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energy-and-environment1 year ago•2 min saved

Exxon CEO Urges Trump to Uphold Climate Regulations and Paris Agreement

Exxon CEO Darren Woods argues against scrapping methane regulations and emphasizes the need for oil companies to play a larger role in climate talks, focusing on transitioning existing energy systems to lower carbon rather than replacing them entirely. He criticizes the inconsistent US environmental regulations and stresses the importance of stable policies for business and society. Woods also highlights Exxon's efforts to decarbonize operations and explore alternative hydrocarbon uses, while maintaining that the company will not set targets for reducing scope 3 emissions.

via Semafor|

#climate-summit #energy-and-environment #energy-transition

environment2 years ago•3 min saved

"Canada's Ambitious Plan: Slashing Oil and Gas Emissions by 2030"

The Canadian government has proposed measures to slash methane emissions from the oil and gas industry, including prohibiting venting of gas into the environment, limiting flaring to emergency cases, and improving inspection and reporting standards. The move is part of Canada's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. Additionally, construction is set to begin next year on a 1.9 billion-euro electricity cable that will connect the power grids of Greece and Cyprus, with plans for an eventual extension to Israel's power grid. Meanwhile, a massive hole has opened up in the Sun's atmosphere, measuring more than 60 times the diameter of the Earth across at its peak. In other news, Florida running back Trevor Etienne has entered the transfer portal, and private equity firm Bain Capital is set to make over ten times its initial investment with the $8.7 billion sale of Cerevel Therapeutics.

via Yahoo Canada Finance|

#climate-change #environment #infrastructure