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Widespread public support, new analysis signal urgent need for strong EPA methane protections

By EDF Blogs / Published: February 27, 2023

Earlier this month, the EPA closed its comment period on proposed oil and gas methane regulations. Over 400,000 individuals and a broad array of public health, environmental justice, conservation, labor, tribal, faith, youth and other interests — including oil and gas producers themselves — voiced support for EPA to use its authority under the Clean Air Act to enact protective pollution safeguards.

EDF, alongside our partner organizations, submitted comments that underscore how cost-effective protective standards are and the need for EPA to swiftly finalize rules that take more protective action to cut pollution from routine flaring.

Here are some of the highlights from EDF’s public comments, which are available here.

Posted in Air Quality, Methane / Comments are closed

New study underscores need for better methane measurement and strong regulations

By Ari Pottens / Published: February 21, 2023

New research reveals methane emissions from Saskatchewan’s oil and gas industry are much higher than previously thought. Fortunately, the Trudeau government has a tremendous opportunity to address this problem as it crafts next year’s federal budget and demonstrates its commitment to ratchet down climate pollution.

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Study suggests LNG production facilities should monitor methane emissions – just like the rest of the gas supply chain

By EDF Blogs / Published: February 16, 2023

Stock photo of LNG terminal

By James France

Many parts of the world are looking to liquefied natural gas to provide a pathway to a cleaner and more secure energy resource — interest that has only grown since Russia’s war on Ukraine has shaken global energy markets. Meanwhile, gas-producing countries see LNG as a critical growth opportunity. The question is what an LNG boom would mean for the climate and communities near LNG facilities.

Posted in Air Quality, BLM Methane, Carbon capture / Comments are closed

The first step in a new industrial revolution: raising the bar for clean hubs

By EDF Blogs / Published: February 2, 2023

By Nichole Saunders

We’re at the threshold of a multi-billion dollar industrial decarbonization revolution that will usher in clean energy projects around the world. Unlike the industrial revolution of 100 years ago, imagine if this next one genuinely considered environmental and public good alongside economic objectives.

Posted in Clean Energy, Climate, Energy Financing / Comments are closed

New study shows huge variation in how different oil companies manage climate pollution – underscores need for more oversight

By EDF Blogs / Published: February 1, 2023

By Jon Goldstein and Ben Hmiel

For the last several years, researchers have been studying methane emissions in the Permian Basin (the nation’s largest oil field) to try and understand just how much climate pollution specific oil companies may be responsible for. A new study published this week from EDF and Carbon Mapper offers insights into how we answer that question.

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Rule #1 of deploying hydrogen: Electrify first

By EDF Blogs / Published: January 30, 2023

By Eriko Shrestha and Tianyi Sun

There is extraordinary excitement today over zero and low carbon hydrogen. But can it live up to the silver-bullet hype?

Case in point: Evidence indicates that in certain applications, green hydrogen made using wind or solar power could indeed yield a big climate benefit over fossil fuels. And in applications where other clean alternatives are lacking, it could be one of our best decarbonization tools.

Posted in Air Quality, Electric Vehicles / Authors: admin / Comments are closed