Why this is important: The assessment posits the U.S. will lose 10 percent of its gross domestic product by the end of the century if no additional action is taken to curb climate change
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Currents Energy Industry Insights: November 2018 #4
By William Herlihy & Nicholas Preservati | Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLCSign up and get Breaking Energy news in your inbox.
We will never sell or share your information without your consent. See our privacy policy.UN Special Report Confirms Urgent Need To Reduce Methane Emissions
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
The latest UN IPCC report makes it crystal clear that carbon dioxide (CO2) is not the only pollutant that matters for limiting future warming. Deep reductions in emissions of non-CO2 pollutants, particularly methane (CH4), are essential to staying below temperature targets, and have the added benefits of improving public health, food security, and ecosystems. Further, the new report… Keep reading →
Investors: Methane Targets Wanted
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
With upcoming annual meetings full of shareholder resolutions calling on companies to set greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets, EDF released “Taking Aim”, a new paper explaining why methane targets are the next frontier for the oil and gas industry and establishing five keys for strong targets. The paper explains how companies that set targets are more likely… Keep reading →
Environmental Stewardship Is A Core Value
By Energy Tomorrow Blog
At its core, environmentalism is about good stewardship – respecting the air, land and water as we thoughtfully put to good use the earth’s resources. Like natural gas and oil, which are vital to fulfilling modern expectations for life, health and prosperity. In our industry, environmental stewardship is a core value that professionals like Anadarko… Keep reading →
Meet The Women Of The Clean Energy And Sustainability Workforce
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
I remember some of the first interactions I had with companies working in the clean energy industry. I was an analyst at the time, which meant the conversations were more often than not, very technical, wonky, and with men. At first, this was overwhelming. But my all-women MBA program prepared me for the male-dominated business… Keep reading →
Trade Secrets: Protecting Clean Energy Technology
By Kenneth Aruda, Ph.D. & Maximilienne Giannelli Ph.D. | Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
In today’s competitive marketplace, it is vital that you have a comprehensive plan in place to protect your intellectual property.
Could Wastewater From Oil And Gas Production Help Solve Our Water Crisis? Not Without Better Science
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
Climate change is drastically raising demands on the world’s fresh water supplies, and as a result, governments, scientists, and others are actively searching for new ways to manage and preserve our water resources. One consideration includes repurposing wastewater generated from on-shore oil and gas development, which produces a whopping 900 billion gallons of water annually in the U.S. alone.… Keep reading →
A Global Game Changer For Energy Efficiency Investments
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
Three hospitals in England recently cut energy costs in half after spending the equivalent of $18 million in energy efficiency upgrades. The projects got a much-needed boost from a certification that gave investors confidence the retrofits would bring returns. With millions of buildings in need of upgrades and the emergence of a $20-billion retrofit industry in the United States… Keep reading →
2018 Federal Budget – Tax Support For Clean Energy
By Christopher Ross | DLA Piper
Canada’s Finance Minister Bill Morneau delivered the government’s 2018 federal budget on February 27, 2018.
Methane A Potential Blind Spot For Canadian Oil And Gas Industry, Says Investor
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
While a growing number of global oil and gas companies step up to reduce methane emissions, many operators in Canada have hesitated to take concrete action, perhaps waiting instead for federal and provincial regulations to address the issue. EDF’s Sean Wright recently sat down with Jamie Bonham, Manager of Corporate Engagement at NEI, a Canadian investment… Keep reading →
