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U.S. methane emissions are a “red flag,” scientists say

U.S. methane emissions are a “red flag,” scientists say

Sep 23, 2024 | Look West Newsletter

Despite its pledges to cut back, the United States is releasing more planet-warming methane into the atmosphere than ever before, according to new research from Kayrros, an environmental data company. Using a combination of satellite data and artificial intelligence,...
Scientists sound alarm over growing global methane emissions

Scientists sound alarm over growing global methane emissions

Sep 11, 2024 | Look West Newsletter

A new report from the Global Carbon Project found that methane emissions are rising at the fastest rate in recorded history. Global concentrations of methane are now 2.6 times higher than before the industrial era, despite global pledges to limit emissions. Because...
U.S. methane emissions are a “red flag,” scientists say

Project 2025 would destroy jobs, climate, and economy, analysis finds

Aug 15, 2024 | Look West Newsletter

If enacted, the climate policies outlined in Project 2025—the extremist think tank Heritage Foundation’s plan for a potential future conservative administration—would cause billions of tons of extra carbon pollution, wreck U.S. climate targets, and wipe out more...
Report finds industry-operated methane monitors miss most pollution events

Report finds industry-operated methane monitors miss most pollution events

Jun 20, 2024 | Look West Newsletter

A new report published by Earthworks and Oil Change International reveals that fossil fuel companies’ claims of reduced methane emissions rely on unreliable technology that regularly fails to detect pollution events. The Certified Gaslighting report found...
Oil and gas companies could soon be fined for emitting methane

Oil and gas companies could soon be fined for emitting methane

Jan 16, 2024 | Look West Newsletter

Last Friday, the Biden administration announced a proposed rule that would require oil and gas companies to pay a fee for emitting methane, the second-most-abundant greenhouse gas behind carbon dioxide. Methane is 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide at trapping...

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