U.S. EPA receives 52 new petitions for retroactive biofuel blending waivers
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has received 52 new petitions for retroactive biofuel blending waivers that, if granted, would help bring oil refiners into compliance with a court ruling this year, EPA data showed on Thursday ..read more
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Special Report: Millions of abandoned oil wells are leaking methane, a climate menace
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In May 2012, Hanson and Michael Rowe noticed an overpowering smell, like rotten eggs, seeping from an abandoned gas well on their land in Kentucky. The fumes made the retired couple feel nauseous, dizzy, and short of breath ..read more
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Coronavirus a recipe for disaster for German potatoes
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German demand for potatoes and potato products has collapsed during the coronavirus crisis, meaning the vegetable is being used as animal feed or for making biogas instead, an industry body said on Tuesday ..read more
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Exclusive: U.S. Democratic Party irked by council's 'insurgent' climate plan - sources
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The Democratic National Committee's council on climate change irked party leadership when it published policy recommendations this month that ventured beyond presidential candidate Joe Biden's plan, according to three people familiar with the matter ..read more
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EU set to slightly surpass 2030 renewable energy goal, but funding boost needed
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The European Union looks set to slightly beat its goal to get a third of its energy from renewable sources by 2030, but public support will be needed to offset a drop in clean power investment due to COVID-19, the bloc's top energy official said ..read more
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Botswana investigates 154 elephant deaths, rules out poaching
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Botswana is investigating the mysterious deaths of at least 154 elephants over two months in the northwest of the country, a wildlife official said on Monday, although poaching or poisoning have been ruled out ..read more
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Norilsk Nickel board backs creating sustainable development role after spill
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The board of Norilsk Nickel has recommended creating a position of senior vice-president for sustainable development, the Russian mining company said on Monday, following a fuel spill in the Arctic city where it is based ..read more
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Norilsk Nickel creates sustainable development role after spill
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The board of Norilsk Nickel has created a position of senior vice-president for sustainable development, the Russian mining company said on Monday, following a fuel spill in the Arctic city where it is based ..read more
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Six EU countries lead push for clean hydrogen support
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Six European Union countries, including Germany, France and the Netherlands, have called for EU legislation and increased funding to support hydrogen, a low-carbon technology in line for cash from the bloc's coronavirus recovery fund ..read more
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U.N. rights expert asks to give evidence in South Africa air pollution case
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A United Nations human rights expert wants to submit evidence in a lawsuit against the South African government over its alleged failure to address long-term air pollution linked to burning coal, court papers show ..read more
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