Comment Consumers (Score 1) 178
Capital One: What's in your wallet?
Consumer: None of the benefits from this proposed buyout.
Submission + - LNG on Par with Coal in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
sonlas writes: The prevailing notion that natural gas is a cleaner alternative to coal and oil as a fossil fuel is facing increasing scrutiny. While it is true that natural gas emits less carbon dioxide (CO2) per unit of heat generated when burned, the picture becomes more complex when considering other factors that contribute to its overall environmental impact. One significant concern with natural gas is the release of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, during its extraction, production, transportation, and processing. Methane is approximately 30 times more effective at trapping heat in the atmosphere than CO2 over a 100-year period. Methane leaks can occur at various stages of the gas supply chain, from wellhead emissions during drilling and extraction to leakage during transportation and distribution. Additionally, intentional venting or flaring of methane also contributes to the problem.
Recent research, highlighted in an article published in Environmental Research Letters, challenges the assumption that natural gas is a cleaner energy source compared to coal or oil. The study takes into account the full lifecycle emissions of natural gas, including methane leakage rates, and arrives at a different conclusion. With a methane leakage rate of 7.5% and other relevant factors considered, the greenhouse gas emissions from natural gas can be on par with or even exceed those of coal. Even a lower methane leakage rate of 2% can diminish the environmental advantage of natural gas significantly.
A key aspect of the study is its focus on real-world methane leakage rates. Aerial measurements conducted in various oil and gas production regions in the United States revealed substantial methane leak rates ranging from 0.65% to a staggering 66.2%. Similar leak rates have been identified in other parts of the world. These findings raise serious concerns about the climate impact of natural gas and cast doubt on its role as a so-called "transition energy" in the quest for cleaner and more sustainable energy sources.
This challenges the idea of natural gas, especially liquefied natural gas (LNG), as a suitable transition energy source and raises doubts about its environmental benefits. This complexity complicates the search for sustainable energy solutions, especially in Europe where gas was included in the green taxonomy following push from Germany.
Recent research, highlighted in an article published in Environmental Research Letters, challenges the assumption that natural gas is a cleaner energy source compared to coal or oil. The study takes into account the full lifecycle emissions of natural gas, including methane leakage rates, and arrives at a different conclusion. With a methane leakage rate of 7.5% and other relevant factors considered, the greenhouse gas emissions from natural gas can be on par with or even exceed those of coal. Even a lower methane leakage rate of 2% can diminish the environmental advantage of natural gas significantly.
A key aspect of the study is its focus on real-world methane leakage rates. Aerial measurements conducted in various oil and gas production regions in the United States revealed substantial methane leak rates ranging from 0.65% to a staggering 66.2%. Similar leak rates have been identified in other parts of the world. These findings raise serious concerns about the climate impact of natural gas and cast doubt on its role as a so-called "transition energy" in the quest for cleaner and more sustainable energy sources.
This challenges the idea of natural gas, especially liquefied natural gas (LNG), as a suitable transition energy source and raises doubts about its environmental benefits. This complexity complicates the search for sustainable energy solutions, especially in Europe where gas was included in the green taxonomy following push from Germany.
Comment Re: Why Medicare is broke. (Score 1, Interesting) 29
Medicare is broke because in the U.S.A. we vote for personal freedom over giving up a little freedom for the benefit of the community and anyone that doesn't let me do whatever I want is called a communist by the right or a facist by the left. So eventhough healthcare is super expensive do whatever you want and live however you want then the government will pay (print money) for all your medical bills when you're 65.
Comment Re: Next time it'll be a kid (Score 1) 204
0% of autonomous vehicles are texting while driving. 0% had one too many drinks before taking the wheel. There are scenarios machines deal with better than humans and vice versa (at least with our current technology and very human engineers).
Comment Re: It's sad (Score 2) 293
People love to observe and take selfies with other living things all the time in the name of science and just for fun. Maybe there's an alien Jane Goodall roaming the universe. I don't believe it, but it's unfair to assume anthills aren't worthy of our interest.
Comment Re: Desert is not good for living (Score 1) 153
Amazon women are there too
Is it still free two day delivery to the center of the earth?
Comment Re: Why does it have to be _in_ the car radio? (Score 1) 260
If these are mandated to be in a glovebox, every car is a target.
A target for who? The thieves on their mobility scooters after their $4.99 senior discount breakfast at Denny's? Yes, there's s a market for everything and your other arguments are well taken, but this one is overblown.
Comment Re: Why does it have to be _in_ the car radio? (Score 1) 260
If these are mandated to be in a glovebox, every car is a target.
A target for who? The thieves on their mobility scooters after their $4.99 senior discount breakfast at Denny's? I believe AM radio is important for emergency communications. Forcing cars to support AM radio is no better than forcing iPhones to support AM radio or forcing homes to come with an AM radio. There are a lot of options for AM radio that don't require a $30,000 carrying case.
Comment tiny battery vs. tiny engine (Score 1) 33
It's been a while since I took Biology but isn't mitochondria the engine that produces energy for the body, not the
tiny battery
that stores it? Or better yet the editor should've removed the analogy completely and nothing of value would've been lost.
Comment Re: Why is this a problem? (Score 1) 296
If I am paying even $1 that went into the development and manufacturing of the software locked powerful engine vs if they went with a cheaper non-software locked less powerful engine then I think this is sucks for consumers. If Mercedes is truly saving money by giving everyone the locked engine and passing on that saving to consumers then I am not opposed to this behavior. Which scenario is more likely though?
Comment Re: Court already squashed elsewhere (Score 1) 232
From the same website, different article..."That decision was highly technical, however, and likely leaves other avenues for gas stove bans to be passed at the state and local levels." Looks like NY found another way.
Comment Re: What did they think was going to happen? (Score 1) 99
What did they think was going to happen?
Exactly what did happen. People flocking to VPN companies, so stock prices appreciate and legislators can cash out early retirement somewhere other than Utah. The system is working as designed
Comment Re: That's not how the FDIC works (Score 1) 38
I think it is a smart and 100% not weird choice for Apple and GS. Go to First Republic Bank if you want an account without a cap...oh wait they don't exist anymore.
Comment Re: counteract? (Score 1) 131
I'm going to have to assume Mrs Doubtfire is banned in Florida. Bastion of freedom that it is.
Mrs. Doubtfire was released by 20th Century Fox not Disney. It's safe.
Comment Re: I’m fine with this but (Score 1) 115
If there's an uptick in injuries and deaths from equipment, then
you'll start seeing ads to repeal the law. "(cue sad music) Bob is a 5th generation farmer. It's in his DNA. After Bob lost his arm when his tractor unexplicably started moving on it's own, he could no longer support his family and they lost the family farm. Vote YES to repeal this dangerous law that's killing and hurting farmers! Say YES for farmers safety and security!"...paid for by Friends of Farmers PAC not affiliated with any political party or candidate.
