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

Envirotec Magazine

A newer, more accurate method for calculating methane emissions from offshore oil and gas production suggests that the United Kingdom severely underestimates its greenhouse gas emissions. Researchers conclude that as much as five times more methane is being leaked from oil and gas production than reported.

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

Envirotec Magazine

CETCI also manufactures fixed gas detection systems, controllers and transmitters that are deployed to monitor hazardous gases; protecting health and safety in confined spaces and indoor environments. These facilities can present a variety of potential hazards to human health. A car park installation.

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The quest for cleaner air

Envirotec Magazine

India Gate, New Delhi: Residents of the city face pollution levels with a health impact estimated to be equivalent to smoking more than two packs of cigarettes a day (image credit: Amit kg / Shutterstock.com). However, these gases are not the only emissions that should be a cause for concern.

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A valve to help curb seaborne cargo VOC emissions

Envirotec Magazine

Several light hydrocarbons, such as methane, ethane and propane, are VOCs. Further, VOC emissions can harm the environment and human health. Especially methane is a potent greenhouse gas, contributing to climate change. Why VOC emissions should be reduced. VOCs are a large group of organic compounds. An overlooked problem.

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What Is Carbon Accounting? Standards, Frameworks, Developments and Challenges

Green Business Bureau

The most recent IPCC report , published on Monday 28th February 2022, paints the bleakest picture yet regarding the impacts of climate change risk on ecosystems, wildlife, human health, society, and our economy. This can present challenges which it’s important to be mindful of.

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As Alarm Over Plastic Grows, Saudis Ramp Up Production in the US

DeSmogBlog

Styrene is classified as a possible human carcinogen by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and can cause problems such as memory loss, confusion and slowed reflexes, even at low levels. People who live near a chemical or plastic plant are not just exposed to one chemical in isolation.