Our new analysis finds that the proposed US petrochemical buildout could cause massive new fossil fueled emissions, equivalent to nearly 40 coal power plants in annual emissions. We've broken down the key findings in our blog. ciel.org/the-us-petroch…

☠️ Another petrochemical train disaster in Ohio 🚂 Evacuations are under order yet again in Ohio after a train car carrying styrene — a toxic, flammable petrochemical used to make plastics and rubber — was found to be leaking. 🧵 Keep reading 👇

The fossil fuel industry continues to pocket massive profits and subsidies. Meanwhile, everyday people bear the costs of climate catastrophe – from rising insurance premiums to lost livelihoods. Those who shoulder the blame must foot the bill. #UNGA

If this buildout proceeds, more than 7% of U.S. GHG emissions could come from the petrochemical sector, write Barnaby Pace and Lindsey Jurca Durland of Center for International Environmental Law. commondreams.org/opinion/us-pet…

On the heels of the hottest summer on record, the US is poised for a #petrochemical buildout that would add more emissions than all US commercial aviation. Barnaby Pace and I wrote a piece on why this is a mistake we can't afford. commondreams.org/opinion/us-pet…

🚢 A damaged cargo ship carrying 20,000 tons of #FossilFertilizers from Russia is stalled off the coast of Kent 🇬🇧. Its cargo of thousands of tons of hazardous #Toxic nitrogen-based fertilizer could lead to a disastrous explosion. READ: nytimes.com/2024/10/06/wor… A thread 🧵👇

Under Trump, EPA scientists say managers encouraged them to delete evidence of chemicals’ harms, including cancer, miscarriage & neurological problems, from their reports — and in some cases, they said, their managers deleted the information themselves. propublica.org/article/epa-sc…

Fact 1: The IEA, CCC and other expert analysts say heat pumps are the best way to decarbonise home heat Fact 2: Dale has a commercial interest in biogas, which he claims is a viable alternative to heat pumps Fact 3: Biogas is not, in fact, a viable alternative to heat pumps

EHN reporting collaboration wins Lion Publishing Award! The bilingual Altavoz Lab investigation documented failures of the Texas state air monitoring system and increased community awareness of pollution linked to Houston’s petrochemical industry. ehn.org/ehn-award-for-…

An unhinged list of places scientists have found microplastics—including dolphin breath. heated.world/p/microplastic…

Here's Raytheon getting charges with -- count 'em -- four crimes! For arms trafficking, bribery and defrauding the government. And... No one goes to prison. 🐓 💩 justice.gov/opa/pr/raytheo…

Incredible stat: A single container ship of solar panels can provide as much electricity as more than 50 large LNG tankers of gas – or 100 large coal ships There's many more insights in IEA Energy Technology Perspectives 2024 – here's a selection 🧵 1/7

Fossil fuels account for 40% of global shipping trade by volume – but only 10% by value 2/7

As a former Environment Minister responsible for environmental assessments I can't emphasize how bonkers it is that this mega CCS project won't require a provincial environmental assessment despite huge risks in terms of safety, impact, effectiveness, cost. All risk to Albertans.

FYI, this is how SpaceX, a private company, marks their emails in an attempt to have it exempt from the FOIA when they communicate with a govt agency.

I'm moving over to the other place. Please do give me a follow at barnabypace.bsky.social

Here's my latest. The cleanup in the Niger Delta, where people drink and fish in oily water, “failed completely” with “significant opportunities” for malpractice awarding contracts, a tranche of leaked UN investigations, emails, letters and minutes reveal apnews.com/article/nigeri…

So you can park on the pavement if you need a new pair of Skechers*😯😯😯😯 *and you have a diplomatic numberplate. Saw this Friday. How can it be allowed?

Hurricane season has arrived in the US. As storms grow stronger, protections crumble — yet fossil fuel and insurance industry profits soar in the eye of the storm. Leaders must decide whose side they’re on.👇 Read my latest piece with Barnaby Pace.

It’s time for states, especially those in the eye of the storm, to lead where the federal government is failing, write Lindsey Jurca, Charles Slidders, and Barnaby Pace of Center for International Environmental Law. commondreams.org/opinion/trump-…