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The CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) published its latest Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory, an accounting of the state’s air pollution that contributes to climate change. In 2021, #emissions increased from 2020 and, based on the preliminary data, increased again in 2022. #Transportation remains the top contributor in the state, with residential use of fossil fuels for heating the second-largest emitter. While #Connecticut met its initial goal for 2020 emissions set by Connecticut statutes, further accelerated reductions are needed to meet statutory medium- and long-term goals. https://buff.ly/3WDB9o5 #climatechange #carbonemissions #pollution #fossilfuels

Today is a big day for locally-led solutions to protect people from pollution and invest in innovative projects that spur a cleaner economy and more resilient communities in the South. Last March, as part of the EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program, all six states and twelve large cities in SELC’s footprint sought and received federal funds to inventory sources of greenhouse gases and other harmful air pollution, and prioritize high-impact, innovative, scalable projects to curb it.  The South plays an outsized role in contributing to climate change and severe, accelerating impacts are impacting vulnerable residents with higher pollution exposure and less ability to adapt. Priority Climate Action Plans required by the grant prioritize projects that reduce health impacts and create economic opportunities for low-income, disadvantaged communities.    States and cities have risen to the challenge, engaging local stakeholders and proposing projects ranging from limiting methane from pipeline leaks, food and landfill waste, creating energy efficiency hubs to help homeowners reduce energy bills, installing solar panels at wastewater treatment facilities, expanding e-bike and transit programs, electrifying port trucks and municipal fleets, and restoring ecosystems that store carbon and reduce flooding impacts.  These plans set the stage for cities and states to compete for $4.6 billion in funding to implement proposed projects. The significant stakeholder input in the planning process will also help draw additional public and private investment toward high-impact solutions. SELC looks forward to working with states and localities to implement meaningful climate solutions across the South. 

The systems that created climate change can’t address it. Carbon capitalism is more environmental injustice wrapped in greenwashed corporate propaganda. The lives of the marginalized have never mattered. Neither to the environmental movement nor to the industrial one. As Chico Mendes said, “Environmentalism without class struggle is simply gardening” “Such carbon storage projects come with local costs — the loss of valuable natural carbon sinks like wetlands, the possibility of dangerous CO2 pipeline ruptures, and an increase in other air pollutants — and it’s unclear how much such developments will even help curb the climate crisis. And compounding these costs is the reality that many CCS projects are planned in communities of color already burdened by industrial pollution, poverty, low-quality housing, and other socioeconomic issues” Read more below 👇🏽 #environmentaljustice #carbon #co2lonialism

Thrilled to announce that Virginia DEQ is the recipient of two EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grants! "The Virginia DEQ’s selected application, submitted as a coalition with Virginia Energy, will receive more than $99 million through a competitive grant program for projects that will capture and convert or reuse methane emissions from coal mines and landfills. The selected application will also establish a partnership with other state agencies to fund a competitive grant program for food rescue and composting programs at agencies, colleges and university campuses across Virginia." "Additionally, the Virginia DEQ will also serve as a coalition member in another selected application led by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The coalition is set to receive more than $420 million, with approximately $50 million allocated for Virginia DEQ to reduce GHG emissions through carbon sequestration projects on natural and working lands, including coastal wetlands, peatlands, and forests." https://lnkd.in/gFPdT4T9

Today, EPA announced the recipients of $300 million in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda. EPA has selected 34 applications to fund projects proposed by 33 Tribal recipients and the Municipality of Saipan in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to implement community-driven solutions to tackle the climate crisis, reduce air pollution, advance environmental justice, and accelerate the clean energy transition. The proposed projects would cumulatively reduce greenhouse gas pollution by over 7 million metric tons of carbon dioxide by 2050 – equivalent to the carbon dioxide emitted from nearly 1.4 million homes' electricity use for one year. https://zurl.co/gOpe

Greenfleet is committed to delivering genuine climate action on behalf of our supporters by restoring legally protected, native Australian forests. In 2023, we partnered with over 500 organisations committed to taking climate action that would deliver authentic environmental outcomes and we were proud to have our biggest year for climate action yet. As the need for environmental protection grows, so does the critique around greenwashing and inauthentic action. Greenfleet works with like-minded organisations that also want to grow hope, protect our environment and genuinely communicate the impact they are making. It has never been more important to reduce carbon emissions and protect our planet. But it’s important that organisations are transparent about their steps in this space. Learn more about Greenfleet’s tangible approach to climate action: https://lnkd.in/g947P36X Find out what you might need to know when communicating your climate action - read the recent ASIC Climate Reporting and Greenwashing Report: https://lnkd.in/gdhwebrq

What are we doing about environmental concerns and climate change?  ♻️ Solar installations at both sites account for 50% of the energy we use. ♻️ Our fleet of counterbalance forklift trucks is all battery-powered. ♻️ The use of segregated waste streams ♻️ We have trained our staff and elected a climate change champion who has undertaken a level 2 qualification in climate change and environmental awareness. ♻️ Our journeys are planned efficiently to reduce mileage and carbon emissions. ♻️ We are part of the FSC and PEFC group chain of schemes and purchase from sustainable sources. ♻️ We source locally where possible. ♻️ We carry out environmental impact assessments. ♻️ We measure and analyse our greenhouse gas emissions. ♻️ We actively promote the cycle-to-work scheme. #environment #timberservices #kingslynn #stowmarket #climatechange

What are we doing about environmental concerns and climate change?  ♻️ Solar installations at both sites account for 50% of the energy we use. ♻️ Our fleet of counterbalance forklift trucks is all battery-powered. ♻️ The use of segregated waste streams ♻️ We have trained our staff and elected a climate change champion who has undertaken a level 2 qualification in climate change and environmental awareness. ♻️ Our journeys are planned efficiently to reduce mileage and carbon emissions. ♻️ We are part of the FSC and PEFC group chain of schemes and purchase from sustainable sources. ♻️ We source locally where possible. ♻️ We carry out environmental impact assessments. ♻️ We measure and analyse our greenhouse gas emissions. ♻️ We actively promote the cycle-to-work scheme. #environment #timberservices #kingslynn #stowmarket #climatechange

A small step for environmental public goods to be secured. Forest offsets works as part of a larger transition to net zero.  #planet  #carbon #forest  https://lnkd.in/gwzwwqCN