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Duke Energy Pledges to Eliminate Methane Emissions From Natural Gas Business by 2030

GreenTechMedia

Duke Energy has upped its net-zero carbon by 2050 goals, pledging to eliminate methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 through a combination of better pipeline leak detection, more efficient operations, and investing in renewable natural gas to reduce the carbon intensity of its supplies.

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Pipe upgrade project set to slash methane footprint of Britain's gas network

Business Green

The major infrastructure project forms part of the Iron Mains Risk Replacement Programme, which is replacing the UK's old iron network with hydrogen- and biomethane-ready piping made from plastic. The current iron pipes carry methane-based natural gas. We need to decarbonise the gas that we use.

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Innovative Waste-To-Energy Solutions For Cleaner Cities

The Environmental Blog

Gasification stands out for its potential to process a wide range of waste types, including biomass and plastics , with lower emissions than traditional combustion. Below are the strategies to navigate these hurdles effectively: Financial investment : High upfront costs for WTE facilities can deter municipalities and investors.

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$1T of Potential Losses in the Pipeline for Oil and Gas Financiers

GreenTechMedia

The problem is that despite this momentum, even sophisticated investors lack the breadth and depth of commitment to avoid the vast majority of speculative oil and gas investments. GEM estimates current global pipeline plans represent nearly $1 trillion in new investment. The writing, as they say, is on the wall for oil and gas.

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Could trash-to-energy technology feed hydrogen demand?

GreenBiz

One company hoping to capitalize is Ways2H , which has a thermal process to convert municipal solid waste, medical waste, plastics and sewage sludge into renewable hydrogen. It will start by making transportation fuel from wastewater sludge, then add plastics, according to the company. .

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15 Expert-Approved Earth Day Tips for Going Green at Home

Green Business Bureau

Going green starts at home, and while separating paper from plastic in your recycling bin is a great first start, there are more steps you can take to be less wasteful and reduce your carbon footprint. 1) Reduce plastic waste in your kitchen. 7) Invest in energy-efficient appliances. – Violet Defense. – Rebel Green.

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Smart meters and smart grids key in SDG&E’s clean energy plan

Smart Energy International

Among the major investments detailed is the implementation of the next generation of smart meters in order to give customers more control, access and insights into their energy usage. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed. SDG&E estimates the plan will add $9 to customers’ electricity bills and $9.60 to gas bills compared to 2023.