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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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Fossil Fuel Interests Spent Millions to Tank Clean Air Bills in Colorado

DeSmogBlog

The compromise was hailed as a “grand bargain” that balanced industry priorities with the need for environmental reforms in a state with mounting air pollution woes. Ground-level ozone — the key component in smog — results when certain pollutants react with sunlight. Call your legislator to keep Colorado out of the dark.”

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Ammonia tuning: Developing catalysts for cleaner fuels

Envirotec Magazine

In addition, diesel engines burn fossil fuels releasing carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas (GHG), as well as other pollutants, such as nitrogen oxides (NOx). Some oxides of nitrogen are not GHGs but they do perform a role in the formation of tropospheric ozone which is a GHG.

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

DeSmogBlog

In Colorado, fossil fuel interests are vigorously opposing legislative bills meant to clean up the state’s heavily polluted air. But in 2023 and 2024, the F Minus report found, it employed the lobbying services of Colorado Legislative Strategies, a firm with multiple fossil fuel clients, including the Colorado Oil & Gas Association.

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ExxonMobil Urges EU to Remove ‘Policy Hurdles’ Slowing Oil Industry’s Hydrogen Plans

DeSmogBlog

and other fossil fuel companies are urging the European Union to relax targets to boost climate-friendly “green” hydrogen, hoping to win greater support for projects to manufacture the fuel using natural gas. But the oil and gas industry is pushing hard for increased use of “blue” hydrogen. ExxonMobil Corp.

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

Envirotec Magazine

Gas powered equipment may be a source of carbon monoxide; carbon dioxide enrichment systems may be utilised; air conditioning systems can potentially leak refrigerants, and propane or natural gas furnaces may be employed for heating purposes. A car park installation. Developing market example: car parking facilities.

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Air District Targets Southern California Logistics Industry

Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

The Basin does not meet the state or federal ambient air quality standards for ozone and particulate matter, and existing regulations have to date proved insufficient to bring the Basin into compliance. The SCAQMD is the local agency responsible for attaining these clean air standards in the Basin. Facility-Based Mobile Source Measures.