It’s not limited to Colorado though — other states can and should take note that early collaboration with stakeholders can deliver big wins for the economy and climate.
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Blue hydrogen hopes hinge on managing methane emissions
By Beth Trask
This piece was originally published in Hydrogen Insight.
When the global energy industry gathers at CERAWeek in Houston next week, they’ll be reacting to a fast-changing energy landscape. But what hasn’t changed is the global demand for cleaner energy — including clean hydrogen.
Strong oil & gas methane rules are essential — and achievable
The European Union’s methane regulation, set to begin reporting requirements this May, is a landmark step in climate policy. By targeting methane — a potent greenhouse gas responsible for a third of global warming – these rules reinforce Europe’s climate commitments and set a global standard for methane emissions reductions.
STUDY: smaller, dispersed sources account for majority of U.S oil & gas methane emissions
by Ritesh Gautam and James Williams
Efforts to locate, measure and reduce the planet-warming methane emissions from global oil and gas operations often focus on large, concentrated sources. But a growing body of research suggests that by not tracking smaller, dispersed sources, regulators, operators and scientists are missing a significant share of the emissions problem.
A big opportunity for small vessels in The Bahamas
By Danielle Carey, Sepp Haukebo and Eduardo Boné-Morón
Renowned for its turquoise waters and unique marine ecosystems, The Bahamas is a natural wonder of the world. Yet, with all its beauty, the country faces critical challenges, including rising energy costs, environmental degradation and the growing impacts and threat of climate change. These issues jeopardize the region’s biodiversity, and the livelihoods and culture deeply tied to its marine environment. Amid these challenges, communities in The Bahamas are looking towards a groundbreaking opportunity: the electrification of small vessels, such as fishing and guiding boats, and small ferries.
From runways to residences: confronting aviation’s hidden air quality crisis with real solutions
By Pedro Piris-Cabezas and Glenda Chen
Airport activity emits a noxious cocktail of air pollutants, including ashy particulate matter, sulfur oxides, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides. Among them, PM emissions from aircraft turbines often fly under the radar yet have an outsized impact on regional air quality and public health.