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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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New Report ‘Ringing the Alarm Bell’ for Climate Advocacy Conflict of Interest

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Weld County, a 4,000-square-mile area northeast of Denver, this year received failing air quality grades for ozone and particulate matter — pollutants linked to fossil fuel extraction — from the American Lung Association. The Colorado Springs area received failing grades for ozone in 2024.

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New Report Highlights Pesticides’ Overlooked Climate Connection

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In terms of energy usage, manufacturing one kilogram of pesticide requires an average of 10 times more energy than producing one kilogram of nitrogen fertilizer, which is made from natural gas. Many pesticides release volatile organic compounds (VOCs), a precursor to ground-level ozone that acts as a powerful greenhouse gas.

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Top 10 Economic Benefits of Converting to Solar Energy

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However, not all states have NEM policies, and these policies vary by state. But ground-level ozone and other pollutants from cars, power plants, industrial boilers, refineries and chemical plants can kill. 14 Solar Saves on Gas and Fuel 9. Coal and natural gas are not free, and they are expensive and dirty.

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Part 2: The Dirty Dozen Documents of Big Oil’s Secret Climate Knowledge

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Records show that they began to plot ways to deceive the public and undermine policies, and in 1989 they created a coalition of American companies to fight policies and deny that climate change was real. And the company was monitoring all scientific research and policy activities, through a single collection point.

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A valve to help curb seaborne cargo VOC emissions

Envirotec Magazine

As a positive side-effect, emissions of other volatile cargos such as chemical products, LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas) and LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) were reduced similarly by the same technology, while emissions of H2S and other environmentally harmful compounds were also brought down. An overlooked problem.

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Gas Company in PR Offensive Ahead of Decision on Hydrogen Trial

DeSmogBlog

In Whitby, the 2,000 residents in the proposed trial area would have the choice to continue using natural gas or switch to hydrogen for heating. This will require clear policy direction.” ‘One-sided’ In contrast to Whitby, residents in Redcar have been told that they won’t be able to opt-out of the trial.