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

Envirotec Magazine

“We hope our work will facilitate improved emission estimates and reductions not only from the UK but also from other countries producing methane from oil and gas extraction,” Mauzerall said. This study focuses on methane leakage associated with discovery, extraction, and production of oil and natural gas.

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Prevention: A profitable mindset when it comes to gas leaks

Envirotec Magazine

CFCs have a high chlorine content and have been linked strongly to ozone depletion and global warming. HCFCs were considered an improvement when they were first introduced, as they have lower chlorine and make a lesser contribution to ozone depletion and global warming. Savings potential and benefits for detecting leaks quickly.

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

DeSmogBlog

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. How can they do both effectively?”

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New Report Highlights Pesticides’ Overlooked Climate Connection

DeSmogBlog

Their harmful impacts on human and ecosystem health are generally well understood. 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.

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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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Top 10 Economic Benefits of Converting to Solar Energy

Sunrun

The costs associated with climate change are growing and include rising health care costs, destruction of property, increased food prices and more. 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.

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Can ACs cool the world without warming it?

Grist

Public health organizations like the Clinton Health Access Initiative , or CHAI, have also begun putting resources behind better AC, with the goal of bringing it to those who need it most. “But the public sector and private sector have to come together and actually guarantee the demand.”

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