U.S. oil & natural gas industry ‘leads the way’ in energy production, emissions reductions Wednesday, November 29 by The Center Square (The Center Square) – A U.S. House Energy and Commerce subcommittee highlighted how the U.S. oil and natural gas industry is a global leader in clean energy production... Read More.
Ecology proposes rule to reduce landfill methane emissions Tuesday, October 31 by The Center Square (The Center Square) – Most municipal solid waste landfills operating in Washington state could face more stringent requirements to reduce methane gas emissions under a rule proposed by... Read More.
Canada breaks record for annual wildfire smoke emissions Tuesday, June 27 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The amount of smoke being emitted from the wildfires burning in Canada has reached the highest-ever recorded in the country as plumes make their way across the Atlantic to Europe.The typical wildfire season in Canada reaches its peak around mid-July, but... Read More.
EPA to regulate emissions, pollutions coming from power plants for first time Thursday, May 11 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is taking drastic measures to limit pollutants coming from industries that cause the most environmental harm in an effort to bring the country closer to its climate goals.The EPA plans to announce Thursday new regulation to... Read More.
Greenhouse gas emissions are continuing to increase, making climate mitigation more challenging: UN report Monday, March 20 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Greenhouse gas emissions are continuing to increase, exacerbating the challenge world leaders face in preventing the impacts of climate change from worsening, the United Nations warns in its latest climate report.Emissions in 2019 were about 12% higher than they were in... Read More.
Supreme Court limits EPA’s ability to reduce emissions Thursday, June 30 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The Supreme Court on Thursday limited the Environmental Protection Agency's power to fight climate change.The case involved how far the federal government could go in regulating greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.The court held that Congress did not grant EPA in Section... Read More.
Protecting 30% of global land by 2030 could benefit 1,000 species, help reduce emissions: Study Wednesday, June 1 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Ramping up the protection of land within the next decade could make a significant dent in biodiversity and climate change efforts that would get countries closer to their conservation goals, according to new research.If countries succeed in protecting 30% of global land... Read More.
Emissions must peak by 2025 to prevent disastrous climate change effects: UN report Monday, April 4 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- As the world pushes to decrease its reliance on oil, especially amid the energy crisis exacerbated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the United Nations' climate panel is warning that existing fossil fuel infrastructure will need to be abandoned in order to... Read More.
New York City looks to lower greenhouse gas emissions by improving public housing Friday, February 11 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- As cities across the country work to meet clean energy goals in the coming years, a critical focus is being placed on public and affordable housing.There are more than 1.2 million public housing units across the country, according to the Department... Read More.