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Could green hydrogen be key to a carbon-free economy?

GreenBiz

Hydrogen derived from methane — usually from natural gas, but also coal and biomass — was pioneered in World War II by Germany, which has no petroleum deposits. But CO2 is emitted in manufacturing hydrogen from methane and so it’s not climate friendly; hydrogen manufactured this way is known as gray hydrogen. Wind Power.

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Could green hydrogen be key to a carbon-free economy?

AGreenLiving

Hydrogen derived from methane — usually from natural gas, but also coal and biomass — was pioneered in World War II by Germany, which has no petroleum deposits. But CO2 is emitted in manufacturing hydrogen from methane and so it’s not climate friendly; hydrogen manufactured this way is known as gray hydrogen.

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The prospects for I-1631 eliminating 20 million tons of carbon pollution annually by 2035

Low Carbon Prosperity

RGGI took effect in 2009 and was recently extended another decade. These include investment in five categories: wind power, forestry and water, energy efficiency, and public transit including a focus on rural investments. million tCO2e of in-province offset programs for $53.4 million ($12 CDN/ tCO2e).

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Climate-Science Deniers, Right-Wing Think Tanks, and Fossil Fuel Shills Are Plotting Against the Clean Energy Transition

DeSmogBlog

From his perch at Climate Depot , the blog he’s run since 2009, Morano has elevated fake climate experts, encouraged the harassment of real climate scientists , and promoted the myth of “global cooling.” In 2019, the board approved a controversial methane gas pipeline over the protest of communities in its path.

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Biden vs Trump on environmental issues and climate change

AGreenLiving

If you listen to Joe Biden on climate change, you might feel the urge to junk your car and invest in wind power. During his stint as vice president, Biden oversaw the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 , which allocated $90 billion toward clean energy. As the U.S.