Law and Environment

MAY 4, 2023

SMR requires steam, heat, and pressure to convert methane (in natural gas) to hydrogen and carbon monoxide. SMR is a high-carbon process that uses fossil fuels for process heat. How is hydrogen produced today? We make hydrogen mainly using steam methane reforming (“SMR”). What’s with the colors?

Carbon Monoxide 130

Carbon Monoxide Fossil Fuels Nuclear Power Carbon Dioxide 130

Environmental Science

JULY 30, 2018

In the US, almost every aspect of the environment is regulated - drinking water, surface water, air, hazardous waste, new construction, nuclear power plants, factories, and much more. It takes over 20 years to permit a nuclear power plant, and today people have essentially given up trying. 4 - Environmental Regulation.

Clean Water Act 52

Clean Water Act Waste Clean Air Act Regulations 52

Environmental Progress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

Between 1980 and 2018, US carbon monoxide levels decreased by 83 percent, lead by 99 percent, nitrogen dioxide by 61 percent, ozone by 31 percent, and sulfur dioxide by 91 percent. Finally, the premature closure of nuclear power plants, often in the name of fighting climate change, results in greater air pollution.

2020 95

2020 Air Pollution Climate Change Natural Gas 95

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 13, 2022

17 EarthTalk Webinar To Discuss Large-Scale Solar Trends, Impacts And Implications [PaEN] -- Still Time To Register For 2022 Statewide Litter Summit In Lancaster Nov. 1-2 [PaEN] -- Warren Times: Middle School Students Learn During Conewango Creek Cleanup -- Register Now For Oct.

Carbon Monoxide 64

Carbon Monoxide Natural Gas Nuclear Power Electricity 64