Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The fossil fuel industry has systematically contaminated our environment with a wide range of toxic chemicals for over a century. Examples are benzene, hydrofluoric acid, particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and many, many other toxic pollutants. Refining uses many risky industrial processes.

Ground-Level Ozone 230

Ground-Level Ozone Fossil Fuels Ozone Air Pollution 230

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

This investment will enable us to begin transitioning our fleet from burning fossil fuels to using renewable resources to reduce our carbon footprint, which will benefit both our company and our community.” It also helps lower the level of carbon dioxide, one of the greenhouse gases heating up the climate, in the air.

Nitrogen Oxides 75

Nitrogen Oxides Ground-Level Ozone Carbon Monoxide Carbon Dioxide 75

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2023

Shell also emitted the dangerous pollutants nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide from sources at the plant in the final months of 2022 at rates that exceed permit limits. The Shell petrochemicals complex is ground zero for an identity crisis playing out in the fossil fuel space.

Air Pollution 98

Air Pollution Nitrogen Oxides Carbon Monoxide Fossil Fuels 98

Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

(While burning methane to generate energy releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, the overall climate impact is reduced and the gas could potentially replace fossil fuel sources.)

Carbon Dioxide 147

Carbon Dioxide 2013 Nitrogen Oxides Carbon Monoxide 147

ESA

APRIL 5, 2021

Joe Manchin III (D-WV) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) raised objections to her nomination because of her opposition to fossil fuels. Klein’s name was withdrawn for the job before Debra Haaland was confirmed to be the Interior secretary. Nominations are due May 3, 2021.

2021 74

2021 Technology Technology Conservation 74