November 18, 2024

NetZero Insider

University of Southern California
Extreme Sea Levels to Occur More Frequently, Study Says
The type of extreme sea levels previously expected to occur once every 100 years could happen annually by 2100 because of global warming, a new study says.
Sierra Club
Oregon GHG Cap Plan Faces Critics from Both Flanks
Some Oregon residents and environmental advocates criticized the DEQ's proposal to reduce GHGs as not ambitious enough, while industry said they go too far.
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Boston City Council Approves Enforceable Building Emissions Standard
The Boston City Council unanimously passed an amendment to its buildings ordinance that establishes an enforceable emissions performance standard.
Southwest Gas
Southwest Gas Facing Regulatory Hurdles in Securing RNG
Southwest Gas is facing regulatory barriers to increasing its renewable natural gas purchasing despite a goal set by the Nevada legislature.
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Overheard at the NECA Fuels Conference
Acadia Center’s Ben Butterworth says energy efficiency retrofits coupled with building electrification is the central solution to decarbonizing buildings.
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Concerned Massachusetts Farmers Speak Out Against Dual-use Solar
Fred Beddall, a full-time commercial farmer in Massachusetts, says that a dual-use policy for solar on agricultural lands needs to be re-examined.
NYC.gov
New York City Unveils 15-year, $191M OSW Plan
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a 15-year, $191 million plan to make the city a manufacturing and staging center for the offshore wind industry.
National Park Service
California Governor Signs Climate, Wildfire, Energy Bills
Gov. Gavin Newsom stood in the smoke of Sequoia National Park on Thursday to discuss the $15 billion California is spending on climate resilience.
Gov. Inslee
Climate Alliance Governors Embrace ‘Friendly Competition’
States are “moving the needle” on climate change but must continue challenging the federal government and each other, members of the U.S. Climate Alliance say.
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Oil Majors Prepare to Produce Hydrogen
Policies calling for reductions in CO2 emissions have transformed hydrogen from an oil refinery chemical to a top production priority for oil and gas companies.

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