Elizabeth Bourguet

“Super-emitters” in California: The few facilities with outsize methane emissions

Researchers have identified a surprising source of the majority of California’s concentrated methane emissions: landfills. Oil and gas producers and dairy operations are the state’s other two major sources of this powerful greenhouse gas. Identifying the facilities that emit the most methane can help California take action.

Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Elizabeth Bourguet

Despite international efforts, scientists see increase in HFC-23, a potent greenhouse gas

Despite an international agreement to control hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), a new study found that emissions of this extremely potent greenhouse gas are higher now than at any point in history. Failure to control these emissions could derail global efforts to fight climate change.

Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Elizabeth Bourguet
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