This Pennsylvania company claimed it could extract lithium from fracking wastewater. It might have made things worse
Eureka Resources' extraction of lithium from fracking wastewater raises concerns about the economic viability and environmental impacts of the process. [ more ]
Louisiana town the canary in the coalmine as climate effects worsen
Lake Charles faced potential severe impact from Hurricane Francine but was spared, revealing its vulnerability due to past environmental crises. [ more ]
This Pennsylvania company claimed it could extract lithium from fracking wastewater. It might have made things worse
Eureka Resources' extraction of lithium from fracking wastewater raises concerns about the economic viability and environmental impacts of the process. [ more ]
Louisiana town the canary in the coalmine as climate effects worsen
Lake Charles faced potential severe impact from Hurricane Francine but was spared, revealing its vulnerability due to past environmental crises. [ more ]
EPA Aims to Combat Climate Change with New Methane Reduction Rules | KQED
The EPA estimates that the new methane emissions rule will capture or prevent enough methane to heat nearly 8 million American homes for a winter.
The rule is expected to have net financial benefits of at least $7.3 billion per year from 2024 to 2038, including cost savings, climate benefits, and health benefits. [ more ]
House GOP Would Have Taxpayers Pay for Cleanup When Fracking Boom Goes Bust
A House committee is considering legislation introduced by Rep. Boebert that could leave taxpayers with a $17.7 billion bill for cleaning up abandoned oil and gas wells on public lands.
Industry lobbyists are trying to defeat a Biden administration proposal to strengthen requirements for well cleanup on federal lands. [ more ]
EPA Aims to Combat Climate Change with New Methane Reduction Rules | KQED
The EPA estimates that the new methane emissions rule will capture or prevent enough methane to heat nearly 8 million American homes for a winter.
The rule is expected to have net financial benefits of at least $7.3 billion per year from 2024 to 2038, including cost savings, climate benefits, and health benefits. [ more ]
House GOP Would Have Taxpayers Pay for Cleanup When Fracking Boom Goes Bust
A House committee is considering legislation introduced by Rep. Boebert that could leave taxpayers with a $17.7 billion bill for cleaning up abandoned oil and gas wells on public lands.
Industry lobbyists are trying to defeat a Biden administration proposal to strengthen requirements for well cleanup on federal lands. [ more ]
Fossil Fuel Companies Back Toothless "Decarbonization Charter" at COP28 in Dubai
Civil society groups and frontline voices criticize the 'Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter' unveiled at COP28 as a greenwashing ploy and a distraction from the need for legal agreements.
Critics highlight that the voluntary pledge does not address a significant portion of emissions produced by the industry, namely downstream consumption of oil, coal, and gas. [ more ]