Tag: air pollution

Fracking has led to a large increase of hydrocarbon emissions in rural areas, reversing some regional air trends.

A "pollution-free planet" is achievable but the world must take immediate action to meet that goal.

"This peer-reviewed study from Harvard is just the latest piece of evidence indicating that the largest oil company in the world knew about the risks of climate change, but concealed them from the public and shareholders."

The rule will go into effect as planned on October 1, rather than being delayed by a year.

The magnitude of this injustice is driving people to make sure their community’s voice is heard.

Regulators say the measure would make it impossible to meet the state’s greenhouse gas reduction targets by 2030.

France intends to end oil and gas exploration in French territory, eliminate coal-fired power plants by 2022 and encourage homeowners to produce their own energy.

“It is clear today that we won't be able to achieve zero gigatonnes by the end of the century without the use of carbon removal technologies.”

There are concerns about the bill's ability to potentially “grind the regulatory process to a halt.”

“We will not stand idly by when polluters put our health and safety at risk.”