Remove Conservation Remove Electricity Remove Politics Remove Renewable Energy
article thumbnail

Florida Governor DeSantis’ Head-In-The Sand Climate Change Policies

Legal Planet

The legislation, which takes effect on July 1st, is not just symbolic: it also prohibits construction of offshore wind turbines in Florida’s offshore waters and repeals state grant programs that encourage energy conservation and the deployment of renewable energy sources in the Sunshine State. ” philosophy.

article thumbnail

Climate Backlash

Legal Planet

No doubt the real motives are more mundane: ignorance, financial gain, political ambition, or fear of change. His administration attempted to eliminate every regulation limiting carbon emissions, promoting energy efficiency, or expanding renewable energy. Other candidates focus on electric vehicles.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

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

PA Environment Daily

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro -- Spotlight PA: Shapiro Won’t Share Daily Calendar, A Departure From Previous Governors -- Scranton Times Editorial: Open Opioid Meetings, Reveal Gov.

Politics 104
article thumbnail

Climate Election 2024: “Drill, Baby, Drill” but Then What?

Legal Planet

The 2008-era slogan is shorthand for the Trump campaign’s energy policy, but we know much more about current conservative thinking on the subject thanks to Project 2025 , the 920-page transition plan for the next administration by policy strategists from the Heritage Foundation. goal of decarbonizing the economy by 2050.

2024 263
article thumbnail

The Scariest Movie Ever: “President Trump, Part II”

Legal Planet

And of course, he would flood the federal courts with more ultra-conservative judges. Trump continues to loathe renewable energy, in particular wind. Right now we have energy that’s weak, substandard and unaffordable,” Trump said in announcing his energy plan. “It’s It’s made by the wind.

article thumbnail

Cornhuskers Go Green

Legal Planet

But Nebraska has a unique approach to supplying electricity that provided a different pathway to climate action. Unlike any other state, Nebraska decided not to have private electric utilities. In 2019, the Utah State Legislature passed the Community Renewable Energy Act (HB 411). That has changed quite quickly.

article thumbnail

IRA Implementation: The State of Play

Legal Planet

In political terms, this seems like a lost opportunity to showcase the government’s achievements; it’s also a disservice to those in the policy community who are tracking implementation. Announcing $400 million in grant funding available for school districts to purchase electric or low-emission school buses.

Biofuels 250