Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 14, 2023

If 2022 was the year that corporate climate-related financial disclosure jumped out of the boardroom into the headlines, then 2023 may be the year when the global tide quietly turned in its favor. Yet the US government stubbornly remained behind the curve thanks to obstruction and disinformation by a few concentrated interests.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 31, 2023

The Sustainable Pittsburgh organization has been selected by Jobs for the Future as a Quality Green Jobs Regional Challenge Member to train and prepare individuals for climate-resilient jobs. Challenge members were selected from a pool of 101 applicants. “We Executive Director of Sustainable Pittsburgh.

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Legal Planet

JUNE 27, 2022

The conventional view is that climate change is going to be a great thing for Russia. The article’s theme is in its title: “How Russia Wins the Climate Crisis.” The subtitle is: “Climate change and its enormous human migrations will transform agriculture and remake the world order — and no country stands to gain more than Russia.”

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Here in Richmond, California, shipyards were bursting with thousands of men and women (for the first time allowed into the workforce en masse). At this high stakes-moment, I am grateful to lead the UCS Western States office in a state that has established itself as a leader in reducing and responding to climate change.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 26, 2023

On October 26, ABC27 News reported DEP Secretary Richard Negrin resigned his position and is on medical leave until December 8. Prior to joining DEP she worked in the Department of Labor and Industry on workforce development, labor law compliance and unemployment compensation issues from 2010 to 2011. Click Here for more details.

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Washington Nature

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

As we work to accelerate green infrastructure and other nature-based solutions to adapt to climate change impacts, clean polluted stormwater runoff, and support healthy spaces for people and nature, a key need is cultivating a workforce with the skills, interest, and sustainable funding support to design, install and maintain these features.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 27, 2023

"Employment in the sustainability sector is growing, increasing the demand for positions within the green job market,” said Rep. Veterans, particularly those who do not possess a college degree, are often only hired for low-skill jobs, even though their training and experience from their service would make them desirable for other positions.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 1, 2023

This is our tenth version of the survey since 2004 and, to our surprise and delight, while challenges remain, the widespread consensus is that scientists in the federal government feel more positive about their workplaces now than they have at any other time we have administered the survey.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

can achieve its climate goals by 2050—and a new report from UCS shows how. achieve its climate goals in the years ahead. The COVID-19 pandemic eroded transit finances and strained agency workforces, and federal relief funding was essential to keep service running. And it’s not alone.

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Law and Environment

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Affirmed by its 10-year Economic Strategy and Climate Action Plan , Maine aims to use the Roadmap to prepare and position itself for thoughtful, targeted development of offshore wind that will grow the state’s economy and improve its economic resiliency overall. Attract investment and workforce.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 12, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency to develop a Priority Climate Action Plan focused on reducing emissions in the Commonwealth’s industrial sector. DEP is seeking funding for RISE PA from the federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2023

Over 66 percent of clean energy jobs are created by small businesses across Pennsylvania, and people of color make up over 26 percent of the clean energy workforce despite representing 20 percent of the population. To increase momentum and benefits for Pennsylvania's residents and economy we need the right workforce.

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2022

To address the challenge, the Center for Law, Energy and the Environment (CLEE) at Berkeley Law and the Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at UCLA Law are today releasing a new report, Supercharging Electrolyzers: Boosting Zero-Emission Hydrogen Production and Deployment in California.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Water Quality and Environmental Goals Increasing Workforce Needs For more than eight years, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has been leading an effort to build a network of staff and partners to plant trees along streams and in communities.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 11, 2023

Transitioning to fossil fuel-free steelmaking could supercharge job growth, curb climate-warming emissions, and improve quality of life across the Ohio River Valley, our research shows.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Pennsylvania is best served by proactive policies that can leverage the unprecedented – but not indefinite – federal funding available to grow our economy, reduce emissions, and provide new workforce opportunities. The status quo has already laid the groundwork for reliability and cost concerns with respect to the electric grid.

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Global Green

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The Two LA-Based Non-Profits are on A Mission to Change Lives and Bring Climate Equity to the Community. Los Angeles, CA) – Two Los Angeles-based non-profit organizations have joined forces to bring electric-vehicle workforce training to young adults at risk for involvement with the juvenile and criminal justice systems.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 10, 2024

Arlene will be instrumental in developing our strategy to help all visitors feel welcome on public lands, improve diversity in our workforce, and build partnerships to promote inclusivity in the outdoors. He replaces former State Forester Ellen Shultzabarger who accepted a leadership position with the U.S. Forest Service.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 14, 2023

In January 2007, for example, we released a survey documenting that the Bush White House told federal scientists to avoid using the terms “global warming” and “climate change,” ostensibly to tamp down public awareness of the issue. AD: We were really gratified by how positive the results were. There was a lot of good news.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

After all, these agencies actions often have a direct impact on how well the public is protected from threats such as climate change impacts, natural disasters, unsafe food and drugs, transmissible disease, and air pollution. We all rely on federal agencies to use unfettered, impartial science and data in their decisionmaking processes.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

The proposal includes an additional 31 staff positions and provides the ability to accept and spend $135 million in recovery funds as part of the envisioned Growing Greener III. Increasing Climate Resiliency As Pennsylvania’s conservation leader, DCNR is acting to ensure a commonwealth that is resilient to a changing climate.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 20, 2022

The project, which involved numerous experts at DLC and external contractors experienced in the energy sector, positions beneficial electrification as a critical strategy for reducing the impacts of a changing climate in our region while also benefiting the economy and public health. “As

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 25, 2023

After three highly productive days, clear themes and early recommendations emerged that can significantly advance Pennsylvania agriculture as the solution to major environmental challenges and ensure it remains a thriving and growing sector of Pennsylvania’s economy, communities, and quality of life. Other Topics -- Gov.

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Law and Environment

AUGUST 11, 2022

Governor Baker signed the climate bill ( H.5060 4524) and the Senate’s proposed omnibus climate bill (S.2819). See our related blog post covering the transportation policies implemented by this climate act. 5060 ), titled An Act Driving Clean Energy and Offshore Wind, into law on Thursday August 11, 2022. Offshore Wind.

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Legal Planet

JULY 12, 2022

How do heat pumps relate to building decarbonization goals, national security, and climate mitigation efforts? Scale educational models and training programs for high road installer, maintenance, contractor and electrician positions and financially support deployment through midstream incentives for heat pump installations.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 11, 2022

And it’s in that space that we need to push, because as a country, we cannot afford an $8 billion retrenchment in fossil fuels and the cascading consequences thereof— especially when the alternative, the true strategic build-out of targeted, actually clean and beneficial hydrogen production and use, is vital to meeting our climate goals.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 13, 2022

By Hilary Mercer , Shell Polymers/Pennsylvania Chemicals Project & Kevin Walker, President/CEO Duquesne Light This guest essay first appeared on TribLive.com May 11, 2022 -- Climate change demands that the world, including our region, transition its energy profile to a low-carbon one.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The type and size of projects promoted by a statewide economic plan directly impact the quality of our air, water, land, and climate. The letter requests revisions to the plan that will prioritize sustainable industries and an equitable strategy to protect communities, workers, and the environment from climate change and pollution impacts.

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Washington Nature

AUGUST 2, 2023

By Anya Blaney  © Lylianna Allala Lylianna Allala, Climate Justice Director for the City of Seattle, discusses the connection between nature and culture, her work to address environmental inequities, and her vision for a future where marginalized communities can thrive in the face of climate change. © Lylianna Allala In 2017, U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) is one of the tools the Commonwealth is exploring to offset carbon use and mitigate the effects of climate change. This funding is critical in furthering efforts to manage carbon capture efforts in Pennsylvania and the Appalachian region,” DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn said.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Seth offers some insights about his background and new position: What is your background for this position? The challenges and demand are still there for our work in silviculture, fire prevention, forest health and climate resilience, wild plant management and protection and are only getting more complex.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The Commonwealth should be engaged in a transition away from fossil fuels because of the need to address climate change," said Rep. Hohenstein. "As Minority Report Conclusion “The bottom line is, there is simply no suitable location for an LNG facility in Philadelphia or Southeastern Pennsylvania.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 8, 2023

Support for these policies likely stems from Pennsylvanians' agreement that climate change is an issue that should be addressed. Additional findings from the poll include: -- Pennsylvanians feel that climate change is happening and that something should be done to address it. One that benefits people and nature."

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Now and well into the future, residents in recovery in NJN housing can continue to enjoy the Peace Garden and to maintain and steward it as a community service and workforce development opportunity. According to the Philly Tree Plan, the Peace Garden’s neighborhood experienced an 8% drop in tree canopy coverage between 2008-18.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 4, 2024

But if we do it right, it will have a positive ripple effect that will benefit everyone in California and will make the San Joaquin Valley a positive example around the world for agriculture, energy, and socioenvironmental justice. But how can we do things right? Sometimes telling a story is the best way to explain an idea.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 16, 2022

As a national leader in energy and manufacturing with a strong workforce, Pennsylvania is primed for this opportunity to lead the transition to a new energy ecosystem in which fuels like hydrogen play a central role in both our economic success as well as achieving our decarbonization goals."

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 13, 2023

As part of its labor and workforce commitments to the community, the Mid-Atlantic Hydrogen Hub plans to negotiate Project Labor Agreements for all projects and provide close to $14 million for regional Workforce Development Boards that will serve as partners for community college training and pre-apprenticeships. Reactions Gov.

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