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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
OMG science

New Biden Climate Rules Could Shutter Remaining American Coal Plants

The Biden administration finalized regulations forcing coal-fired power plants to drastically reduce pollution by 2039, transitioning to cleaner energy sources. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Environment

E.P.A. to Exempt Existing Gas Plants From Tough New Rules, for Now

The Biden administration will delay the regulation requiring existing gas-fired power plants to capture carbon emissions until at least 2040.
There will also be a relaxation in the rules to limit carbon pollution from automobiles to accommodate automakers and labor unions. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
OMG science

New Biden Climate Rules Could Shutter Remaining American Coal Plants

The Biden administration finalized regulations forcing coal-fired power plants to drastically reduce pollution by 2039, transitioning to cleaner energy sources. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Environment

E.P.A. to Exempt Existing Gas Plants From Tough New Rules, for Now

The Biden administration will delay the regulation requiring existing gas-fired power plants to capture carbon emissions until at least 2040.
There will also be a relaxation in the rules to limit carbon pollution from automobiles to accommodate automakers and labor unions. [ more ]
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The Atlantic
4 months ago
Environment

Trump's America Will Lose the Climate Race

A second Trump presidency would result in four years of relentless carbon pollution and a complete abnegation of the country's climate duties.
The warming that the United States would contribute to the atmosphere during those years would make the world warmer than it would be without them. [ more ]
Washington Post
6 months ago
World news

China is close to peak emissions, but it doesn't want to talk about it

China may hit peak emissions and start reducing carbon pollution earlier than expected, potentially as early as 2026.
Investments in renewable energy and an economic slowdown are contributing to China's shrinking carbon footprint. [ more ]
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