Articles for Jeff Brady

Proposed rule requires utilities to find and fix more climate-warming leaks
1 week, 4 days ago

Proposed rule requires utilities to find and fix more climate-warming leaks

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Proposed rule requires utilities to find and fix more climate-warming leaks Natural gas utilities likely will face stricter federal regulations for their climate-warming methane emissions. The Biden administration is finishing rules to require gas utilities to find and fix more leaks. Attorney Erin Murphy with the Environmental Defense Fund says these proposed rules would require utilities to fix more climate …

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The first week of the U.N.'s annual climate conference comes to a close
1 month, 1 week ago

The first week of the U.N.'s annual climate conference comes to a close

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The first week of the U.N.'s annual climate conference comes to a close We look at what happened during the first week of the United Nation's annual climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. BRADY: The Paris goal is to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius - that's 2.7 Fahrenheit - over preindustrial temperatures, and scientists tell us that's what's needed to …

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Thinking about solar? Here are some things to consider
4 months, 1 week ago

Thinking about solar? Here are some things to consider

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Here are some things to consider Solar power is booming, helping the country meet its climate goals. Minto has solar panels, but a lawsuit claims the salesman created an email address for him and forged his name on an electronic contract for a 25-year loan for the installation. BRADY: Minto's attorney, Andy Milz, says GraySquare didn't even respond to the …

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Why the solar industry is working to repair its reputation
4 months, 1 week ago

Why the solar industry is working to repair its reputation

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Why the solar industry is working to repair its reputation The rooftop solar business is a big source of consumer complaints. BRADY: The company installed the solar panels, but Minto's attorney, Andy Milz, says a nearly $50,000 loan was secured by a lien on Minto's paid-off home. BRADY: Micah Gold-Markel owns the Philadelphia company Solar States, which doesn't use financing …

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A new global survey shows that people everywhere are concerned about climate change
6 months ago

A new global survey shows that people everywhere are concerned about climate change

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A new global survey shows that people everywhere are concerned about climate change A worldwide poll from the United Nations of more than 75,000 people shows a vast majority want governments to do more to address climate change. Two-thirds of respondents said climate change is affecting big decisions like where people live or work, and even more said they want …

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Energy Department gets pushback for efficiency standards to reduce greenhouse gases
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Energy Department gets pushback for efficiency standards to reduce greenhouse gases

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Energy Department gets pushback for efficiency standards to reduce greenhouse gases The Biden administration is updating efficiency standards for many consumer products to help meet the country's climate goals. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: From ceiling fans to refrigerators, the Energy Department is updating dozens of efficiency standards that will reduce climate-warming greenhouse gases and save Americans billions of dollars a year. …

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Land of the free, home of the inefficient: appliance standards as culture war target
1 year ago

Land of the free, home of the inefficient: appliance standards as culture war target

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Land of the free, home of the inefficient: appliance standards as culture war target Enlarge this image toggle caption Jeff Brady/NPR Jeff Brady/NPR From ceiling fans to refrigerators, the Department of Energy is updating appliance efficiency standards that would affect millions of consumers. Clearing a backlog from the Trump administration "So what you're seeing right now is the Biden administration …

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The facts and strategy behind the outrage over rumors of a ban on gas stoves
1 year, 11 months ago

The facts and strategy behind the outrage over rumors of a ban on gas stoves

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The facts and strategy behind the outrage over rumors of a ban on gas stoves The conservative media was in uproar last week over speculation that the federal government planned to ban gas cooking stoves and possibly seize them. MARTÍNEZ: Jeff, the policy debate over gas stoves has been cooking for a lot longer than last week. It's an argument …

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Incandescent lightbulbs are on the way out. So which new lightbulb should you choose?
2 years, 7 months ago

Incandescent lightbulbs are on the way out. So which new lightbulb should you choose?

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Incandescent lightbulbs are on the way out. Well, a couple of years ago, NPR's Jeff Brady tried to answer that question for NPR's Life Kit podcast. BRADY: So now, assuming you're sold on LEDs, Erin says it's really important to think about how you want a lighted space to feel. They'll say something like, this is equivalent to a 60-watt …

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With the loss of Manchin's vote, Biden's climate change agenda may be doomed
3 years ago

With the loss of Manchin's vote, Biden's climate change agenda may be doomed

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With the loss of Manchin's vote, Biden's climate change agenda may be doomed ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: With the U.S. Senate split 50-50 between Democrats and Republicans, the White House could not afford to lose even one Democratic senator to advance its major social spending and climate change legislation. SHAPIRO: West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin told "Fox News Sunday" he couldn't …

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Despite The Focus On Fighting Climate Change, U.S. Demand For Coal Surged This Summer
3 years, 4 months ago

Despite The Focus On Fighting Climate Change, U.S. Demand For Coal Surged This Summer

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Despite The Focus On Fighting Climate Change, U.S. Demand For Coal Surged This Summer The U.S. is expected to burn more coal to generate electricity this year. High natural gas prices and electricity demand are boosting coal for now, but the industry will likely start to decline. He says they plan to reduce their carbon footprints to address climate change, …

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