Minnesota is off track to meet its goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions that are responsible for climate change, after the end of the pandemic saw a sharp rise in pollution from cars, trucks and other transportation.
There are 206 coal-burning power plants left in the United States, which supply about 16 percent of the country’s energy. Experts say burning more doesn’t make financial sense.
Japan considers coal gasification a form of abatement, and thus in line with their commitments to phase out unabated coal power,” said Evan Gach, program coordinator at Kiko Network, a Japanese NGO. “But in reality,
Transportation remains the state’s largest source of greenhouse gases, contributing nearly 30 percent of emissions. It’s not clear whether Minnesota is on track to meet its goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 30 percent by 2025,
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Sasol is falling back on coal after encountering obstacles in its plan to pivot to natural gas and green hydrogen in its path to net zero by 2050.
Developed countries have a tighter deadline for achieving net-zero emissions that developing countries – which requires even faster growth of renewable energy – and all countries are behind schedule.
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Gov. Shapiro said he wants to fast-track construction of power plants in Pennsylvania, and keep pace with other states that are attracting big projects such as data centers and EV factories.
As Maryland lawmakers work to address Maryland's energy crisis, a Pennsylvania Senator has been outspoken, saying the state needs to "step up" and generate more
The Senate confirmed Doug Burgum as interior secretary late Thursday after President Donald Trump tapped the North Dakota billionaire to spearhead the Republican administration’s ambitions to boost fossil fuel production. The vote was 79-18. More than half of Senate Democrats joined all 53 Republicans in voting for Burgum.
The Coalition’s nuclear plan aims to reshape Australia’s energy future, but high costs, long construction times, and environmental concerns make its viability uncertain. Will nuclear power deliver stability or long-term challenges?