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UK substantially underestimates its methane emissions from oil and gas production – and many other countries probably do too

Envirotec Magazine

“It is critical to know when, where and how much methane is emitted from each of its sources in order to prioritize emission reductions,” said Denise Mauzerall , a co-author and core faculty member of the Center for Policy Research on Energy and the Environment at Princeton University. “We

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Secrets of a long partnership in gas detection (Sponsored content)

Envirotec Magazine

Available in two models (pump or diffusion) and battery powered with onboard datalogging, the YESAIR instruments have been designed for intermittent or continuous indoor air quality monitoring of temperature, RH, particulates and up to 5 gases. These facilities can present a variety of potential hazards to human health.

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Prevention: A profitable mindset when it comes to gas leaks

Envirotec Magazine

CFCs have a high chlorine content and have been linked strongly to ozone depletion and global warming. HCFCs were considered an improvement when they were first introduced, as they have lower chlorine and make a lesser contribution to ozone depletion and global warming. It is also abundant and can be made from renewable energy.

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Top 10 Economic Benefits of Converting to Solar Energy

Sunrun

Solar Controls Energy Costs 1. When you choose to install a home solar system and a battery, you can better control your average electricity costs over a year. When you choose to install a home solar system and a battery, you can better control your average electricity costs over a year. Solar energy means healthier air.

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New Report Highlights Pesticides’ Overlooked Climate Connection

DeSmogBlog

Not only do pesticides directly contribute to the climate crisis, but a changing climate is likely to intensify pressure from agricultural pests and decrease plant resiliency, resulting in greater pesticide usage and therefore further greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new report.

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UN: Slashing methane emissions 'one of the best ways' to curb global temperature rise

Business Green

The gas, which is released by a range of anthropogenic and natural sources, is ten times more powerful than carbon dioxide at warming the atmosphere and is responsible for more than half a million deaths annually, in addition to the death of ecosystems and crops, because it creates toxic ground-level ozone.

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The quest for cleaner air

Envirotec Magazine

Diverse compounds are emitted by everything from motor vehicles to power plants, and include both greenhouse gases and short-lived climate pollutants – which are known to fuel global warming – as well as a host of volatile organic compounds that can lead to short- and long-term health problems in humans.