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Montgomery County is taking a bold step towards sustainability by expanding composting options and modernizing waste management to help meet climate goals.

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Council president outlines composting plan as part of waste strategy
Council President Natalie Fanny Gonzalez said the council will pursue composting alongside modernizing the incinerator, exploring a facility with sorting technology and long-term contracts to reduce waste and remove metals from the stream.
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November 13, 2026 at 6:36 AM
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Sammamish City Council is taking a bold step toward sustainability with a $6.9 million investment in hybrid electrification, rooftop solar, and a crucial space study, but it all hinges on securing state funding!

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Council backs City Hall hybrid electrification and space study, contingent on state funding
After hours of debate the council agreed to include a $6.9 million City Hall investment package and a $200,000 architect-led space study in the 2027–28 budget, but made the larger electrification/remodel contingent on receiving state funding. Council also approved rooftop solar and set a remodel placeholder pending the space study.
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November 10, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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Pakistan’s carbon trading deal with #Norway could generate billions in revenue, but weak regulations and poor emissions tracking risk undervaluing credits.

Strong governance is vital to balancing economic gains with #ClimateGoals.

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Can Pakistan Turn Carbon Emissions into Economic Leverage? - Paradigm Shift
Pakistan’s April 2026 Article 6.2 agreement with Norway marks a pivotal step into international carbon trading.
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November 7, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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As the city grapples with shifting federal grants, officials reveal that diesel buses may dominate Durham's transit future, despite recent successes with electric models.

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Council discusses diesel bus procurement after federal grant changes; staff says electrification goals delayed
Staff warned that federal grant shifts make electric-bus purchases unaffordable now; council heard that recent electric-bus additions show improved performance but near-term procurements are planned as diesel to match grant priorities.
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October 27, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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A new study in Prince George's County aims to revolutionize energy infrastructure, promising to lower utility bills while aligning with climate goals.

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Council votes favorable on study of county energy infrastructure, with amendments
The committee recommended CR98 to study utility infrastructure and master‑plan alignment to inform energy goals; sponsor Adam Stafford said the study will identify grid and storage capacity needs and align with the county's climate goals, and Planning staff asked for realistic procurement timing and funding.
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October 23, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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Maryland staff are pushing for crucial changes in gas planning, including annual compliance plans and detailed system maps, to boost transparency and support electrification efforts.

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Staff urges annual plans, system maps and stakeholder workshops to guide NPAs and pilots
State staff witnesses recommended practical steps — annual or four‑year compliance plans, maps identifying high‑peak and low‑throughput sections, and semiannual stakeholder workshops — to make gas planning more transparent and to identify sites for electrification or NPA pilots.
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October 11, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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Essex is on the brink of a transformative energy plan that promises to balance state goals with local needs, featuring innovative solutions like residential battery systems and solar initiatives.

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CCRPC presents draft enhanced energy plan; committee weighs batteries, siting limits and equity
Anne Janda (CCRPC) and the town energy committee reviewed a draft enhanced energy plan tailored to Essex that includes targets, siting guidance (including a proposed 500 kW threshold for certain zones), equity provisions and a March 2028 adoption timeline; commissioners asked about battery storage, balcony solar, and transport cross‑references.
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October 11, 2026 at 3:21 AM
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Students are pushing for a bold plan to phase out diesel buses by 2035, with a complete transition to zero-emission fleets by 2047—are we ready to drive towards a cleaner future?

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Work group recommends 2035 procurement cutoff, 2047 diesel retirement timeline for PGCPS buses
Students proposed a firm procurement cutoff in 2035 and noted Maryland’s 12-year statutory limit as a mechanism to ensure final diesel buses retire by 2047; presenters urged interim milestones and clearer annual targets for electric-bus counts and infrastructure deployment.
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October 10, 2026 at 12:38 PM
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WGL's recent testimony reveals a complex balancing act between new energy strategies and the crucial need for safety-driven pipeline replacements.

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WGL witness: non‑pipeline alternatives can delay projects but utilities must preserve obligation to serve
WGL's witness testified that energy efficiency, demand response and electrification can reduce demand and in some instances delay or downsize pipeline work, but the company still plans on a 10‑year horizon and retains discretion under its tariff to require contributions for uneconomic extensions.
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October 10, 2026 at 7:56 AM
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The technical committee has set ambitious energy use intensity targets that could compel three-quarters of buildings to act by 2050, while also aiming for 30% renewable electricity by 2040!

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Technical committee set EUI targets based on Energy Star medians and a 2040 renewables milestone
Members said HPTC used Energy Star Portfolio Manager 2024 medians for climate zone 5a to set 2050 EUI targets (a level that would require action from about 75% of reporting buildings) and agreed on a 2040 milestone requiring 30% of a building's electricity to be sourced from renewables as an interim step toward 100%.
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October 8, 2026 at 1:08 PM
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Eugene residents are rallying for a new ordinance that would mandate Home Energy Score disclosures, paving the way for transparency and climate action in real estate!

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Residents, local commissioners overwhelmingly back Eugene Home Energy Score in public hearing
At a Sept. 21 public hearing, dozens of residents, sustainability commissioners and utility-affiliated officials testified largely in favor of an ordinance requiring a Home Energy Score disclosure at the point of sale; councilors asked staff for cost-offset options and accountability metrics ahead of a tentative Oct. 28 vote.
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September 25, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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Durango is gearing up to tackle organic waste with bold new policies that could improve climate goals and reduce bear encounters—are you ready for the change?

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Durango staff outline organic-waste policy choices; public commenters link composting to bear-safety
Sustainability staff described residential and commercial organics-collection options and an organic-diversion requirement; consultants will present a detailed report Oct. 6 and staff will seek council direction Oct. 20. Public commenters urged curbside organics collection and noted composting as a bear-mitigation and climate strategy.
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September 25, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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The Future of Hydrogen Energy and its impact on Climate Goals

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September 22, 2026 at 9:58 AM
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Grid scale tidal turbines can be part of the New England/MA energy mix for winter, NOT GAS. #ClimateGoals

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Deep in Scotland's Pentland Firth, a grid scale tidal turbine at the MeyGen site just set a massive milestone: over 6.5 years of continuous operation without a single unplanned maintenance stop.
​Operating 40 meters underwater in one of the fastest tidal currents on Earth.
September 19, 2026 at 7:39 PM
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Flagstaff is set to adopt crucial updates to its building, fire, and energy codes aimed at enhancing safety and sustainability in response to climate challenges.

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Council advances 2024 building, energy and fire code updates with local amendments
Council moved the 2024 suite of building, fire and energy codes forward on first reading after staff emphasized wildfire, energy and housing considerations. Staff said residential ground snow load increases from 60 to 70 psf, added triplex/fourplex IRC clarifications, and proposed radon mitigation and EV/solar readiness appendices.
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September 19, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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Lafayette City Council is hitting the pause button on new data centers and drone facilities to carefully study their environmental and community impacts.

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Council directs staff to draft 18‑month moratoria on large data centers and commercial drone-landing sites
Facing technical, environmental and safety unknowns, Lafayette council voted to direct staff to prepare moratoria ordinances pausing acceptance and processing of new data‑center developments and commercial advanced-air-mobility (AAM) facilities so the city can study impacts and draft regulations.
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September 17, 2026 at 9:33 PM
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Despite recent shifts in the market and policy, #CDR momentum is building beyond the U.S. and voluntary market. How can governments help further scale CDR to meet global #ClimateGoals?

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As the US Carbon Dioxide Removal Market Retreats, Other Governments Step Up
In less than a decade, carbon dioxide removal (CDR) has grown from an idea to an emerging industry that is widely accepted as a critical complement to deep emissions cuts in the efforts to curb…
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September 14, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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The Senate has just advanced a game-changing bill that will streamline transit funding, helping local agencies maintain crucial services and improve our air quality!

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Senate Transportation Committee advances SB 741 to streamline Low Carbon Transit Operations funding
SB 741 would loosen reporting and modeling requirements for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) to give transit agencies more flexibility to maintain or expand service; supporters said the change helps agencies facing fiscal stress and would boost ridership and air-quality benefits.
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August 29, 2026 at 6:11 AM
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ICYMI: Google cuts operational emissions 2% as AI supply chain emissions rise 25% #Google #Emissions #AI #EnvironmentalReport #ClimateGoals
Google cuts operational emissions 2% as AI supply chain emissions rise 25%
The 11th annual environmental report finds supply chain emissions grew 25% in 2025 on Asia-Pacific grids still short of clean power, straining 2030 climate goals.
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July 6, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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ICYMI: Google cuts operational emissions 2% as AI supply chain emissions rise 25% #Google #Emissions #AI #EnvironmentalReport #ClimateGoals
Google cuts operational emissions 2% as AI supply chain emissions rise 25%
The 11th annual environmental report finds supply chain emissions grew 25% in 2025 on Asia-Pacific grids still short of clean power, straining 2030 climate goals.
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July 6, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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FYI: Burgundy wine producers aim for carbon neutrality by 2035 ahead of national climate goals #BurgundyWine #Sustainability #CarbonNeutrality #ClimateGoals #EcoFriendly
Burgundy wine producers aim for carbon neutrality by 2035 ahead of national climate goals
Lighter bottles, greener vineyards and repurposed facilities mark early steps in region's ambitious sustainability plan
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April 21, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Burgundy wine producers aim for carbon neutrality by 2035 ahead of national climate goals #Sustainability #BurgundyWine #CarbonNeutral #ClimateGoals #EcoFriendly
Burgundy wine producers aim for carbon neutrality by 2035 ahead of national climate goals
Lighter bottles, greener vineyards and repurposed facilities mark early steps in region's ambitious sustainability plan
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April 16, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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The European Commission has proposed a new EU #climatetarget of a 90% reduction in net #GHGemissions by 2040.
However, are the New EU 2040 #ClimateGoals Attainable?
Read our analysis👉https://www.enerdata.net/publications/executive-briefing/climate-goals-eu-2040-attainable.html
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October 16, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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"China's EV Dominance" #EVs
China’s CO2 emissions peaked! With $675.9B in green tech investment & a 50% EV market share, the nation's lead in sustainability sets a new benchmark. A future shaped by clean energy is no longer a dream. #ClimateGoals #EnergyTransition #EVPolicy #Renewables #EnergyShift
November 25, 2024 at 7:51 AM
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#UNZambia supports #GovernmentofZambia and
#MinistryofEducation to strengthen the new curriculum by promoting #climateeducation and high-quality #education.
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November 15, 2024 at 10:23 AM