April 3, 2013
by Vignesh Gowrishankar
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Clearing the Air, and Making Clear More is Needed to Control Methane Leakage from Natural Gas

Vignesh Gowrishankar, sustainable energy advocate, New York
WRI released a new report today called Clearing the Air: Reducing Upstream Greenhouse Gas Emissions From U.S. Natural Gas Systems. Its conclusions, which echo many of ours from… Continue reading

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February 13, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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Wetland trees a significant overlooked source of methane

Wetland trees are a significant overlooked source of the potent greenhouse gas methane, according to a new study. The study may help to resolve an ongoing controversy about the origins of methane in the tropics. Continue reading

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May 19, 2012
by Thom Cmar
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Ohio fracking bill does not go far enough to protect human health and the environment

Thom Cmar, Attorney, Chicago
A modern-day gold rush is on in Ohio.  Oil and natural gas locked up in the Marcellus and Utica shale formations has attracted billions in investment from oil and gas companies ready to use new horizont… Continue reading

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March 22, 2012
by Kaid Benfield
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Nine low-tech steps for community resilience in a warming climate

Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities, Washington, DC
 
Over the past 50 years, our average global temperature has increased at the fastest rate in recorded history.  That is fact, not opinion.  Scientists say… Continue reading

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June 16, 2011
by Allen Hershkowitz
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How to Manage Food Waste

Allen Hershkowitz, Senior Scientist, NYC and throughout the world Food waste is approximately 14% of the household waste we discard. Food waste is of concern to environmental agencies and municipalities because in landfills food waste is a primary caus… Continue reading

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