There are hundreds of leaking National Grid gas lines — 15 of which “pose an imminent explosion and fire hazard” — throughout some of Greater Boston’s most vulnerable neighborhoods and the company is not meeting its legal obligation to solve the problem, according to the Conservation Law Foundation. In a letter outlining their intent to … Read more
On Earth and in space, efforts are underway to curb emissions of the super-pollutant methane, a greenhouse gas. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias looks at the latest innovations and policies, as the International Energy Agency warns the clock is ticking to win the fight against climate change. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz … Read more
Buzachi Neft, the oil company in Kazakhstan responsible for the leak of tonnes of highly potent greenhouse gas methane, has been slapped with a fine of $780,000 (£614,000). The authorities swung into action after a BBC report made revelations about the leak last week in one of their reports. A well located in the Mangistau … Read more
A concerning environmental crisis is unfolding globally as waste dumps release over 1,200 significant methane leaks, exacerbating the already critical issue of greenhouse gas emissions. This alarming revelation raises serious questions about waste management practices, environmental stewardship and the imperative for urgent action to mitigate the environmental impact of these methane leaks. Since 2019, there … Read more
A well in Kazakhstan continued to leak methane for six months in what is being termed one of the worst methane leaks ever recorded. According to a BBC report, it took place last year after a blowout led to a fire in a gas well in June last year, which was only brought under control … Read more
