Enviromental Defense

MAY 18, 2021

But what you probably haven’t heard is that our grid is getting dirtier again, with fossil fuels increasing in our electricity supply from burning natural gas. The rest of our power comes from a mix of nuclear power, renewables like hydro, wind and solar power, and biofuel. Source: IESO [link].

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Smith Enviorment

JANUARY 22, 2023

T he law does not apply to EGUs operated by local government utilities; electric membership co-ops; industrial facilities; or other institutions since the Utilities Commission doesn’t regulate those facilities. Pursue extension of federal licenses for existing nuclear power plants serving North Carolina.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 19, 2023

Here are 74 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Issues $307,800 Stipulated Penalty Against U.S.

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Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

This fundamental reality has been obscured by the high complexity of wholesale electricity “markets,” which were created by government policies and regulations and mask the high cost of integrating variable renewable energy sources — until, that is, disaster strikes. We can see the same impact of variable energies in Germany. But if the U.S.

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Environmental Progress

AUGUST 3, 2020

The ideas of Thomas Malthus (center) were used by British governments to justify the Irish Famine, 1845-1848 (left) and Bengali Famine, 1943-1945 (right) before becoming the basis for 20th Century environmentalism. I specifically discuss the threat that invasive species pose to New Zealand’s yellow-eyed penguins and albatross populations.

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A Greener Life

APRIL 7, 2022

The government has also reversed a policy of military minimalism that dates back to the end of World War II, as new Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced the goal of building “a powerful… armed forces that can be relied upon to protect us.” Dependence on Russian fossil fuels. Germany is a large net importer of fuel.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

With the savings, local governments can reduce taxes and schools can invest in more teachers. The legislation has strong environmental support as well, including from the Conservation Voters, Sierra Club, PennFuture and PennEnvironment. Fiedler said.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2023

Room 8E-A East Wing Capitol Building. . -- March 6 PA Environment Digest Now Available [PaEN] -- Sen.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- Shapiro Administration Commends 3 PA Schools For Environmental Efforts As Green Ribbon Schools -- Warren Times - Josh Cotton: Students Participate In Annual Warren Conservation District Envirothon Competition -- Lock (..)

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Environmental Progress

JULY 29, 2020

By occupying large areas of migratory habitat, wind turbines have also emerged as one of the greatest threats to large, threatened, and high-conservation-value birds. Despite their substantial negative environmental impact, the federal government has repeatedly given the wind industry special rights.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 22, 2023

They're going to help solve those problems” “You're never going to hear me say that I think fossil fuels are the answer to making sure we have that energy reliability. I think nuclear, as you mentioned, is one of the significant ones. “If Electric Grid Stability And Energy Storage In response to a question from Sen.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2024

Here are 166 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us.

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A Greener Life

JANUARY 4, 2022

The momentum of COP26 coupled with a series of stark IPCC climate reports, increased urgency from the UN and governments, caused it to become a mainstream issue across newsrooms. This involved continuing to decommission its last six nuclear power plants, even though a reversal would at least preserve some low-carbon electricity capacity.

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Environmental Progress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

In June, HarperCollins published my new book, Apocalypse Never, which reviews the science of climate change and other environmental problems, and which has been widely praised by leading climate and conservation scientists and scholars. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez last year called for the closure of US nuclear power plants.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2023

Of Agriculture Now Accepting Applications From Conservation Districts For Spotted Lanternfly Businesses, Residential Quarantine Compliance Program Grants Natural Lands Permanently Protects Magic Valley Property In Warwick Twp., The March 6 PA Environment Digest is now available.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 5, 2023

Below are examples of going the WRONG WAY on environmental and energy issues from last week’s articles and NewsClips-- -- Senate Committee Meets March 8 To Consider Bill Allowing General Assembly To Kill Regulations By Doing Nothing [PaEN] -- Senate Committee Meets March 6 On Bill Prohibiting Elected Officials In Local Governments From Moving To Cleaner (..)

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 5, 2022

Wolf Announced PA Received $26.5

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Don Ritter -- Post-Gazette: Canadian Nuclear Fuel Firm Buying Into Westinghouse Electric Co. Nuclear Power] -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Mawson Infrastructure Group To Sell Georgia Bitcoin Mining Facility And Focus On Beaver County Bitcoin Facility -- Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Allowance Auction On Dec.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 14, 2022

Letort Spring Garden Preserve , Carlisle. Noon to 3:00 p.m. -- Wildlife For Everyone Foundation 7th Annual Great Outdoor Picnic June 25. Penn’s Cave & Wildlife Park , Centre Hall, PA. to 4:00 p.m. Yet look at prices at the pump, and you’ll see why we can’t drill our way to true energy security.” -- Yahoo!News: What’s Your Community Doing?

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Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

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. McNamee, an attorney for natural gas and electric utilities.

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Environmental Progress

JULY 9, 2020

The governor of Florida uses a definition, the governments of New South Wales in Australia use different definitions. Michael: Okay, and I cite one scientist estimates there's 10 times more wood fuel in Australia's forests today than when Europeans arrived. I don't think it's necessarily deliberate, but I think that's the result.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

16 Webinar - Countering Climate Disinformation In The Media [PaEN] -- Citizens Voice: Earth Conservancy To Hold Open House On Newport Twp. Wall Street, Europe Standing In The Way American Rescue Plan Funding -- $11 Billion In Federal American Rescue Plan Funding To PA State Government, Local Governments Has Yet To Be Invested.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 8, 2022

Inventory Rise American Rescue Plan Funding -- $11 Billion In Federal American Rescue Plan Funding To PA State Government, Local Governments Has Yet To Be Invested. Exported 74% Of LNG Natural Gas To Europe During First 4 Months Of 2022; Total Exports Increased 18% -- Reuters: Oil Prices Advance Despite U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 15, 2022

Oil Lobby Pushes Biden To Roll Back Fossil Fuel Curbs -- Bloomberg: 10 EU Nations Warn Against Diluting Green Plan Before Key Vote -- Bloomberg: Key EU Parliament Groups Reject Green Label For Natural Gas, Nuclear -- Reuters: Hydrogen Will Give U.S. EIA: Oil Supply to Struggle To Keep Pace With Demand In 2023 -- Reuters: U.S.

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Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

government drop investigations into over-billing and contract fraud. government charges that it had inflated the cost of Patriot missiles. The company has paid millions to ensure that the U.S. For example, in 1990, Raytheon pleaded guilty to illegally obtaining secret Air Force budget and planning documents. million to settle U.S.

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Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

government drop investigations into over-billing and contract fraud. government charges that it had inflated the cost of Patriot missiles. The company has paid millions to ensure that the U.S. For example, in 1990, Raytheon pleaded guilty to illegally obtaining secret Air Force budget and planning documents. million to settle U.S.

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Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

government drop investigations into over-billing and contract fraud. government charges that it had inflated the cost of Patriot missiles. The company has paid millions to ensure that the U.S. For example, in 1990, Raytheon pleaded guilty to illegally obtaining secret Air Force budget and planning documents. million to settle U.S.

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Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

government drop investigations into over-billing and contract fraud. government charges that it had inflated the cost of Patriot missiles. The company has paid millions to ensure that the U.S. For example, in 1990, Raytheon pleaded guilty to illegally obtaining secret Air Force budget and planning documents. million to settle U.S.

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Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

government drop investigations into over-billing and contract fraud. government charges that it had inflated the cost of Patriot missiles. The company has paid millions to ensure that the U.S. For example, in 1990, Raytheon pleaded guilty to illegally obtaining secret Air Force budget and planning documents. million to settle U.S.

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Corp Watch

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

government drop investigations into over-billing and contract fraud. There are no adequate records to indicate how the funds have been and are being spent.” The study also cited incidents of planes being used for joy rides. The company has paid millions to ensure that the U.S. Local 1505 and representatives from the Second District office.

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Corp Watch

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

government drop investigations into over-billing and contract fraud. There are no adequate records to indicate how the funds have been and are being spent.” The study also cited incidents of planes being used for joy rides. The company has paid millions to ensure that the U.S. Local 1505 and representatives from the Second District office.

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Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

government drop investigations into over-billing and contract fraud. government charges that it had inflated the cost of Patriot missiles. The company has paid millions to ensure that the U.S. For example, in 1990, Raytheon pleaded guilty to illegally obtaining secret Air Force budget and planning documents. million to settle U.S.

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Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

government drop investigations into over-billing and contract fraud. government charges that it had inflated the cost of Patriot missiles. The company has paid millions to ensure that the U.S. For example, in 1990, Raytheon pleaded guilty to illegally obtaining secret Air Force budget and planning documents. million to settle U.S.

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Science Blogs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Meet the fossil fuel all-stars Trump has appointed to his administration. Trump officially nominates climate-denying conservative talk radio host as USDA’s top scientist. How Science Can Survive Hostile Governments. Is a Conservative Climate Movement Heating Up? . 2017.06.13. 2017.06.13. 2017.06.14. 2017.06.14.

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