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Carbon Emissions

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This page collects the 15 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Carbon Emissions”. Coverage spans bills and news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Clean Energy, Energy, and Renewable Energy.

Active Bills

State BillRHODE ISLANDMar 11, 2026Rhode Island requires carbon impact reports for large building developments over 50,000 square feetLarge real estate developments on parcels exceeding 50,000 square feet must submit carbon impact reports during the permitting process before receiving a building permit. The measure aims to reduce buFederal BillFEDERALDec 17, 2024International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act of 2024

Recent Activity

  1. Wed, Aug 121 item
    1. Report finds India's small steelmakers could reduce electricity costs and emissions via renewable energyA new report indicates that small-scale steel companies, which account for nearly 40% of India's crude steel production, could lower their electricity expenses by approximately one-third by transitionMiami-Dade County
  2. Sun, May 31 item
    1. Concerns Over Environmental Impact and Fossil Fuel Use at Ivanpah Solar PlantThe Ivanpah Solar Power Plant in the Mojave Desert is facing scrutiny for its ongoing reliance on natural gas and its impact on local bird populations. Despite being a taxpayer-backed renewable energyUnited States

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Key Actors

  1. 01Kathy Castorperson2 mentions
  2. 02Select Committee on the Climate Crisisorganization2 mentions
  3. 03Environmental Protection Agencyorganization2 mentions
  4. 04Garret Gravesperson2 mentions
  5. 05Lamar Alexanderperson1 mentions
  6. 06U.S. Department of Energyorganization1 mentions
  7. 07Sheldon Whitehouseperson1 mentions
  8. 08California Energy Commissionorganization1 mentions
  9. 09Martin Heinrichperson · D · Member of Congress1 mentions
  10. 10Indialocation1 mentions

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  • Topic to billsRhode Island requires carbon impact reports for large building developments over 50,000 square feet, International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act of 2024
  • Topic to peopleKathy Castor, Garret Graves, Lamar Alexander (+2 more)
  • Topic to orgsSelect Committee on the Climate Crisis, Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Energy (+1 more)
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  1. Aug 12, 2026NewsReport finds India's small steelmakers could reduce electricity costs and emissions via renewable energy
  2. May 3, 2026NewsConcerns Over Environmental Impact and Fossil Fuel Use at Ivanpah Solar Plant
  3. Mar 11, 2026State BillRhode Island requires carbon impact reports for large building developments over 50,000 square feet
  4. Dec 17, 2024Federal BillInternational Maritime Pollution Accountability Act of 2024
  5. Jan 1, 2021hearing transcriptCongressional Hearing on Decarbonizing the Maritime Industry
  6. Jan 1, 2021hearing transcriptSenate Subcommittee Hearing on Energy Legislation
  7. Jan 1, 2021hearing transcriptHouse Committee Hearing: Financing Climate Solutions and Job Creation
  8. Jan 1, 2019hearing transcriptCongressional Hearing: Reducing Emissions from Heavy-Duty Vehicles
  9. Jan 1, 2015hearing transcriptCongressional Hearing on EPA Power Plant Rules and the Ratepayer Protection Act
  10. Jan 1, 2015hearing transcriptSenate Hearing on the Future of Nuclear Power

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