Global upstream oil and gas methane emissions are likely to be severely underestimated according to a new study that found the UK's offshore methane leakage levels are five times higher than reported, due to outdated emission factors.
In an important case considering the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal’s powers to issue stay orders under the state’s revised Environment Protection Act, big global meat products company Van Hessen has been denied a stay of a prohibition notice that will potentially cost it up to $200,000 per week and result in the loss of 30 full time jobs.
Toxic emissions from some coal-fired power stations have risen even though they are generating less electricity than in the past, according to an analysis of National Pollutant Inventory data.