State could limit scrutiny of pollution threat from new power plants
A voluminous energy bill is intended to help provide more power for South Carolina. But it creates loopholes that could hurt ...
Clean air policies may have ‘unfortunate consequences’ for methane emissions
A new study is the latest to suggest that reductions in atmospheric sulphur may be driving global warming at a rate faster ...
Air Pollution Is Just As Harmful as Alcohol. Where's the Surgeon General's Advisory? | Opinion
An advisory about fine particle air pollution from the highest-ranking physician in the United States would be a powerful ...
Reducing air pollution could increase methane emissions from wetlands – here’s what needs to be done
Improved computer models shed light on how reducing sulphur emissions will inadvertently release methane from wetlands.
Prioritizing nuclear power and natural gas over renewable energy is a risky move for Ontario’s energy future
The Ontario government’s new policy directive to allow bids from natural gas and nuclear energy may hinder the province’s ...
Latest EPA data shows Louisville's biggest chemical polluters. Here's the breakdown
Louisville facilities released about 2.6 million pounds of toxic chemicals to air, water and soil in 2023. Most came from ...
Duke and other utilities push to weaken EPA rules on coal ash, greenhouse gas emissions
Utilities, including Duke Energy, seek EPA rollbacks on coal ash cleanup and emissions rules. Advocates warn it risks public health, especially in North Carolina communities already exposed to toxic ...
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Clean air policies having unintended impact driving up wetland methane emissions by up to 34 million tons
Reducing sulphur in the air may inadvertently increase natural emissions of methane from wetlands such as peatlands and swamps, a new study has found. The resulting additional future release of 20-34 ...
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Europe’s urban air quality is killing you. Blame gas-guzzling vehicles.
But it could also mean switching from wood (classed as a renewable fuel) to natural gas (a fossil fuel), which would improve air quality but increase net CO2 emissions. Road traffic is also the main ...