Emissions

How Is Energy-from-Waste Shifting EU Policy on Methane Emissions?
Environmental & Regulations How Is Energy-from-Waste Shifting EU Policy on Methane Emissions?

The analysis released on 27 February 2025 recognizes Energy-from-Waste (EfW) as a pivotal approach in reducing methane emissions by diverting waste from landfills to biological treatment and energy recovery. This important recognition contrasts starkly with the EU Methane Strategy of 2020, which

Can Satellite Technology Improve CO2 Emissions Monitoring Accuracy?
Environmental & Regulations Can Satellite Technology Improve CO2 Emissions Monitoring Accuracy?

In a rapidly changing climate landscape, monitoring carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions with precision is essential for developing effective climate policies and mitigating global warming's impacts. The current reliance on ground-based measurements presents significant challenges, given CO2's

Is Airborne Lead Still a Threat to Infant Health Despite Reductions?
Environmental & Regulations Is Airborne Lead Still a Threat to Infant Health Despite Reductions?

The presence of lead in the environment, specifically airborne lead, has long been recognized as a significant health hazard, particularly for vulnerable populations such as infants. Despite considerable efforts to reduce lead exposure, particularly through the phase-out of leaded gasoline, a

Immediate Carbon Capture Solutions Needed Amid Political Uncertainty
Environmental & Regulations Immediate Carbon Capture Solutions Needed Amid Political Uncertainty

The urgency for carbon capture and commercialization technologies has never been more pressing. With anticipated economic and political uncertainties accompanying the shifting U.S. administration, the need for robust, economically feasible, and scalable carbon capture methods is paramount. The

Are Ohio Utilities Endangering Public Health to Ease Coal Ash Rules?
Environmental & Regulations Are Ohio Utilities Endangering Public Health to Ease Coal Ash Rules?

Ohio's utility companies are currently embroiled in a contentious debate over environmental regulations, sparking significant concern among environmental groups and the public who fear the potential health risks. These companies have requested the Trump administration to relax rules

Are Utilities Prioritizing Profit Over Environmental Promises?
Environmental & Regulations Are Utilities Prioritizing Profit Over Environmental Promises?

Growing concerns are emerging about Duke Energy and other utilities backpedaling on their environmental promises, particularly in North Carolina. The primary focus is on their efforts to weaken EPA regulations on coal ash and natural gas emissions, a move seen as prioritizing corporate interests

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