Energy & Fuel

"EPA to Tighten Limits on Mercury and Other Pollutants From Power Plants"

"The Biden administration said Wednesday that it would require coal- and oil-fired power plants to reduce emissions of several hazardous air pollutants, including mercury, a neurotoxin that can cause developmental problems in infants and children."

Source: NYTimes, 04/06/2023

"Gulf Drilling Safer 13 Years After BP Spill, But Major Gaps Remain: Report

"The safety of oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico has dramatically improved since the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon disaster, but progress has been uneven and critical gaps must be addressed to prevent accidents that can threaten workers, the environment and public health, a report released Tuesday by the National Academy of Sciences said."

Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune, 04/05/2023

"UAE Plans Huge Oil And Gas Expansion As It Hosts UN Climate Summit"

"The United Arab Emirates, which is hosting this year’s UN climate summit, has the third biggest net zero-busting plans for oil and gas expansion in the world, the Guardian can reveal. Its plans are surpassed only by Saudi Arabia and Qatar."

Source: Guardian, 04/04/2023

"Mountain Valley Pipeline's West Virginia Water Permit Tossed By Court"

"A federal appeals court on Monday vacated a water permit needed by developers to restart construction on the Mountain Valley pipeline in West Virginia, marking the latest setback for the $6.2 billion project."

Source: Reuters, 04/04/2023

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