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 Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act and the battle against government spying
The FANFSA, passed with a 219-199 vote, garnered support from both sides of the aisle, with 96 Democrats and 123 Republicans backing the bill.
Progressive International unveils database exposing global right-wing network threatening democracies
This database, which results from a year of meticulous research, exposes the mechanisms through which these forces erode democratic norms and foster geopolitical instability.
20 percent of common produce carry unhealthy levels of pesticides new report says
Of the 59 common produce items evaluated, popular produce like strawberries, green beans and potatoes posed the highest risks.
US diplomacy thwarts Palestinian UN membership amid claims of supporting statehood leaked cable shows
This diplomatic maneuvering seeks to avoid a U.S. veto, which would publicly align the country against Palestinian self-determination.
GOP attorneys general petition against EPA’s use of civil rights law for environmental justice
The petition, if successful, could have dire consequences for communities living near industrial sites.