Two new reports released by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) conclude that “the role of natural gas as a ‘bridge fuel’ is behind us.” In announcing the reports, RMI states:
The past decade has seen a dramatic reduction in the costs of wind,
Trump’s Methane Rule Rollback Divides Oil and Gas Industry
- – The New York Times – 8/29/19
Aging Infrastructure Poses Growing Safety Risks
- – Non Profit Quarterly – 8/20/19
Major U.S. cities are leaking methane at twice the rate previously believed
- – Science Magazine – 7/19/19
More natural gas isn’t a “middle ground” — it’s a climate disaster
- – Vox – 5/30/19
Virginia to Establish a Methane Leakage Work Group
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced December 3 that it is establishing an ad hoc work group of stakeholders to develop a framework for limiting methane leakage from natural gas infrastructure. The group will support DEQ in its collection and evaluation of data to inform the regulation development process.
Governor Northam Announces Initiative to Target Pipeline Methane Leaks
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced on September 12 the formation of a special workgroup to “develop a framework for limiting methane leakage from natural gas infrastructure and landfills.” The announcement was part of an initiative to address climate change and ocean acidification.
Atlantic Coast Pipeline — thinking about our safety?
- – The Recorder – 8/16/18
Methane leaks offset much of the climate change benefits of natural gas
- – Washington Post – 6/24/18
For 15 Years, Energy Transfer Partners Pipelines Leaked an Average of Once Every 11 Days: Report
- -DeSmog – 4/17/18