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Connecticut losing ground on building emissions despite efficiency programs

Renewable Energy World

Climate activists say the state’s progress on reducing building emissions has been far too slow given the pace of the climate crisis, and that it needs to end incentives for energy-efficient natural gas heating. rise in emissions from natural gas. for natural gas and 6.6% for fuel oil.

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How Shell Is Selling the Petrochemical Buildout as ‘Sustainable’

DeSmogBlog

For instance, the company’s just-published “ Energy Transition Progress report ” references chemicals right alongside “low carbon energy” and “renewable natural gas” as examples of the company’s stated commitment to lowering emissions. Town sign for Norco, Louisiana. Shell US did not respond to a request for comment from DeSmog.

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Biomass Energy: Pros and Cons Explained

Hydrogen Fuel News

Biomass energy harnesses organic matter, including wood, agricultural crops, and waste by-products, as fuel. It’s a renewable resource that’s widely available in nature. As we seek alternatives to fossil fuels, biomass holds significant potential due to its sustainability.

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Fossil Fuel Companies Are Promoting ‘Lower Carbon,’ ‘Responsibly Sourced’ Oil and Gas

DeSmogBlog

This month, EQT, the nation’s largest natural gas producer, plans to launch a pilot project that will certify it to start selling not just natural gas, but something it calls “responsibly sourced natural gas.”. Platinum Gas.

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'We have to reinvent almost everything': Meet the company building Europe's first fossil-free, degradable plastics plant

Business Green

In 2020, the world produced an estimated 353 million tonnes of plastic waste , vast amounts of which have gone on to pollute landscapes, oceans, and even the air, causing detrimental impacts to our climate, ecosystems, and health. Plastics are everywhere, and the problems they pose are well documented.

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Where Does All The Radioactive Fracking Waste Go?

DeSmogBlog

According to files from the Railroad Commission of Texas, the state’s main oil and gas regulator, it contained the radioactive element radium at concentrations of 2,095 picocuries per gram. Those levels are more than 400 times the protective health limits designated by the U.S.

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The 2021 GreenBiz 30 Under 30

GreenBiz

Growing up outside of Boston, Zack Angelini spent summers swimming, but one polluted river was off limits. "I Essentially, sustainable fashion meets women’s health. Camargo and her partner developed absorbent underwear with natural, biodegradable fabric that maintains functionality for an average of 50 washes, or about two years.