Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-01-21/environment/report-use-pas-big-box-store-rooftops-to-boost-solar-energy/a77516-1 January 21, 2022 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window As Pennsylvania continues to grow its solar-energy capacity, a new report found the roofs of big-box stores present a big opportunity to … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/07/23/shifting-fossil-fuels-renewables-would-add-8-million-energy-sector-jobs-worldwide “Currently, an estimated 18 million people work in the energy industries—a number that is likely to increase, not decrease, to 26 million if we reach our global climate targets.” BRETT WILKINS July 23, 2021 Critics of a … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): It’s a new year and a new opportunity to tap into the sun’s power for your congregation’s energy needs! Whether you are a clergy leader, facilities manager, or an active congregant, join us on … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/02/09/10-point-declaration-global-coalition-top-energy-experts-says-100-renewables “The solutions will not only save consumers money, but also create jobs and provide energy and more international security, while substantially reducing air pollution and climate damage from energy.” Published on Tuesday, February 09, 2021 by Common … Continued
From the Better Path Coalition (https://www.betterpathcoalition.org/): Our Better Path Presents webinar series will go from weekly to monthly in July as the state reopens. On Wednesday, July 15 at 7 p.m., Mark Jacobson of The Solutions Project will join us to discuss … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): In Pennsylvania, you may have noticed something changing over the past decade. Maybe you remember the first time you saw a solar panel on your neighbor’s roof or an electric vehicle passing you on the road. Maybe … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): A new study by PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center shows that while Pennsylvania has been increasing its renewable energy production, the commonwealth is not keeping up with many states that are more aggressively tapping into clean energy … Continued
From the Union of Concerned Scientists (http://www.ucsusa.org): Congress is currently considering legislation that would provide federal tax incentives for clean energy and electric vehicle (EV) deployment. Some of these tax incentives are in danger of expiring, while others are overdue … Continued
From 314 Action (https://www.314action.org/home1): The Green New Deal is gaining national momentum. Do you support aggressive action to combat the climate crisis like the Green New Deal? If so, go to https://www.dailykos.com/campaigns/forms/live-petition-10000-signatures-needed-add-your-name-to-support-a-green-new-deal to sign the petition from 314 Action so … Continued
Next Tuesday, thousands of Americans – young and old, Christian and non-Christian alike – will head to Capitol Hill to ask Congress to support bold, bi-partisan solutions to combat climate change. The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act will drive … Continued