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Radioactive Waste ‘Everywhere’ at Ohio Oilfield Facility, Says Former Worker

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I have dealt with chlorine gas leaks, acid leaks, oil and fuel spills, and much more, and all have had an element of containability and the ability to off-gas, neutralize, or absorb, but radium contamination is a whole different issue,” says former Youngstown, Ohio battalion fire chief, Silverio Caggiano.

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COP27: 10 things businesses have learnt from the Sharm El Sheikh Summit

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From Loss and Damage and just transitions to rows over fossil fuel phase outs and carbon markets, we take a look at some of the key lessons for businesses from COP27. However, the grand deal brokered at COP27 does represent undeniable progress and there are several important implications for governments and businesses.

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Where Does All The Radioactive Fracking Waste Go?

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for toxic Superfund sites and uranium mills, where fuel for nuclear bombs was once assembled. DeSmog sent the photos to James Dillingham, the director of global operations with Lotus, who replied with a series of comments. The oil and gas industry produces an extraordinary amount of waste.

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Global Briefing: EU and US launch Joint Task Force on Energy Security

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Washington and Brussels team up in support of wide-ranging plan to diversify Europe's sources of LNG, ramp up renewables development, plug methane leaks, and boost energy efficiency. Belgium announces plan to delay nuclear exit. EU and US team up for energy security push. Formula E preps launch of 'world's most sustainable racing car'.

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IEA chief Fatih Birol on energy efficiency, national security, and the 'risky business' of fossil fuel exploration

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It also includes a series of recommendations for how governments can help build more energy efficient cities. I find it risky from a business perspective because if you push the button today, the first oil will come to the market in 2040s. Whether there is need for increasing demand around the 2040s is a big question.". "But

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In West Virginia, Plan to Clean up Radioactive Fracking Waste Ends in Monster Lawsuit

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But local conservation groups and residents remained skeptical from the start, warning that the plant could leak toxic waste into water and air, harming human health and ecosystems in a largely forested region where tight-knit communities live close to the land. But it doesn’t seem like that is what happened,” Hunkler said.

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Government poised to deliver Net Zero Strategy, but will it be bold enough?

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Reports suggest nuclear and heat pumps are set for a key role, but row between Treasury and Number 10 over cost of climate agenda threatens to undermine impact of long-awaited plans.