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New Poll: More than Half of Canadians Support Government Action to Phase Out Fossil Fuels and Prioritize Renewable Energy

Enviromental Defense

Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People The majority of Canadians want to see governments in Canada tackle the climate crisis by prioritizing renewable energy and phasing out fossil fuels, according to a poll commissioned by Environmental Defence and conducted by Abacus Data.

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Earth Day 2025: Embracing renewable energy for our planet

A Greener Life

By Shadia Haq Earth Day 2025 focuses on the theme Our Power, Our Planet and urges a global shift to renewable energy. 2025 The theme “Our Power, Our Planet” calls for tripling renewable energy by 2030. 2025 The theme “Our Power, Our Planet” calls for tripling renewable energy by 2030.

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Seniors are mobilizing – we want to be part of the bigger climate action movement

Enviromental Defense

But this year, 2024, was different – Canadian seniors in 76 locations mobilized 6000 people to call for a better world, free from the destruction caused by burning fossil fuels. We also have to: integrate our support for, and build stronger alliances with, the Indigenous peoples who are leading the resistance to fossil fuel expansion.

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PECO Agrees To Purchase 25 MW Of Solar Energy As Part Of Its Default Power Procurement In Settlement With Energy Justice Advocates

PA Environment Daily

On November 11, Energy Justice Advocates announced PECO has agreed to contract for 25 MW of solar energy as part of its default power procurement for electric customers from June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2029 as a result of a settlement recently approved by the Public Utility Commission. PECO serves nearly 1.7

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Steelton-Highspire School District, Tröegs Independent Brewing Show Benefits Of Going Solar, Driving Electric Busses In Dauphin County

PA Environment Daily

These events were held to educate local residents about the benefits of solar energy and electric vehicles. In 2011, Tregs Independent Brewing worked with Solar Renewable Energy to install a rooftop solar array large enough to produce 15-20 percent of its annual electricity usage.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Over 1st Quarter 2024; Price Of Natural Gas Increased 218% Over 1st Quarter 2024 [PaEN] -- Erie Times Guest Essay: Understaffed DEP Can’t Uphold Law And Protect Public Health - By Rep.

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PennEnvironment Study Details Costs To Consumers, Power Demands, Environmental Risks Of The Surging Growth Of Massive Data Centers

PA Environment Daily

data centers risks deepening Americas reliance on fossil fuels and can put consumers and communities at risk, according to the report. Utility customers should not have to pay the price when a big data center sets up shop in their town, said Abe Scarr , energy and utilities program director for U.S. PIRG Education Fund.