(TRENTON, New Jersey – Oct. 29, 2024) The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities last week announced an order directing the state’s electric utilities to create new programs to expand charging access for medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles and fleets. The order sets the stage for utilities to expand essential infrastructure for vehicle electrification and is a long-awaited …

NEW YORK, June 26, 2024 - Analysis of a new pricing guide for tropical forests nations by experts at the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) reveals how jurisdictional REDD+ carbon credit prices are set to increase significantly by 2028.

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Aug 11, 2020 · US renewable energy consumption surpassed coal for the first time in 2019. Source: EIA. Prior to the pandemic, renewable energy was one of the nation's strongest sectors, adding jobs 70 percent faster than the overall economy.As renewable energy becomes even more competitive and policymakers increase efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions in line with the …

Oct 29, 2024 · (Pittsburgh, PA) — Today, a new report detailing the growth of Pennsylvania’s methane mitigation industry was released, revealing a 22.2% increase in the number of methane mitigation companies in the state over the past three years. The report showcases how Pennsylvania has strengthened its position as a national leader in methane reduction efforts, …

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May 9, 2024 · Tens of thousands of scientists in more than 100 nations have amassed an overwhelming amount of evidence pointing to a clear conclusion: Humans are the main cause of climate change — burning fossil fuels, producing livestock, clearing trees and otherwise increasing the amount of heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere.. It’s like the smoking-cancer link

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Aug 12, 2022 · Editor’s note: President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act on Aug. 16, 2022. By Fred Krupp. It’s a new day in the fight against climate change, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act.With its $369 billion in climate and clean energy investments, the new law is the largest, most ambitious climate legislation Congress has ever passed.. Multiple independent analyses show …