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Why nuclear energy must be part of ‘net zero’ climate targets

Physics World

Those findings might surprise physicists, who will be aware that the energy density of nuclear fission is so high that just a fingertip of uranium has an energy equivalent of 5000 barrels of oil. We want to ensure a clean, sustainable and abundant future for us and the next generation. Young support.

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August 12 - Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

21 Online Community Engagement And Climate Resilience Planning Workshop Penn State Extension Hosts Sept. 16 Webinar On Adaptive Silviculture For Climate Change: Exploring Options For Sustaining Eastern Forests Penn State Extension Hosts Sept. 16 In Montrose, Susquehanna County Center For Coalfield Justice Hosts Aug.

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European Green Deal - What is the Just Transition Mechanism?

Energy and Climate Law

The JTM endeavours to smoothen these socio-economic turbulences and to “leave no one behind”, which is the motto used by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as well. These regions will or strongly risk to lose at some point their industries and the workers their jobs. The JTF composes the 1 st pillar.

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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Shapiro's 'Lightning' Energy Plan To Lower Energy Costs, Create Jobs, Protect Pennsylvania From Global Energy Instability [PaEN] -- DEP Releases 2024 Climate Change Action Plan Update; 2024 Climate Impacts Assessment Report [PaEN] -- Republican Rep.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

. -- LancasterOnline: College Park Climate Action To Host Art, Science Event In Lancaster Aug. 16 Webinar On Adaptive Silviculture For Climate Change: Exploring Options For Sustaining Eastern Forests [PaEN] -- State Museum Of PA Hosts Aug. 17-24 -- Center For Coalfield Justice Hosts Aug. 22, 23, 24 [PaEN] -- PA Assn.

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Wednesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 4.23.25

PA Environment Daily

Allegheny County [PaEN] -- PennLive: Nature Conservancy Acquires 509 Acres Of Land In Dauphin County, Transfers To Game Commission -- DCNR State Parks Environmental Educator Newsletter Helps You Celebrate Earth Day!

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Bad science and bad ethics in Peter Gleick’s Review of “Apocalypse Never” at Yale Climate Connections

Environmental Progress

We know we must now work to both cut greenhouse gas emissions to reduce the severity of climate change and at the same time work to adapt to the impacts we can no longer avoid. Gleick disagrees and defends the Malthusian notion that future food surpluses are highly uncertain due to climate change, and argues that I ignore such risks.