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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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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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Princeton Maps Reveal US Plans for Massive CO2 Pipeline Buildout

DeSmogBlog

I have been calling the carbon capture CO2 pipeline buildout plan a “publicly-funded sewer system for the fossil fuel industry” for some time. They are aimed at the cheapest solution, the least-cost, shortest distance between two points the pollution source and the dump. A reality check is in order.

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Where Does All The Radioactive Fracking Waste Go?

DeSmogBlog

And since 1997 about one million barrels worth of oilfield waste has been brought to Lotus’s disposal site, situated off a dusty desert road located 19 miles west of Andrews, Texas (and just several miles from a massive solar array financed by Facebook and which provides energy to Shell’s fracking operations).

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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 Badalian received an environmental law degree from Lewis & Clark Law School, which helped shape his policy work, he says. Zack Angelini, 29. Senior Environmental Stewardship Manager, Timberland; Malden, Massachusetts.

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The 2021 GreenBiz 30 Under 30

AGreenLiving

Zack Angelini, 29 Senior Environmental Stewardship Manager, Timberland; Malden, Massachusetts LinkedIn Growing up outside of Boston, Zack Angelini spent summers swimming, but one polluted river was off limits. Badalian received an environmental law degree from Lewis & Clark Law School, which helped shape his policy work, he says.