Tag: Methane
Seaweed is key to reducing greenhouse gas contributions of cows, researchers...
Seaweed might be the answer to reducing the greenhouse gas contributions of cows. Researches discovered that feeding cows a small amount of...
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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Chicago teachers want to transform their city into a ‘system of care’—will Dems go...
Headbutting and friction continue in the battle of big ideas vs. entrenched leadership.
A ceasefire is not enough in Gaza
On Nov. 6, regardless of who wins the election on the day before, Biden needs to withdraw all his political capital from the bank and spend it in the Middle East.
Georgia’s deadly abortion ban: The tragic deaths of two Black women, Candi Miller &...
Candi Miller and Amber Thurman, both Black women and mothers to young children, died after they were unable to access care for rare but typically treatable complications caused by medication abortion.
Norway reaches historic milestone as electric vehicles outnumber petrol cars for the first time
Norway’s rapid transition to electric vehicles, a global first, shows the impact of policy incentives and ambitious climate goals, setting the pace for the rest of the world.
Trump-appointed judges continue assault on workers’ rights by undermining NLRB
In a move that could reshape labor rights across the country, these judges are granting preliminary injunctions to companies that argue the NLRB’s structure violates the U.S. Constitution.