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New York Sustainability: Tax Credits, Grants and Green Funding

Green Business Bureau

For instance, in 2019 the state passed a new law named the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act , which raised the 2030 target from 50% of electricity generated by renewables to 70%. (followed by Boston and Seattle). The city’s progressive adoption of renewable energy technology contributes to this achievement.

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How to lay the foundation for net zero carbon building projects

Business Green

More real estate owners, operators, developers and investment firms see the appeal of future-proofing properties from climate shocks such as floods and fires; from market shocks such as high prices for scarce fossil fuels; and from policy shocks such as any future laws requiring climate disclosures or that tax or penalize greenhouse gas emissions.

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In West Virginia, Plan to Clean up Radioactive Fracking Waste Ends in Monster Lawsuit

DeSmogBlog

Clearwater began operating in November 2017, according to one drilling industry news site. Clearwater, according to the drilling industry news site, began operating in November 2017. Veolia would design, build, operate and maintain the facility under a 10-year agreement in return for more than $255 million, Antero said in 2015.

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Climate Corps Alumni Advisory Board

EDF + Business

She holds a Master’s in Urban Planning from Tufts University and a Master’s in International Business and Environmental Policy from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. In 2017, Katie participated in EDF’s Climate Advocacy Training program and in 2018 was awarded EDF’s William K.

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Every region of the country is taking climate action. Here’s how.

Grist

With dam failures and overflows from combined sewer and stormwater systems common, there’s more work to do. Many Midwest cities collect stormwater and sewage in pipes that can’t handle the volume of rain coursing through. A Connecticut law empowers cities to create their own stormwater management plans.

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The 2020 GreenBiz 30 Under 30

GreenBiz

It’s not just about natural vistas and pristine mountains but also air quality, waste systems, stormwater runoff and whole urban systems. . If you’ve seen Catherine Nabukalu’s name before, it may be because she was an Emerging Leader at GreenBiz Group’s 2017 VERGE conference. million residents. LinkedIn .