Tag: pollution

Trump picked Lee Zeldin to lead the EPA. What does that mean for the environment?

Trump nominated Lee Zeldin to lead the EPA. What does that mean? Deregulation justified as boosts for the economy and…

What Happens to the World if Forests Stop Absorbing Carbon? Ask Finland.

Natural sinks of forests and peat were key to Finland’s ambitious target to be carbon neutral by 2035. But now,…

Oregon’s Largest Natural Gas Company Said It Was Going Green. It Sells as Much Fossil Fuel as Before.

Seven years ago, Oregon’s biggest natural gas company set out to convince lawmakers and residents that an abundant new source…

Spying From Space: How Satellites Help Identify and Rein In Methane Leaks

Methane leaks, the primary component in natural gas, have caused the levels of methane in the atmosphere to steadily rise…