Tag: Pollution
Low-carbon economy will not be made by policy alone
Reversing course on low-carbon economy unwise for Canada, despite US stance By Glen Hodgson The transformation to a low-carbon economy has begun. Much of the public debate has been about the policy framework and instruments for shaping a low-carbon economy. Some of the basic economic fundamentals, such as the role of consumption and investment, and […]
Will LNG save China from winter gas shortage and boost global LNG prices?
Colder-than-normal end of winter could further boost local LNG demand, and global LNG price China’s introduction of the ‘2+26’ cities policy earlier this year calls for restricted use of coal for both residential heating and industrial purposes. This has significant ramifications for the Chinese winter season where demand is traditionally high, according to Wood Mackenzie. […]
California considers ban on internal combustion engine vehicles
Earliest ban on internal combustion engine vehicles at least a decade away California is considering a ban on internal combustion engine vehicles as officials in the Golden State look for ways to ensure cleaner air for the future, according to a report by Bloomberg. Mary Nichols, chairman of the California Air Resources Board told Bloomberg […]
Big oil cuts pollution, gets greener
Big oil faces growing pressure from stockholders Big oil companies are joining a number of large corporations that are reducing their greenhouse-gas footprints every year, according to a report by Bloomberg New Energy Finance. The report says 62 of the world’s 100 largest companies have consistently cut their emissions on an annual basis between 2010 […]
Activist group steps on a rake with endangered river report
River report uses scare tactics pushing misinformation about threats that don’t actually exist by Nicole Jacobs, EnergyInDepth American Rivers has just released its annual list of the top-10 “most endangered” U.S. rivers, which is based on decisions the group feels could impact the rivers and communities around them. Virginia’s Rappahannock River happens to come in […]
Opinion: Britain’s long transition from coal holds lessons for China
British coal production peaked in 1913 By John Kemp LONDON – Britain’s last deep coal mine closed on Friday, bringing the curtain down on an industry that once employed more than 1 million miners at over 3,000 collieries. Coal helped Britain become the first modern industrial power, fuelling her factories, steel works, ships and railways in […]
China vehicle emission standards toughened up for 2020
China vehicle emission standards for all new light vehicles based on European, US regs SHANGHAI, Dec 23 (Reuters) – China will require all light vehicles to adhere to tougher new “China VI” emission standards by the middle of 2020, according to a notice published by environment regulators on Friday. The Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP) said […]
Climate scientists say Trump win means US emissions may not fall as pledged
US emissions may stay flat until 2030 By Alister Doyle MARRAKESH, Morocco, Nov 10 (Reuters) – Donald Trump’s election as U.S. president muddies the outlook for efforts to cut greenhouse gases and could mean US emissions stay flat until 2030, compared with deep cuts planned by President Barack Obama, scientists said on Thursday. Republican Trump, […]
UNICEF pollution data show why fracking actually protects children’s health
UNICEF report makes clear, air pollution does cause all of these issues, making it a real threat to children By Seth Whitehead, EnergyInDepth Numerous activist-driven “studies” have suggested fracking poses a threat to the health of children, despite having no evidence to support those claims. EID recently debunked the latest attempts here and here. So […]
Major nations urge China to back aviation emissions pact -source
Chinese participation critical to success of aviation emissions pact By Allison Lampert and David Stanway MONTREAL/SHANGHAI, Sept 2 (Reuters) – Major countries are urging China to join the start of a U.N.-brokered deal to limit carbon emissions from international flights because its participation is seen as essential to hitting targets, according to an Asian source familiar […]
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