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Global Food Production Key Driver Greenhouse Emissions
2016-03-12 06:35:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Tech Times: Although global food production, animal farming and waste disposal are key drivers of greenhouse gas emissions, they are often overlooked, a new study revealed. Scientists said other greenhouse gases are more abundant than carbon dioxide. When it comes to climate change issues, the spotlight is always on the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels. However, just focusing on CO2 means overlooking other aspects that drive the rise of global temperatures, a new study revealed. This...
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EPA Introduces New Climate Crackdown on Methane Emissions Amid U.S.-Canada Announcement
2016-03-11 16:03:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
EcoWatch: On the heels of President Obama and Prime Minister Trudeaus joint announcement on new climate measures, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it will implement a rule to limit methane emissions from existing oil and gas facilities. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy said the agency will start work immediately on the regulations, meant to reduce methane emissions 40 to 45 percent below 2012 levels by 2025. Obama and Trudeau focused on methane in their agreement, along with other...
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U.S., Canada Pledge To Lower Methane Emissions In Oil And Gas sectors
2016-03-11 11:11:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
National Public Radio: Methane leaks are bad news. We'll fly over a South Texas oilfield with a leak detection crew and witness - with the aid of an infrared camera - how much methane gushes into the atmosphere.
Seattle wants to cut emissions in half by 2025
2016-03-11 10:18:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Auto Blog: In the face of global climate change, city after city and country after country are taking steps to reduce their emissions and cut their carbon footprint. As the transportation sector is a huge contributor to greenhouse gases, it's an obvious place to start, especially with the gradual shift toward electrification and alternative fuels. Often, though, the goals prove too lofty, and an enthusiastic beginning can be met with a disappointing end. Still, it's important that cities and countries continue...
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EPA to develop regulations for methane emissions from existing oil and gas wells; ICR coming in April
2016-03-10 15:55:59| Green Car Congress
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