Pacific Grove council adopts Climate Action and Adaptation Plan after public debate, 6–0 After extended public comment and council discussion, Pacific Grove adopted a 172-action Climate Action and Adaptation Plan prepared by BlueStrike Environmental. Council framed adoption as a guiding, living document and voted 6–0 with the mayor absent.

Pacific Grove's City Council just approved a groundbreaking Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, promising a dramatic reduction in emissions with 172 actionable steps!

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Senate panel backs tier‑4 generator requirement for new data centers; debate centers on existing fleet The Senate agriculture committee reported HB507 to require tier‑4 (or equivalent) generator technology for data centers with air permit applications received on or after July 1, 2026. Supporters cited large NOx reductions and local air‑quality benefits; members pressed DEQ on grandfathering and options for existing generators.

Virginia's Senate committee is taking a bold step to combat air pollution by pushing for new data centers to use cutting-edge tier-4 generator technology starting July 1, 2026!

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Analysis: UK emissions fall 2.4% in 2025 as coal hits 400-year low “The UK’s greenhouse gas emissions fell by 2.4% in 2025 to their lowest level in more than 150 years, according to new Carbon Brief analysis. The biggest factors were gas use falling to a 34-year low and coal use dropping to levels last seen in 1600, when Queen Elizabeth I was on the throne and William Shakespeare was writing Hamlet. These shifts were helped by record-high UK temperatures, elevated gas prices, the end of coal power in late 2024 and a sharp slowdown in the steel industry. Other key findings of the analysis include: \* The UK’s greenhouse gas emissions fell to 364m tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO2e) in 2025, the lowest level since 1872. \* Coal use roughly halved, with more than half of this due to the end of coal power and another third due to closures and other issues in the steel industry.”

New analysis reveals UK emissions fell 2.4% in 2025, coinciding with coal consumption reaching a historic 400-year low. This data points to a notable transition in the nation's energy mix. #UKClimate #EmissionsReduction #EnergyTransition 📉

House passes amended emissions bill after heated debate over protections for energy‑intensive industries The Washington State House advanced and passed engrossed S.B. 62‑46 after floor amendments that create carve‑outs and study provisions for energy‑intensive, trade‑exposed (EITE) industries. Supporters said the changes protect jobs; opponents warned the amendments could undermine the Climate Commitment Act’s greenhouse‑gas goals.

The Washington State House just passed a controversial emissions bill, sparking fierce debate over job protections for energy-intensive industries versus the need to meet climate goals.

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Committee advances bills on freight rail, ports, kit homes, water/sewer sales and public facilities On Feb. 20 the House Local Government Committee reported a package of bills out with due‑pass recommendations: SB 5,820 (freight rail overlay) after an amendment failed; SB 5,995 (port equipment funding); SB 5,552 (kit homes code rulemaking); SB 5,467 (water/sewer surplus sale thresholds); and SB 6,189 (remove public facilities district deadline). Vote tallies were announced for each.

The House Local Government Committee just pushed forward a pivotal package of bills aimed at transforming freight rail, enhancing port sustainability, and expanding housing options in Washington!

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Alberta confident on carbon pricing deal as minister announces $28 million for clean tech | The-14 Alberta eyes carbon pricing deal, announces $28M for clean-tech projects to cut emissions, boost economy, and innovate in environmental solutions.

Alberta confident on carbon pricing deal as minister announces $28 million for clean tech
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A hellish “hothouse world” looms as run-away warming tipping points approach The warning comes as China and India report the first sustained emissions decreases, years ahead of schedule, but the US continues to ignore its carbon budget limits set by the 2015 Paris Agreement and has significantly increased CO₂ emissions.

The warning comes as China and India report the first sustained emissions decreases, years ahead of schedule, but the US continues to ignore its carbon budget limits set by the 2015 Paris Agreement and… Bne IntelliNews #ClimateChange #GlobalWarming #EmissionsReduction #ParisAgreement #Sustainability

Subcommittee backs substitute requiring cleaner generator technology for new data centers The subcommittee voted to report a substitute to HB507 that would require data centers built after July 1, 2026 to employ best-available, low‑emission generator technology and limit nonemergency use; the substitute passed 7–3 after DEQ noted prior guidance recommending Tier 4‑equivalent generators.

A Virginia subcommittee just took a major step toward cleaner energy by voting to require the latest low-emission generator technology for new data centers starting in 2026!

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SustayOnTrack - EU Lawmakers Approve 90% Emissions Reduction Target by 2040 The European Union has established a legally binding climate target to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% compared to 1990 levels by 2040. This ambitious goal, agreed upon in December 2025, represents a significant step toward EU climate neutrality by 2050 and includes provisions for up to 5% of reductions to come from international carbon credits.

EU Lawmakers Approve 90% Emissions Reduction Target by 2040

The European Union has established a legally binding climate target to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% compared to 1990 levels by 2040. This ambitious goal, agreed upon in Decembe...

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Issaquah presents 2024 greenhouse gas inventory; staff proposes light 2026 ICAP update and timeline City staff reported a 2% decline in community greenhouse-gas emissions since 2022 and a 4% drop in government-operations emissions, but warned the city remains short of its ICAP targets. Staff proposed a largely programmatic 2026 update focused on tying actions to targets, accelerating building electrification and transportation measures, and recommended initial review in PDE followed by a Committee-of-the-Whole review.

Issaquah's sustainability team reveals promising strides with a 2% drop in community emissions, but challenges remain as they prepare for a crucial 2026 update to the Climate Action Plan.

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DRCOG highlights signal-timing program, links timing work to emissions and regional coordination DRCOG staff presented the regional transportation operations program and distributed single timing briefs documenting corridor signal timing projects, reporting measured benefits in reduced stops, delay, fuel consumption and emissions and outlining an evolution toward continuous, dynamic coordination across jurisdictions.

Discover how Denver’s innovative signal timing program is not only cutting travel delays but also tackling greenhouse gas emissions across jurisdictions!

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Spokane officials push bill to delay Climate Commitment costs for waste‑to‑energy plant; environmental groups object Supporters including Spokane’s mayor and county officials urged time and allowances for the city’s waste‑to‑energy plant to avoid sharp rate increases and preserve 75 jobs. Ecology and conservation groups said the bill would give preferential free allowances without guaranteed emissions reductions under the Climate Commitment Act.

Spokane officials are urging a bill to delay Climate Commitment costs for a waste-to-energy plant, but environmental groups warn it could set a dangerous precedent for emissions standards.

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‘Not radical, it’s fair’: Australian households would receive compensation in proposed ‘polluter pays’ levy scheme Superpower Institute report fleshes out 2024 call from Labor heavyweight Ross Garnaut to re-embrace carbon pricing 12 years after Tony Abbott axed it

Rod Sims says we faces three choices – missing emissions targets under existing policies, ramping up existing policies that pushes up consumer costs, or forcing polluters to pay & accelerating the pace of emissions cuts.
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Ecology warns EITE allowance allocations could clash with cap; Quebec presents 'consignment' funding model Department of Ecology staff told the Environment and Energy Committee that emissions‑intensive, trade‑exposed (EITE) free allowance allocations risk conflicting with Washington’s Cap and Invest cap within decades. Quebec officials described a 'consignment' approach that auctions retained allowances and reserves proceeds for facility decarbonization projects.

Washington's emissions-intensive trade facilities may face a funding clash with the state's climate goals, while Quebec's innovative auction model reveals a potential path forward.

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ZeroNorth hands CEO role to industry scale-up veteran as profitable growth phase begins ZeroNorth has named Søren Andersen as CEO, replacing founder Søren Meyer, as the maritime digital platform shifts from rapid expansion to profitable growth amid rising demand for #shippingtech, #emissionsreduction, and #AI-driven efficiency. #maritime #digitisation

ZeroNorth has named Søren Andersen as CEO, replacing founder Søren Meyer, as the maritime digital platform shifts from rapid expansion to profitable growth amid rising demand for #shippingtech, #emissionsreduction, and #AI-driven efficiency. #maritime #digitisation

Jefferson County backs CIPCO reinvestment, citing jobs and emissions reduction Commissioners voted to support a proposed nearly $800 million reinvestment by American Cast Iron Pipe (CIPCO) in North Birmingham with a county jobs grant; the company projected about 80 jobs and substantial emissions cuts after converting coke‑fired furnaces to electric, though transcript figures on the percent reduction were inconsistent.

Jefferson County has just endorsed a groundbreaking $800 million investment by American Cast Iron Pipe that promises to create 80 new jobs and significantly cut emissions!

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Weak economy and shift of focus push Germany's corporations to reduce climate investments – KfW A challenging economic situation for many large corporations has led to shrinking investment budgets and shifting priorities among large corporations in Germany in 2024, significantly reducing the share of investments made into climate and sustainability, said state-owned development bank KfW.

Weak economy and shift of focus push Germany's corporations to reduce climate investments – KfW

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Committee advances Cuyahoga County's 2025'2030 Climate Action Plan to full council The Environment & Education Committee voted to forward the county's 2025'2030 Climate Action Plan to the full council; presenters said the plan is based on a 2022 greenhouse gas inventory, reports a 16% emissions reduction since 2018 and outlines near-term actions and municipal technical assistance.

Cuyahoga County is taking bold steps towards sustainability with a new Climate Action Plan aiming for a 63% reduction in emissions by 2030!

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Australia Risks 2035 Climate Goal Without Bigger Emissions Cuts Australia warned it's in danger of missing its 2035 climate targets without deeper pollution cuts, which in turn threatens the nation's ambitions to reach net zero by mid-century. From a report: Emissions...

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Operators say voluntary 'Latch the Hatch' program helped decouple production growth from emissions Industry panelists and operators reported voluntary measures under the "Latch the Hatch" program have reduced tank and thief-hatch emissions even as basin oil-and-gas production rises; operators described field fixes, aerial flyovers, and monitoring that identified and closed leaks.

The "Latch the Hatch" program is transforming the Uinta Basin by slashing emissions while boosting oil and gas production—discover the innovative strategies making this possible!

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CPV Basin Ranch Energy Center Construction Begins in Texas Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) has officially begun construction on the Basin Ranch Energy Center, a 1,350-megawatt natural gas power plant in Texas that is expected to generate over $400 million in local tax revenue throughout its lifespan. The project, valued at approximately $2 billion, will provide essential dispatchable power generation to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and is part of CPV's broader development pipeline of over 10 GW of dispatchable and renewable generation, with a projected operational date of 2029.

CPV Basin Ranch Energy Center Construction Begins in Texas #ERCOT #TexasEnergy #CPVBasinRanch #RenewableEnergy #ElectricReliabilityCouncil #EmissionsReduction

Could High-Speed Trains Shorten US Travel Times While Reducing Emissions? With some animated graphics, CNN

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Bothell council adopts Climate Action Plan and joins regional K4C commitments The Bothell City Council unanimously adopted a Climate Action Plan setting greenhouse-gas reduction goals of 50% by 2030, 75% by 2040 and 95% by 2050 and approved King County regional K4C joint commitments. Staff said the plan is aligned with state and neighboring-city work and will guide future budgets and programs.

Bothell's City Council just took a bold step towards a sustainable future by adopting an ambitious Climate Action Plan aimed at slashing emissions by 50% by 2030!

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News from E+E Leader 🌡️ The 1.5°C Goal Slips Further Away

A new UN report finds that global emissions will fall only 12% by 2035 — far from the 60% drop needed to stay within 1.5°C.

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UN voices urgency at COP30: Paris goal bent but speed must increase, NDCs project 12% cut by 2035 At the COP30 opening plenary in Belem, the UN emphasized that while emissions have begun to fall, governments must accelerate mitigation and resilience. The UNFCCC’s updated NDC synthesis indicates recent commitments would reduce emissions by about 12% by 2035, but the secretary-general warned a temporary overshoot above 1.5°C is now likely without

At COP30, UN officials warn that while emissions are finally declining, urgent action is needed to prevent a dangerous rise above 1.5°C.

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Wicomico Council approves 20‑year lease and sole‑source designation for renewable natural gas facility at Newland Park landfill After an extended presentation and questions from council, the Wicomico County Council approved a 20‑year land lease and gas‑rights agreement enabling WAGA/WB Wicomico LLC to build and operate a renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at the Newland Park landfill. The council also authorized WAGA as a sole‑source vendor; votes on the lease and thesole

Wicomico County Council just greenlit a groundbreaking 20-year lease for a renewable natural gas facility that could transform landfill gas into eco-friendly energy!

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Wilsonville council adopts Climate Action Plan after public hearing; vote 4–1 After staff presentation and public testimony, the council adopted a Climate Action Plan that models emissions reductions under a low‑carbon scenario and recommends implementation steps including a financial analysis and governance structure. The motion passed 4–1 after debate about costs and Town Center implications.

Wilsonville's City Council just adopted a bold Climate Action Plan projected to cut emissions by 72% by 2040, but not everyone is on board—debates about costs and community impact are heating up!

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