Articles tagged with "environmental-policy"
Helium & Hot Air: Saskatchewan’s Greenwashing Sustainability Claims - CleanTechnica
The article critiques Saskatchewan’s government for promoting misleading sustainability claims, particularly highlighting an ad campaign that touts the province as a leader in environmental stewardship. A key example is the province’s helium production being equated to planting billions of trees. While Saskatchewan’s helium extraction produces relatively low greenhouse gas emissions compared to global standards—due to a unique geological occurrence where helium is found alongside nitrogen rather than methane—this advantage is a matter of geological luck rather than deliberate environmental policy. The province is essentially marketing this natural quirk as a conscious sustainability achievement, despite continuing significant emissions from oil and gas extraction, which accounts for about 30% of its greenhouse gases. The article further contextualizes Saskatchewan’s overall environmental impact, noting that it remains one of Canada’s highest per-capita emitters of greenhouse gases, with roughly 74 million tons of CO2 equivalent emitted in 2023—about six times the per-capita emissions of Ontario or Quebec. Besides oil and gas, major emission sources include coal and natural
energyhelium-extractionsustainabilitygreenhouse-gas-emissionsmethane-emissionsnatural-gasenvironmental-policyThe EPA, Power Plants And Planetary Boundaries - Everything Is Connected - CleanTechnica
The article discusses the recent announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to repeal all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants, effectively eliminating regulations established under previous administrations, notably those of Barack Obama and Joe Biden. The EPA’s justification centers on the claim that carbon dioxide emissions from thermal power plants have decreased from about 5.5% of global emissions in 2005 to approximately 3% today, arguing that further reductions would have minimal impact on public health. The proposal includes repealing emission guidelines for existing fossil fuel steam units and carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) standards for coal-fired plants and new turbines, signaling a significant rollback of environmental protections. Supporters of the rollback, including EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, former President Donald Trump, and industry representatives like the National Mining Association and West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey, praise the move as a boost to coal power, energy dominance, and economic development. They emphasize the importance of
energyEPApower-plantsgreenhouse-gas-emissionsfossil-fuelscarbon-captureenvironmental-policyA No Kings Day Demand For Climate Action And Democracy Protections - CleanTechnica
The article emphasizes the importance of standing up for social safety programs and democratic protections on No Kings Day, highlighting critical programs such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance, Medicare, Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, and veterans' services. It stresses the need to defend immigrants' rights and the right to peaceful assembly while calling for urgent climate action. The article critiques former President Donald Trump’s policies, arguing they undermine the U.S.’s ability to combat climate change, damage international alliances like the Paris Agreement, and threaten democratic principles by concentrating power in a manner reminiscent of monarchy. The piece explains that the Founding Fathers designed the U.S. government as a republic with checks and balances to prevent tyranny, contrasting this with the autocratic tendencies seen in Trump’s leadership. It notes that the climate crisis is a unique challenge that spans both present and future generations, requiring consistent, long-term policies rather than erratic measures like the “TACO” (Trump Always Chickens Out) tariff approach. The article calls for strong,
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