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The Lesson of 1975 for Today's Pessimists

31Dec

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The Lesson of 1975 for Today's Pessimists

Things always seem dark and desperate before a new age of innovation kicks off.

28Dec

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Treasury Drops a Hydrogen Bomb

President Biden’s climate policy contradictions keep piling up. Witness the family feud that blew up late last week between the renewables lobby and green groups over the Biden Administration’s new proposed rules for the Inflation Reduction Act clean hydrogen tax credit. The IRA created a new tax credit for producing clean hydrogen from low-emissions sources. The climate lobby envisions clean hydrogen someday replacing fossil fuels in airplanes, long-distance trucking, shipping, and steel and fertilizer manufacturing. The dispute is over how the government should define “clean.” Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8

A Long-Shot Climate Bet Suddenly Turns Hot

16Dec

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A Long-Shot Climate Bet Suddenly Turns Hot

Updated Dec. 16, 2023 5:53 pm ETIt seemed like a far-fetched idea not that long ago—sucking carbon from the sky to prevent it from warming the planet. Now companies are spending billions of dollars to make it happen.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8

18Nov

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California Wants to Ban Your Choo-Choo

Gavin Newsom wants to be President, but in some respects the Governor already is, as the Biden Administration lets California impose its climate rules on the other 49 states. In the latest example, the Environmental Protection Agency has green-lighted Sacramento’s plan to outlaw diesel locomotives.The California Air Resources Board (CARB) in April approved a regulation that would require railroads to replace diesel with “zero emission” locomotives. Diesel locomotives typically have a useful life of 40 years or more, but the regulation would bar those that are 23-years or older from running in the state after 2029.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8

To Slow Climate Change, Curb Methane First

17Nov

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To Slow Climate Change, Curb Methane First

Many environmentalists are understandably skeptical about a climate gathering that will be led by the chief executive of the United Arab Emirates’ national oil company. But the meeting, which begins Nov. 30 in Dubai, could have a positive outcome if the oil and gas industry makes a verifiable commitment to cut methane pollution. Reducing methane pollution is the most effective way to slow the rate of global warming in the short term, according to the United Nations Environment Program. Cutting carbon-dioxide emissions is important for long-term climate health, but reducing methane pollution now will result in lower global temperatures than we’d otherwise see in the next decade. Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8

Pollution rising, India Inc gets into action to help employees breathe easy

8Nov

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Pollution rising, India Inc gets into action to help employees breathe easy

As New Delhi and Mumbai grapple with air pollution, with the national capital’s air quality described as equivalent to smoking 25 to 40 cigarettes a day, corporate India is taking action so that their employees can breathe a little better. Several companies are banking on pandemic-era flexible work schedules until the air clears, and many government and private firms are also offering incentives such as low-cost loans to employees investing in green technologies such as electric vehicles (EVs) and solar cookers. NTPC, for instance, is reimbursing employees for buying air purifiers, EV chargers, domestic solar thermal water heaters, and solar cookers. The country’s largest thermal power generator is also offering its over 17,000 employees conveyance advances at subs...

Do not jog in air pollution, do this instead

8Nov

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Do not jog in air pollution, do this instead

Do you jog everyday outdoors as a part of your workout routine, perhaps in the morning or evening? This workout routine may do you more harm than good if your city has a poor air quality index and pollution. Here's what you can do instead.

Can heart attack be triggered by air pollution?

3Nov

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Can heart attack be triggered by air pollution?

In conclusion, while air pollution may not directly trigger a heart attack, it plays a significant role in increasing the risk of heart attacks, especially in individuals with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions. Reducing exposure to air pollution through cleaner energy sources, better urban planning, and personal precautions is essential for protecting heart health and overall well-being. Further research is needed to fully understand the intricate mechanisms linking air pollution and heart attacks, but the evidence so far underscores the importance of addressing this public health issue.(Author: Dr. Vishal Rastogi, Director - Interventional Cardiology and Head of Advanced Heart Failure Program, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla Road, New Delhi)