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Government of Canada approves $11B Pacific NorthWest LNG Project

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The project is subject to over 190 legally binding conditions that will lessen the environmental impacts of the project. will be required to comply with mitigation measures that will minimize adverse effects on fish, fish habitat, marine mammals, wetlands, migratory birds, and human health. For example, Pacific NorthWest LNG Ltd.

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New study confirms extensive gas leaks in the North Sea; recommends stricter guidelines for handling of abandoned wells

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The authors of the study encourage the industry to publish their data and recommend more independent emission measurements from abandoned wells in order to develop stricter guidelines and legally binding regulations for abandonment procedures. Böttner, C., Haeckel, M. Schmidt, C. Vielstädte, J. Karsten, T.

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Perspective: The Role of Offsets in Climate Change Legislation

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This article shows that including offsets in climate change legislation would likely make an emissions program more cost-effective by: (a) providing an incentive for non-regulated sources to generate emission reductions; and (b) expanding emission compliance opportunities for regulated entities. Assuming the offset is legitimate—i.e.,

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IMO agrees mandatory system for collecting ships’ fuel consumption data

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The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved mandatory requirements for ships to record and report their fuel consumption. IMO said that the move sends a clear signal about its commitment to climate change mitigation. —IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim.

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Developing Countries Torpedo Plans for Cutting Carbon Emissions from Ships

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The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) had been set to approve an Energy Efficient Design Index (EEDI) for ships at its meeting last week in London, following four years of work, T&E said.

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House Chairmen Waxman, Markey Release Draft of Energy and Climate Legislation; Among the Many Provisions Are Cap-and-Trade, Harmonization of CAFE and California Vehicle Regulations, and Low Carbon Fuel Standard

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Markey of the Energy and Environment Subcommittee on Tuesday released a draft of far-reaching energy and climate legislation that targets job creation, promotes renewables and energy efficiency, and places limits on emissions of greenhouse gases. heavy duty on-road vehicles, off-road vehicles, locomotives, marine and aviation engines.

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New Joint Research Centre Reference Report sets out options for reducing emissions from shipping

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Marine fuel oil has a very high sulphur content which ranges from a global average of 27,000 ppm (parts per million) to 10,000 ppm in Sulphur Emission Control Areas (SECAs). The legal position on shipping emissions. The scope of this commitment is set out in the EU’s climate and energy legislation.

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