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There’s Only One Kind Of “Just” Transition I Want To See

Creative Greenius

The kind of justice I believe in does not give “them that’s got” an uninterrupted pipeline to keep profiting from pollution. Oil, gas and coal workers have all known for more than a dozen years that their work was helping to destroy people’s health and well being. That ain’t justice. None of them are innocent bystanders.

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ICCT study examines current & projected use of heavy fuel oil in Arctic shipping; growth in BC emissions points to need for policies

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A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) estimates heavy fuel oil (HFO) use, HFO carriage, the use and carriage of other fuels, black carbon (BC) emissions, and emissions of other air and climate pollutants for the year 2015, with projections to 2020 and 2025. Click to enlarge. —Comer et al.

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NRC report finds that large-scale production of algal biofuels poses sustainability concerns; not a definitive barrier

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However, these concerns are not a definitive barrier for future production, the report says; innovations that would require research and development could help realize algal biofuels’ full potential. The committee is not aware of any published studies that include measured emissions of air pollutants from open-pond cultivation.

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Six refineries in $425M settlement with EPA and DOJ over emissions violations

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and Par Hawaii Refining that resolves alleged Clean Air Act violations and protects public health by reducing air pollution at six refineries. Strict internal leak definitions: 500 ppm for valves and 2000 ppm for pumps. Tesoro will also pay a $10.45 million civil penalty. Enhanced leak detection and repair (ELDAR) program.

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Top 5 electric vehicles books you must read

Electric Vehicles India

As we already know how the ICE vehicles are impacting the environment mostly the air. Due to the ICE vehicles combustion, the world is suffering from air pollution and its related problems. So if you are looking to build your own electric two-wheeler this book will definitely help you to do that.

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Honeywell UOP opens first facility in China to test flare emissions for VOCs

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As a global flare technology leader, Honeywell’s advanced Callidus technology, complete database, and profound experience in related areas definitely will contribute to the successful completion of our project. We encourage companies to think ahead and consider switching to more environmentally friendly solutions for the long run.

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EPA Issues Final Endangerment Finding for Greenhouse Gases

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EPA’s final findings respond to the 2007 US Supreme Court decision that GHGs fit within the Clean Air Act definition of air pollutants. billion barrels of oil over the lifetime of model year 2012-2016 vehicles, according to EPA analysis. EPA also finds that GHG emissions from on-road vehicles contribute to that threat.

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