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New bill would eliminate Duke Energy's 2030 carbon reduction goals
Duke Energy would shed its goal of a 70% carbon reduction by 2030 under a new bill filed in the North Carolina General Assembly by powerful state Senate leader Phil Berger. Why it matters: The proposal would roll back a portion of a major 2021 bill,
Bill aims to save NC billions in energy costs by ditching ‘arbitrary’ 2030 carbon goals
Lawmakers in the North Carolina General Assembly are looking to scrap part of the state’s current carbon reduction plan in a new bill that passed the Senate Committee on Agriculture,
NC lawmakers could drop 2030 carbon reduction mandate for Duke Energy
State Senate leader Phil Berger wants to repeal a carbon reduction mandate the legislature put on Duke Energy four years ago.
A New Bill Would Allow Duke Energy to Retreat From North Carolina’s Ambitious Climate Goals
State Sen. Paul Newton introduced Senate Bill 261 on Tuesday with the gusto of a car salesman: “I’m here to offer you an opportunity to save North Carolina billions of dollars,” the Cabarrus County Republican said as he convened a meeting of the Senate Agriculture,
NC Senators introduce bill to partially repeal Duke Energy’s emissions requirements
Republican senators introduced a bill entitled “Energy Security and Affordability Act,” SB 261, which would repeal state requirements for Duke Energy to meet carbon reduction by 2030.
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NC Senate to vote on bill that would remove a key state carbon pollution target
The state Senate will soon vote on a bill that would eliminate North Carolina’s 2030 carbon pollution reduction target. The ...
Study finds cities that conducted greenhouse gas emissions inventories moved needle toward reduction
For years, cities have been taking on efforts to reduce their carbon footprint by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Yet ...
Global carbon offset standard approves three clean cookstove methods
A global standard setter for voluntary carbon projects has approved three new methods for projects that reduce emissions by ...
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Could Nuclear Power be the Key to AI and Carbon Removals?
Roxby Hartley, Climate Risk Director at EcoEngineers, discusses how nuclear energy could provide the low-carbon reliable power needed for modern technology ...
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From activism to ‘green banking’: How Beth Beloff is supporting reduction in carbon emissions through investment
Now, she is spearheading the New Mexico Climate Investment Center, a “green bank” that will loan money for projects ...
The Canada Carbon Rebate is still widely misunderstood — here’s why
Despite the Canada Carbon Rebate’s effectiveness, Canada’s major political parties are willing to scrap it because it’s not ...
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Researchers uncover key insights into CO2 reduction using SnO-based electrocatalysts
The less carbon dioxide polluting our air, the better. Researchers are investigating non-toxic, low-cost electrocatalysts to turn our sustainability goals into reality.
Apple faces lawsuit over 'carbon neutral' claim for its watches
Apple faces a new lawsuit from its customers challenging the company's claims about three of its watches being "carbon ...