Category: False Solutions
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Biomethane (RNG)
Biomethane, marketed as “renewable natural gas” (RNG) by the fossil fuel industry, is a form of processed biogas. Biogas is generated from decomposing animal, plant, and human waste. Framed as a renewable energy source, biomethane provides an opportunity for the gas industry to maintain its position in the energy system as opposed to investing in…
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Hydrogen
Hydrogen energy is produced through the electrolysis of water, a process that requires energy input from either renewable or non-renewable energy sources. Only green hydrogen, which makes up less than 1% of hydrogen today, uses renewable energy for this process. The use of hydrogen for heating and cooking in homes and buildings is considered a…
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False Solutions to our Climate Crisis
The following interactive guide contains in-depth information and resources on false solutions to our climate crisis, consisting of everything from academic papers to newspaper articles to informational videos and other multimedia. When referencing the term “false solutions”, we are referring to fuels and energy generation sources marketed by investors, the fossil fuel industries, and corporate utilities…