California implements revolutionary new utility model for gas leaks

5 years 1 month ago
It is widely expected that the Environmental Protection Agency will soon release a proposal to weaken methane standards from oil and gas production. Such a blunder would result in increased climate pollution, energy waste and regulatory uncertainty. So, while the federal government looks to take another step backwards on oil and gas climate pollution, California […]
Tim O'Connor

California implements revolutionary new utility model for gas leaks

5 years 1 month ago
It is widely expected that the Environmental Protection Agency will soon release a proposal to weaken methane standards from oil and gas production. Such a blunder would result in increased climate pollution, energy waste and regulatory uncertainty. So, while the federal government looks to take another step backwards on oil and gas climate pollution, California […]
Tim O'Connor

California implements revolutionary new utility model for gas leaks

5 years 1 month ago

It is widely expected that the Environmental Protection Agency will soon release a proposal to weaken methane standards from oil and gas production. Such a blunder would result in increased climate pollution, energy waste and regulatory uncertainty. So, while the federal government looks to take another step backwards on oil and gas climate pollution, California […]

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Tim O'Connor

California implements revolutionary new utility model for gas leaks

5 years 1 month ago
It is widely expected that the Environmental Protection Agency will soon release a proposal to weaken methane standards from oil and gas production. Such a blunder would result in increased climate pollution, energy waste and regulatory uncertainty. So, while the federal government looks to take another step backwards on oil and gas climate pollution, California […]
Tim O'Connor

California implements revolutionary new utility model for gas leaks

5 years 1 month ago
It is widely expected that the Environmental Protection Agency will soon release a proposal to weaken methane standards from oil and gas production. Such a blunder would result in increased climate pollution, energy waste and regulatory uncertainty. So, while the federal government looks to take another step backwards on oil and gas climate pollution, California […]
Tim O'Connor

Chemical exposure webinar

5 years 1 month ago
People are exposed to chemicals through multiple sources. One of the primary sources is through the products they use. This webinar will explore what exposure means – what are the current practices for exposure assessment? What makes for leadership evaluation of exposure? Star Scott, Green Labs Program Coordinator at the University of Georgia, will talk […]
Alissa Sasso

Safer chemicals innovation

5 years 1 month ago
Consumers want products made with the safest available chemicals. Businesses are responding with policies and practices that target key chemicals of concern for removal. But what chemicals will fill their place? What happens when preferred alternatives aren’t readily available? Businesses have a major challenge and opportunity to meet growing demand for safer chemicals and products. […]
Boma Brown-West

The Chemical Footprint Project

5 years 1 month ago
How can participation in the Chemical Footprint Project help you gain recognition along your path to chemicals leadership from stakeholders? Join Mark Rossi, Executive Director of Clean Production Action and Co-Founder of the CFP, as he discusses the progress we’ve seen from companies after 3 years of the CFP. We’ll also here from CPF signatories […]
Boma Brown-West

4 new developments that prove electric trucks and buses are gaining momentum

5 years 1 month ago
The electric vehicle movement is having a moment. And I’m not talking about the usual passenger EVs that everyone already knows about — the Teslas, the Volts, the Bolts or the Leafs. I’m talking about the next wave of EV markets that, when they take off, will fundamentally change how people and freight are moved. […]
Jason Mathers

Pipeline damage prevention: A win-win for safety and the environment

5 years 1 month ago
By Mishal Thadani, Director of Market Development and Policy, Urbint Every year in the United States, 400,000 excavation projects damage underground infrastructure like water and gas pipes and electric and cable lines. A strategic mix of best practices, good policy and artificial intelligence will drive that number down. One of the advantages of burying critical […]
EDF Blogs

Pipeline damage prevention: A win-win for safety and the environment

5 years 1 month ago
By Mishal Thadani, Director of Market Development and Policy, Urbint Every year in the United States, 400,000 excavation projects damage underground infrastructure like water and gas pipes and electric and cable lines. A strategic mix of best practices, good policy and artificial intelligence will drive that number down. One of the advantages of burying critical […]
EDF Blogs

Pipeline damage prevention: A win-win for safety and the environment

5 years 1 month ago
By Mishal Thadani, Director of Market Development and Policy, Urbint Every year in the United States, 400,000 excavation projects damage underground infrastructure like water and gas pipes and electric and cable lines. A strategic mix of best practices, good policy and artificial intelligence will drive that number down. One of the advantages of burying critical […]
EDF Blogs

Lead from new “lead-free” brass faucets? An update on progress

5 years 1 month ago

Tom Neltner, J.D. is the Chemicals Policy Director and Lindsay McCormick is a Program Manager. [Update: On 10/23/19, the NSF committee responsible for revising NSF 61 tentatively agreed to tighten the limits on lead leaching from new faucets and drinking fountains. The committee will move forward with a formal vote and, if approved, will receive […]

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Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer Chemicals Initiative