Tag: Methane
Evidence shows oil industry flaring in Texas being done without permits
“Our state regulators—and our industry—has a long way to go to clean up our act.”
Oil and gas lobby split by Trump administration rollback of federal...
The methane revision is not the first time the Trump administration has rolled back environmental regulations.
New study further confirms it: Fracking fuels global warming
Not only does fracking harm kids' brains, cause earthquakes, and poison water supplies, it also helps contribute to overall global warming.
Mexico’s methane emissions threaten the environment
In 2013, Mexico emitted 126 million tons of methane into the atmosphere.
VICTORY! Appeals court rule EPA cannot delay Obama-era emissions rule
This is a huge victory for environmentalists, who have been working tirelessly against Scott Pruitt and the EPA to ensure Obama-era environmental regulations aren’t undone.
Study: Natural gas power plants emit up to 120 times more...
Methane is a more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide but hangs around the atmosphere for a shorter time.
Massive Methane ‘Hot Spot’ Linked to Fracking
This The 2,500-square mile hot spot, located in the Four Corners region of the southwest United States, is more than triple a standard ground-based estimate and is a huge contributor to global warming.
EPA Finalizes Methane Rule for New Oil and Gas Operations
A new EPA rule limits methane emissions from new oil and gas infrastructure and requires operators to submit to semi-annual or quarterly monitoring, depending on the type of operation.
Methane Discovered in Drinking Water Near Fracking Wells
A Stanford researcher found the highest risk of leaks was from shallow natural gas wells drilled in California, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
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The only way Democrats will get anything done
With Vice President Kamala Harris now serving as the tie-breaking vote, Senate Democrats can and must abolish the filibuster.
Senators question DHS and ICE on abuse allegations against migrants
"The allegations of violence and brutality against vulnerable refugees seeking safety here in the United States are unlawful and disturbing.”
‘Held to ransom’: Pfizer demands governments gamble with state assets to secure vaccine deal
“Pfizer and BioNTech are firmly committed to working with governments and other relevant stakeholders to ensure equitable and affordable access to our Covid-19 vaccine for people around the world.”
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The facts and numbers from numerous sources reflect the reality of deprivation in America, and help to confirm what has been called the "sharpest rise in the U.S. poverty rate since the 1960s."