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Canadian LNG Will Stall Asia’s Shift to Renewables, Energy Experts in Asia Say

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Oil and gas companies have for years marketed fracked gas from B.C. But an impending flood of liquefied natural gas exports from western Canada to Asia could make it harder for countries there to achieve their national climate targets and contribute to tens of thousands of additional deaths due to air pollution.

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Eclipse Shines Light on California’s Clean Energy Leadership

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In fact, the California Independent System Operator, the managers of our statewide power grid, say they have been planning for this event for over a year and are confident that our power won’t be interrupted. In fact, solar is already proving more reliable than California’s traditional power plants during summer heat waves.

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How Long Will Coal Remain King in India?

GreenTechMedia

The government has also repeatedly delayed the implementation of pollution regulations for coal plants, effectively throwing the dirtiest coal plants a lifeline. “It's critical that India build no new coal plants and also begin retiring existing ones, particularly older, highly-polluting plants,” Sivaram told Greentech Media.

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