MARCH 16, 2022
According to the forecast, while economy-wide CO 2 emissions decrease from 2022 to 2037 due primarily to the growth in renewable energy replacing retiring coal plants, emissions do increase after 2037 from increased usage of natural gas. EIA is projecting that natural gas prices will remain low.
Union of Concerned Scientists
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
When thinking about global emissions, don’t picture an individual—point your finger at powerful corporations, specifically the 88 companies that are largely responsible for climate change. They obviously include climate change, but it also include health impacts from air pollution and water pollution.
Legal Planet
JANUARY 4, 2023
This means that, with few exceptions, new buildings will need to exclusively use electric appliances, and will not be allowed to contain any fossil-fuel infrastructure, like natural-gas lines. All-electric as the new normal. Just as important is the process that led to the new-buildings ordinance.
Union of Concerned Scientists
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
The destruction caused by climate change is directly linked to human activity, primarily burning fossil fuels. There are multiple realistic, tangible solutions that would rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions worldwide, yet policy addressing anthropogenic climate change remains slow and insufficient.
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