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Obama's climate plan is leaking methane
The United States Environmental Protection Agency's new regulations aimed at reducing carbon emissions by 30% will no doubt lead to a cleaner economy. But the road there will be paved with methane. By requiring reductions in the energy intensity per megawatt-hour of electricity generation, utilities will have the ability to choose from an array of options for how to meet the targets. Read full article
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Disclaimer & comment rules“The problem is that many scientists dispute those claims. Robert Howarth of Cornell University believes that methane leakage could be much higher than the government says, which would mean pushing utilities to switch from coal to natural gas may not be constructive. He has conducted studies that conclude methane leakage far exceeds EPA estimates.”
Jun 11th, 2014 - 05:38 pm - Link - Report abuse 0If that is the case then let him publish his data or is it another “fabled” hockey stick curve bollocks?
Yes, there are leaks in the system such as when couplings are broken on tanking facilities; the shut off length from the valve to the outlet needs to be shorter and I am sure somebody is working on a solution for this.
There are centuries of coal deposits but until there are proven techniques for minimising pollution from the burning of coal then methane is the way to go.
Venezuela has no modern means of re-cylcing ANY of its plastic, glass or paper waste product. All of which it imports adding to the global carbon footprint.
Jun 11th, 2014 - 10:23 pm - Link - Report abuse 0We don't hear much about that do we? Nor much else about this dying State.
Why is Mercopress NOT reporting on the chaos in Venezuela?
People are dying.
The Government is massively corrupt.
There is critical insecurity and constant danger in the streets.
A critical lack of medicine.
The World’s highest Inflation Rate.
A critical lack of basic goods and services.
An ideological take-over leading to a Vene-Cuban form of enforced indentured state-dependency.
Widespread media censorship.
Constant repression of political opposition.
THOUSANDS illegally jailed without trial.
Daily torture and abuse of the Human Rights of the population.
Why does Latin America remain silent?
Why is Mercopress NOT reporting on the chaos in Venezuela?
Well, Mercopress,
Jun 12th, 2014 - 05:14 pm - Link - Report abuse 0WHY are you not addressing the Venezuela melt-down ????
This is SO serious that it needs daily press coverage.
Thanks Geoff.
Jun 12th, 2014 - 10:16 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Mercopress has been too quiet for too long. Mercopress claims that it's primary aim is to report on MercoSur Countries. One of which is VeneCuba. Sorry, Venezuela. Yet we hear more about China and the E U than Venezuela. Sure they are relevant but not CORE to the official business of this website.
Mercopress. You are pissing off your readership.
Sort it !
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