Accidental pipeline leaks – caused by things like punctures, corrosion, severe weather and faulty equipment – happen routinely and are a climate menace that is not currently counted in the official U.S. tally of greenhouse gas emissions, according to a Reuters examination of public data and regulatory documents.
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Chubb Insurance Demands Energy Producers Cut Methane Emissions for Coverage
Global insurer Chubb Ltd. is tightening its requirements on insurance policies for oil-and- gas producers, demanding that they reduce emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
EPA Finalizes Tough New Emissions Rules for Heavy-duty Trucks
The EPA finalized new emissions standards to drastically cut smog- and soot-forming emissions from heavy-duty trucks, the first of a series of actions planned to cut vehicle pollution.
Boardrooms Urged Not to Let Climate Change Drop Off the Agenda After Pandemic
Board directors have been informed of the need to maintain focus on meeting the UK government’s target of a net zero carbon economy by 2050, as well as the short-term goal of reaching a 50% reduction in emissions during the decade. Speaking at a webinar jointly organised by Chapter Zero and Willis Towers Watson, Susan… Continue reading Boardrooms Urged Not to Let Climate Change Drop Off the Agenda After Pandemic