Browsing: Environment Issues
Charting the course for a cleaner future for shipping: Getting a legally binding price on carbon right for a just energy transition
By Angie Farrag-Thibault and Natacha Stamatiou A version of this blog ran as an op-ed in Bunkerspot. The global shipping sector is grappling with ensuring fair, equitable outcomes…
A Win for Communities: Colorado Strengthens Requirements for Air Quality Monitoring near Oil and Gas Sites
By Meagan L. WeisnerColorado is increasing air quality monitoring requirements, providing scientific researchers with more consistent data and empowering the communities near oil and gas production…
The Colorado way delivers with a unanimous vote for a groundbreaking oil and gas methane rule
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…
By Beth TraskThis 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…
Canada’s leadership on climate change has helped foster and grow the methane mitigation industry into an economic engine. New regulations can help this economic sector continue…
Texas policy proposals could create a new template for state actions on zero-emission trucks
In the last two years, Texas has made over $100 million available in incentives for zero-emission trucks and buses. With incentive programs at the federal level…
Study shows small sources account for large share of oil & gas methane emissions, underscores importance of key federal initiatives
For a dozen years, study after scientific study has documented the vast amount of methane released to the atmosphere by oil and gas operations worldwide. Faced…
The need to transition to zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles is urgent. Today, most of these vehicles run on diesel, which has massive consequences for human…
By Danielle Carey, Sepp Haukebo and Eduardo Boné-MorónRenowned for its turquoise waters and unique marine ecosystems, The Bahamas is a natural wonder of the world. Yet,…
From runways to residences: confronting aviation’s hidden air quality crisis with real solutions
By Pedro Piris-Cabezas and Glenda ChenAirport activity emits a noxious cocktail of air pollutants, including ashy particulate matter, sulfur oxides, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, volatile organic…