150 million Americans breathe in harmful air pollutants that pose a grave health risk and increases their susceptibility of dying from COVID-19 The coronavirus pandemic has forced people throughout America as well as other countries all across the world to...
People who live in regions where air pollutant levels are high may be at higher risk of succumbing to Covid-19. Several new studies indicate that air pollution may be a major contributor to Covid-19 related deaths. One study that analyzed...
Atmospheric methane levels have reached an all-time high, with annual atmospheric methane increases recorded in 2019 being the second highest since the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) began collecting this data in 1983. Atmospheric methane levels reached around 1,875...
The demand for renewable natural gas (RNG) for producing electricity may have tapered off, but according to industry experts, there is growing demand for renewable natural gas in the transportation sector, offering new opportunities for RNG producers. The transportation sector...
Solid waste management and recycling trade associations issue coronavirus safety guidelines to ensure the health and safety of workers in the waste industry. Are Workers at Risk of Occupational Exposure to Viruses at Solid Waste Management Facilities? Workers in the...
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released two guidance documents that aim to help businesses that use carbon capture equipment to remove CO2 from the atmosphere to apply for tax credits. Because carbon capture technology that removes CO2 from...
Why Removal of Hydrogen Sulfide from Biogas is Important Since hydrogen sulfide is potentially toxic and corrosive when present in natural biogas, the biogas needs to be purified by having this unwanted component removed. Alkaline washing liquid is an effective...
As we kick off 2020 it is worth noting that two new tax credits have been introduced for projects in the biogas industry. Both tax credits can be applied to new biogas projects that will be implemented this year, as...
Introduction Biogas is a renewable source of energy extracted from organic matter such as animal waste and plant material, referred to as biomass. There is a vast range of biomass available that can be used as a fuel source in...
