Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 20, 2022

These higher costs are being driven by a major overreliance on natural gas, which has sharply spiked in price and is currently the dominant fuel source in the US for both home heating and electricity generation. Methane is more than 80 times as powerful at warming the planet over a 20-year time frame than carbon dioxide. .

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A Greener Life

JUNE 30, 2023

Last year a total of 266 gigawatts (GW) of renewables was installed, with solar power leading the field. The President of the Energy Institute, a UK-based body, Juliet Davenport said : “Despite further strong growth in wind and solar in the power sector, overall global energy-related greenhouse gas emissions increased again.

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Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Paris Agreement 2022 52

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1

Natural Gas 94

Natural Gas Renewable Energy Electricity Clean Energy 94

Enviromental Defense

MARCH 22, 2022

for Ontario to phase out polluting gas-powered electricity and produce all of its power using carbon-free sources. Take Action: Tell Ontario to phase out polluting gas power. Here are the measures that would lead Ontario to a fully clean electricity grid: Increase Wind and Solar Power.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 9, 2023

This is one reason why there was no runaway greenhouse warming when CO2 concentrations approached 20 times that of today. First, there is a strong case that these are solar-powered fuels. This inconvenient fact, despite its importance, is rarely mentioned because it undermines the theory of a future climate catastrophe.

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Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Ontario has a successful track record when it comes to building renewable power. Between 2005 and 2017 Ontario phased-out coal plants, reducing greenhouse gas pollution from our electricity system by 93 per cent. And between 2009 and 2016, Ontario built over 2000 MW of solar power and about 3000 MW of wind power.

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Renewable Energy Electricity Wind Power Solar Power 84

PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2022

However, despite this growth, less than 2% of K-12 schools (108 total) generate solar power, which means many more school districts could be enjoying the cost-saving and other benefits solar offers. They anticipate energy cost savings of $11 million over the 40-year life expectancy of the solar panels.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Under the LCFS each fuel pathway gets a unique carbon intensity (CI) based on a lifecycle analysis of the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production and use of the fuel. The CI of an electric vehicle charged with solar power is zero, and most of the biofuels fall somewhere in the middle [i]. Pavlenko, Y.H.

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A Greener Life

AUGUST 2, 2023

By Fermín Koop New government plan says US$86 billion of spending needed to boost energy transition – while backing natural gas too. Of the 14 GW of additional capacity highlighted by the transition plan, almost 10 GW are clean sources, with the remainder made up of natural gas, nuclear and hydrogen.

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Renewable Energy 2030 Fossil Fuels Electricity 95

Global Green

DECEMBER 3, 2020

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions is from transportation. This accounts for 28% of emissions, coming in above agriculture, commercial & residential, industry and power generation. The average North American drives about 10,500 miles per year.

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Electricity Climate Change Fossil Fuels Nuclear Power 98

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Some of HSBC’s dealings were on behalf of Saudi Aramco, the world’s second-ranked company in Fortune’s Global 500 and often dubbed the world’s biggest polluter for being the largest corporate emitter of greenhouse gases. He added that investing in oil and gas “is good for reducing CO2,” to get away from coal. degrees Celsius, or 2.7

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Fossil Fuels Paris Agreement 2030 Climate Change 334

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2022

Volunteer StreamWatcher Training March 24 & 26 In Monroe County [PaEN] -- AltoonaM: Cambria Conservation District Sponsoring 50th Tree & Plant Sale -- Warren Times: Students Part Of Warren Conservation District Rain Barrel Effort -- CourierT: Bucks County Targeting PFAS Manufacturers In Lawsuit Over ‘Forever Chemicals’ Chemical Contamination (..)

Conservation 64

Conservation Solar Power Air Pollution 2021 64

E2 Law Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Enacted in 2019, the CLCPA transformed the state’s earlier clean energy standard efforts from administrative fiat to law and sets more aggressive goals to reduce statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions economy-wide to 60% from a 1990 baseline by 2030, and 15% from a 1990 baseline by 2050.

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Regulations Clean Energy 2030 Climate Change 52

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 10, 2023

On August 8, the PJM Interconnection joined the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Electric Reliability Council of Texas and the Southwest Power Pool in submitting joint comments in response to a proposed EPA rule on New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions.

Fossil Fuels 75

Fossil Fuels Technology Technology Clean Energy 75

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. TAKE ACTION : Tell Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) that you support the phase-out of polluting gas powered electricity by 2030.

Electricity 52

Electricity Natural Gas Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy 52

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Energy Information Administration (EIA) households that primarily use natural gas for space heating will spend an average of 30 percent more on heating this winter than last year. for example, our natural gas system is very price responsive, so nobody drilled when prices were so low. On top of that, the U.S.

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Clean Energy Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Electricity 97

Legal Planet

DECEMBER 9, 2021

My last post argued that EPA should immediately repeal the Obama Administration’s Clean Power Plan. It attempted to move away from fossil fuels and toward zero-carbon sources like solar power to supply electricity. Here are the options going forward for regulating existing power plants.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

Shapiro’s Budget Proposes Major Initiative To Speed Up DEP Permit Reviews/ Inspections; Double Oil & Gas Fund Investment In State Parks/Forests Infrastructure [PaEN] -- Gov. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) -- TribLive: City Of Pittsburgh To Continue Leasing Natural Gas Fueling Equipment -- AP: Vistra To Buy Energy Harbor For $3.4

Natural Gas 110

Natural Gas Air Pollution Nuclear Power Solar Power 110

Enviromental Defense

MAY 31, 2022

As with many environmental issues, when it comes to climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, this is no ordinary election. . As the province with the second highest greenhouse gas emissions in Canada, not doing enough to reduce these emissions is bad for the future of not just Ontario, but the whole country. .

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Climate Change Politics 2022 2030 63

Environmental Progress

MARCH 11, 2021

4] Meanwhile, many experts see in recent trends an inevitable transition away from coal and nuclear power plants, designed to function as baseload capacity, toward variable renewable energy sources with just-in-time natural gas back-up. 7] Nuclear plants are among the most reliable components of America’s power grids.

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Electricity Renewable Energy Nuclear Power 2019 101

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 27, 2022

On March 25, the United States and the European Commission came to an agreement on how to address Europe’s need for natural gas through the next two winters by diversifying liquefied natural gas supplies “in alignment with climate objectives” to end Europe’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels. Read more here.

Natural Gas 89

Natural Gas Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy 89

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- Stroud Water Research Center Hosts 4 Workshop Series On Becoming A PA Certified Meaningful Watershed Education Experience Ambassador Starting April 19 [PaEN] -- Ohio Research Confirms Health, Environmental Hazards In Conventional Oil (..)

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Earth Day Natural Gas Clean Energy Waste 85

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

20 To Review 2024 Climate Impacts Assessment, PA Greenhouse Gas Inventory, Climate Action Plan [PaEN] -- Ohio River Valley Institute Feb. Chester County [PaEN] -- DEP Invites Comments On MarkWest Project To Expose 4 Natural Gas Pipelines For 5,500+ Feet Ahead Of Longwall Mining In Donegal Twp., National- $3.28

Natural Gas 111

Natural Gas Climate Change Natural Resources Recycling 111

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 30, 2021

To Launch Young People Into Clean Energy Careers [PaEN] -- Senate Passes Resolution To Block Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Regulations; Now Goes To House [PaEN] -- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: Where Is RGGI Now? Senate returns to session Nov. 8, 9, 10, Dec. 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, Dec.

Natural Gas 72

Natural Gas Climate Change Clean Energy Solar Power 72

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Washington County [PaEN] -- DEP Invites Comments On Mariner East II Natural Gas Liquids Pipeline Chapter 102 Permit Amendment For An Area In West Goshen Twp., 21 On Rheems Quarry Expansion -- PUC Invites Comments On Williams Natural Gas Pipeline Co. . -- Save PA Forests Webinar Feb.

Natural Gas 85

Natural Gas Recycling Climate Change Solar Power 85

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Million In Tax Credits To Subsidize Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County; Total Expected To Be $1.17 Million In Tax Credits To Subsidize Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County; Total Expected To Be $1.17 Million In Tax Credits To Subsidize Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County; Total Expected To Be $1.17

Conservation 110

Conservation Natural Gas 2024 Clean Energy 110

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Allegheny County Set To Hear Plan For 2nd Olympus Energy Shale Gas Well Pad -- TribLive: Upper Burrell Twp., Westmoreland County To Consider 5th Olympus Energy Shale Gas Well Pad Related Pipelines -- Gov. Shapiro, Let's Hold Them Accountable - Support The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative - By Rev.

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Climate Change Clean Energy 2023 83

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 10, 2023

12 Outreach Session In Bradford County On Priority Climate Action Plan Initiatives -- Williamsport Sun: DEP Shares Details About Funding To Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions At Outreach Session -- Williamsport Sun: DEP Looking For Local, State Input On Climate Change Action -- Reminder: DEP Holds Dec. 7 -- DEP Hosts Dec.

Natural Gas 82

Natural Gas 2024 Climate Change Conservation 82

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 25, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- 3 Days That Shook Washington County: Natural Gas Plant Explosion; Pipeline Leak Of 1.1 And Pennzoil Company In Elk County [PaEN] -- Bloomberg: Drought Impact On Panama Canal Threatens Disruption In U.S.

Natural Gas 85

Natural Gas Waste Electricity 2026 85

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 10, 2023

In 2023 -- Philadelphia Solar Energy Assn. 2 to 8 -- 9 Abandoned Conventional Wells; Failure To Restore Shale Gas Pad; No Progress In Spill Cleanups [PaEN] -- DEP Sets Jan. 2 to 8 -- 9 Abandoned Conventional Wells; Failure To Restore Shale Gas Pad; No Progress In Spill Cleanups [PaEN] -- DEP Sets Jan.

Conservation 102

Conservation 2024 Endangered Species Act Climate Change 102

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 25, 2023

Washington County Contaminated Water Supply, Releasing Natural Gas In And Next To Hillman State Park -- DEP To Hold July 25 Hearing On Proposed Roulette Oil & Gas Wastewater Injection Well In Potter County [PaEN] -- TribLive: Grant Twp.,

Conservation 110

Conservation Natural Gas Waste Recycling 110

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Shapiro Marks Plugging 100th Conventional Oil & Gas Well In 10 Months; New Initiative Allows Texting Abandoned Well Photos/Locations To Governor That Need Plugging [PaEN] -- Wilkes-Barre Times Editorial: Praise To Shapiro Administration For Plugging Old Conventional Abandoned Oil & Gas Wells -- Protect PT, Partners Host Oct.

Conservation 110

Conservation Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy 110

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 9, 2023

9 Hearing On Jessop Steel, LLC Air Quality Permit In Washington County [PaEN] -- Hearing Set For Jan. 9 Hearing On Jessop Steel, LLC Air Quality Permit In Washington County [PaEN] -- Hearing Set For Jan.

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Politics Solar Power Renewable Energy 108

PA Environment Daily

MAY 28, 2023

Vitali -- Spotlight PA: PA Limited A Board’s Power To Regulate Oil & Gas Wells, Democrats Want To Restore It -- Republican Herald Editorial: Hold Conventional Oil/Gas Industry Responsible For Capping Wells -- Conventional Oil/Gas Industry Bothered By DEP Records Showing They Receive NOVs For Abandoning An Average Of 561 Oil/Gas Wells A Year [PaEN] (..)

Natural Gas 83

Natural Gas Air Pollution Greenhouse 2023 83

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 23, 2022

24 EarthTalks Highlights Agricultural Integration And Solar Facilities - Agrivoltaics In Context [PaEN] -- Penn State To Host Virtual International Symposium Nov. 24 EarthTalks Highlights Agricultural Integration And Solar Facilities - Agrivoltaics In Context [PaEN] -- Penn State To Host Virtual International Symposium Nov.

Conservation 49

Conservation Clean Water Act Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 49

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 9, 2022

25 PA Lake Erie Forum Webinar On Climate Hazard Mitigation & Climate Migration [PaEN] -- Annual Conference Of Interfaith Power & Light To Focus On Environmental Justice & Human Resilience On Nov. To Host A Virtual Symposium Oct.

Conservation 64

Conservation Renewable Energy Natural Gas 2022 64

Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Circuit Declined to Speed Up or Slow Down Challenges to Withdrawal of California Waiver and Preemption of State Authority to Regulate Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Washington Supreme Court Invalidated Regulation of Indirect Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Trump , No. 4:19-cv-00028 (D. Environmental Council of Sacramento v.

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