Environmental Europe

JANUARY 26, 2017

As one previous post on this blog detailed, the current political turmoil in Northern Ireland was sparked by a subsidy for renewable energy production. Though it is tempting to blame political carelessness, the ongoing RHI scandal prompts a broader reflection about renewable energy policy instruments. data: SOeS ). speculative ones.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2021

C temperature target, and one that more than 130 countries have adopted, albeit mostly as squishy political declarations, not yet legally binding or implemented. Fossil enterprises and political leaders in major fossil producers ranged from politely dismissive to openly contemptuous. Not this time.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

6-8 [PaEN] -- PA Sea Grant, Stroud Water Research Center: Other Partners Expand Watershed Literacy With Geospatial Technology Tools -- River Network: Nominate A River Hero Today -- House Committee Sets Sept. Of Health: Distributing Free Potassium Iodide Tablets Near State's 4 Active Nuclear Power Plants Sept.

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Environmental Progress

JANUARY 20, 2022

We believe we must take a science-based approach and prioritize policies and technologies that enable us to liberate nature and elevate humanity. Their inclusion appears to be the result of a political compromise with Member States rather than of scientific appraisal as in the case of nuclear energy.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 31, 2022

Decline In Carbon Emissions [PaEN] -- WLVR: PUC Shares Tips To Offset Rising Utility Costs -- Tribune-Democrat: House Environmental Committee Hears Testimony About EMP Attacks -- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant Owner Looks To Move To Next Phase Of Cleanup -- Sept. Decline In Energy Use; $4.6

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Doing research on environmental issues or responses is usually an easy call for policy-makers and gets wide political support, even if there’s disagreement what to do about the issue. Because these harms are all mediated by political behavior, it is impossible to conclusively refute claims that they “could” happen.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 21, 2021

On December 21, the Conservative Energy Network released a new poll showing 73 percent of all voters would be more likely to support a Republican candidate who embraces new technologies and innovation in addressing climate change and clean energy issues. The Pennsylvania Conservative Energy Forum is part of the CEN network.

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Environmental Progress

JULY 29, 2020

I understand that Congressional hearings involve some political theater. However, I am not a political appointee. I did not expect to be drawn into political theatre that violates basic civility. I am told that Members from both sides sometimes act this way. That may be the case. I do not represent a large trade association.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2022

Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) said opponents of natural gas infrastructure projects “just need to be ignored and politically ran over.” At least $12.5 million is to be used for methane abatement projects from plugging abandoned gas wells. -- $62.5 Yudichak’s remarks came a day after the Republican Chair of the House Environmental Committee Rep.

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Environmental Progress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

In a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi after that hearing I noted that I am aware that Congressional hearings involve some political theater. However, I am not a political appointee. I did not expect to be drawn into political theater that violates basic civility. That may be the case. I do not represent a large trade association.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 8, 2022

At least $12.5 million is to be used for methane abatement projects from plugging abandoned gas wells. -- $62.5 million for sewer and water infrastructure and stormwater mitigation, including riparian planting for carbon dioxide reduction, stream buffering and streambank restoration. -- $62.5

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A Greener Life

JUNE 15, 2021

The G7 said the B3W initiative will mobilise private-sector capital in areas such as climate, health and health security, digital technology, and gender equity and equality. However, the initiative lacked substance. It was not immediately clear how exactly the plan would work or how much capital it would ultimately be allocated.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2023

“Bringing solar energy to educational facilities will do more than just save money on costs and taxes; it will bring the technology that will power tomorrow right to the students who can learn from, use and seek careers in it,” Madsen said. “As IBEW 98 Political Director T.J.

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Corp Watch

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

USA: ‘Huge’ Win for Code of Excellence: On-Clock Training at Raytheon Plant International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | May 8, 2023 More than 2,400 Raytheon Technologies missile and defense workers are getting on-the-clock training on the IBEW’s Code of Excellence program , thanks to a years-long effort by the leaders of Waltham, Mass.,

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 12, 2022

& 7:30 p.m. -- Existing Technologies Can Help World Meet Agricultural Methane Targets By 2030 [PaEN] -- Scranton Times: Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant Owner Talen Energy Supply Files For Bankruptcy -- Post-Gazette: Allegheny County Health Hears From Activists, Steel Workers On New Coke [Coal] Oven Regulations -- WESA: Environmentalists, U.S.

Natural Gas 62

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Corp Watch

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

USA: ‘Huge’ Win for Code of Excellence: On-Clock Training at Raytheon Plant International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | May 8, 2023 More than 2,400 Raytheon Technologies missile and defense workers are getting on-the-clock training on the IBEW’s Code of Excellence program , thanks to a years-long effort by the leaders of Waltham, Mass.,

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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. 25] And that amount does not include the costs associated with local and state political opposition.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 4, 2022

At least $12.5 million is to be used for methane abatement projects from plugging abandoned gas wells. -- $62.5 million for sewer and water infrastructure and stormwater mitigation, including riparian planting for carbon dioxide reduction, stream buffering and streambank restoration. -- $62.5

Regulations 52

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Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

Raytheon Makes Nuclear War More Likely Massachusetts Peace Action PaulaR Mon, 06/12/2023 - 07:43 Monday, August 15, 2022 Read more Richard Krushnic & Kathleen Malley-Morrison Raytheon Technologies is even more horrifying than you thought. Local 1505 and representatives from the Second District office.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 20, 2022

Technology Center, Room 243, 200 Innovation Blvd. House returns to session April 25, 26, 27 -- Committee Schedule Senate returns to session May 23, 24, 25 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY 11:30: DEP To Announce 2022 Environmental Education Grants at Kulpmont Veterans Memorial Park, Kulpmont, Northumberland County.

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Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

USA: ‘Huge’ Win for Code of Excellence: On-Clock Training at Raytheon Plant International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | May 8, 2023 More than 2,400 Raytheon Technologies missile and defense workers are getting on-the-clock training on the IBEW’s Code of Excellence program , thanks to a years-long effort by the leaders of Waltham, Mass.,

Technology 52

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Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

USA: ‘Huge’ Win for Code of Excellence: On-Clock Training at Raytheon Plant International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | May 8, 2023 More than 2,400 Raytheon Technologies missile and defense workers are getting on-the-clock training on the IBEW’s Code of Excellence program , thanks to a years-long effort by the leaders of Waltham, Mass.,

Technology 52

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Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

USA: ‘Huge’ Win for Code of Excellence: On-Clock Training at Raytheon Plant International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | May 8, 2023 More than 2,400 Raytheon Technologies missile and defense workers are getting on-the-clock training on the IBEW’s Code of Excellence program , thanks to a years-long effort by the leaders of Waltham, Mass.,

Technology 52

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Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

USA: ‘Huge’ Win for Code of Excellence: On-Clock Training at Raytheon Plant International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | May 8, 2023 More than 2,400 Raytheon Technologies missile and defense workers are getting on-the-clock training on the IBEW’s Code of Excellence program , thanks to a years-long effort by the leaders of Waltham, Mass.,

Technology 52

Technology Technology 2023 Government 52

Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

USA: ‘Huge’ Win for Code of Excellence: On-Clock Training at Raytheon Plant International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | May 8, 2023 More than 2,400 Raytheon Technologies missile and defense workers are getting on-the-clock training on the IBEW’s Code of Excellence program , thanks to a years-long effort by the leaders of Waltham, Mass.,

Technology 52

Technology Technology 2023 Government 52

Corp Watch

JUNE 12, 2023

USA: ‘Huge’ Win for Code of Excellence: On-Clock Training at Raytheon Plant International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | May 8, 2023 More than 2,400 Raytheon Technologies missile and defense workers are getting on-the-clock training on the IBEW’s Code of Excellence program , thanks to a years-long effort by the leaders of Waltham, Mass.,

Technology 52

Technology Technology 2023 Government 52

Energy and Climate Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

However, the energy aspect is not excluded, as JTF’s investments can also be channelled towards the deployment of technologies and infrastructures for affordable clean energy, greenhouse gas emission (GHG) reduction, energy efficiency and renewable energy sources. It remains to be seen if this provision will make it to the final version.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 13, 2023

15] -- PA Interfaith Power & Light, Jewish Earth Alliance Aug. PaEN] -- Citizens Voice: Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant To Test Emergency Sirens Thursday, Aug. [PaEN] -- University Of Pittsburgh School Of Public Health Will Release Results Of Shale Gas Development Health Impact Study On Aug. 17 -- PA Solar Center Hosts Aug.

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Vermont Law

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Key points to the rule include changing the process from a “first-come, first-serve” to a “first-ready, first-served cluster study process”; speeding up the interconnection queue processing by loosening procedural costs and deadlines; and incorporating technological advancements in the interconnection process.

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Environmental Progress

JULY 29, 2020

Rather, they resulted in low-wage service sector jobs, greater dependence on imported Chinese technologies, and higher energy costs. And over the last decade, the technology used in the vast majority of installed solar panels has only become 2-3 percent more efficient. The problem with renewables is physical.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2022

“Just as the shallow [conventional] oil and gas wells of Pennsylvania fueled the allies of the first World Wars, we should currently make use of our advanced production methods and technologies to provide Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) and other resources to Europe and abroad.” is nearly at full capacity.

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Environmental Progress

AUGUST 3, 2020

Gleick claims I contradict myself by writing, “When it comes to protecting the environment by moving to superior alternatives, public attitudes and political action matter,” to which Gleick adds, “exactly the point of environmental advocacy groups like Greenpeace that worked to change public opinion.” Why else use it?

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Environmental Progress

APRIL 20, 2021

If, instead, load-shedding had not occurred, with all expected demand being fulfilled by better operation of gas, coal, and nuclear plants, the wind output observed would have been only 5.9 percent of the grid’s power. should maintain and expand its fleet of highly-reliable, carbon-free, and 94 percent efficient nuclear power plants.

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Environmental Progress

JULY 9, 2020

Wasn't nuclear was your decision some years ago that you've written about elsewhere, that you'd been misled about nuclear and you the way I understand it, that nuclear power was the fastest and best way for us to decarbonize the economy while providing enough power and sustaining economies. Michael: No.

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Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

CBD said that even if rehearing were not granted, the court should modify its “overbroad” conclusion that EPA’s Guidance for Determining Best Available Control Technology for Reducing Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Bioenergy Production (Bioenergy BACT Guidance) was rational.

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