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New study confirms extensive gas leaks in the North Sea; recommends stricter guidelines for handling of abandoned wells

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During expeditions with RV POSEIDON in 2017 and 2019, the researchers were able to detect gas leakage at 28 of 43 directly investigated wells. This study was funded by the STEMM-CCS project (grant number 654462) of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programof the European Commission. Christoph Böttner, lead author. Böttner, C., Haeckel, M.

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EPA Grants California Vehicle GHG Regulations Waiver

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The US Environmental Agency (EPA) has granted California’s waiver request enabling the state to enforce its greenhouse gas emissions standards (Pavley I) for new motor vehicles, beginning with the current model year. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Policy. EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson.

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EPA Administrator broadly outlines Trump Administration thinking on fuel economy standards and California

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In Model Year 2017, most large manufacturers used banked credits, along with technology improvements, to maintain compliance with EPA’s greenhouse gas standards. Since President Trump’s election, California has essentially carved out its own climate change policy, focusing on reducing the state’s greenhouse gas emissions.