Erin Murphy

Energy attorney, @EnvDefenseFund. Fighting for a livable planet for all, cheering for the @FloridaGators, & biking around DC. Views my own.

[Moms Clean Air Force @CleanAirMoms]

Today, Moms & partners delivered over 75,000 comments urging @SecretaryPete to lead on climate AND safety by directing @PHMSA_DOT to finalize comprehensive, strong pipeline leak protections as soon as possible. #CutMethane

[Erin Murphy @ErinMurphy1]

New @IEA report: Of the nearly 120 million tonnes (Mt) of methane emissions from fossil fuels in 2023, ~80 Mt came from countries that are among the top 10 emitters of methane globally. The US is the largest emitter of methane from oil & gas operations. https://t.co/ZZlbymzFSu

[Colorado Moms @CleanAirMoms_CO]

Today @cleanairmoms Laurie Anderson and @GreenLatinos Patricia Garcia Nelson were in Washington DC to provide public testimony before the Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee (GPAC) who advises PHMSA. We need strong advanced leak detection standards that protect our #climate & health.

[EDF Energy Transition @EDFEnergyEX]

📢 Big news! China just released its National Methane Action Plan 👏

11 ministries today jointly released the new roadmap to #CutMethane from all sectors - oil & gas, coal, agriculture and waste. Here's why this is so important -- thread 🧵⬇️ https://t.co/u35dwVKEV5

[Vickie Patton @_VickiePatton]

Thank you @PHMSA_DOT @SecretaryPete!

“Natural gas pipelines are ubiquitous in our neighborhoods, cities, parks and rural communities, and pipeline leaks are both safety risks and a source of methane pollution that accelerates climate change” @ErinMurphy1 @EnvDefenseFund

[EDF Energy Transition @EDFEnergyEX]

NEW: @PHMSA_DOT proposes critical rule to enhance community safety + #CutMethane from the nation's pipeline network.

"PHMSA has a powerful opportunity to protect communities across the country" while delivering on climate goals, EDF's @ErinMurphy1 said.🧵https://t.co/W2qHzFpdPz

[EDF Energy Transition @EDFEnergyEX]

Pipelines are a major source of methane pollution. Research found Permian Basin gathering lines leaking 14X more than @EPA estimates — with the same annual climate impact as 3.7 million cars. https://t.co/eLIHZgpoUr

[Erin Murphy @ErinMurphy1]

Shame on @HRBlock & @turbotax for advertising their “free” tax filing programs and then sneakily forcing users into “deluxe” or “premium” versions that charge $70+ to file your taxes.
I know this problem isn’t new, but it seems to have gotten worse.
https://t.co/rwlbaJxi2j

[Erin Murphy @ErinMurphy1]

New @IPCC_CH report is "a survival guide for humanity," per @UN Sec-Gen Guterres.
Deep, rapid, & sustained reductions in #GHG emissions are required to avert the worst climate impacts - but at this point, it is unlikely that we will avoid 1.5C warming. https://t.co/8spCkMEgew

[Erin Murphy @ErinMurphy1]

.@MarkSBrownstein for @EnvDefenseFund: The Willow Project "will lock in oil infrastructure for at least the next three decades at a time when scientists are calling for the U.S.—and the world—to urgently reduce our dependence on fossil fuels."
https://t.co/g9NcU5exy0

[Erin Murphy @ErinMurphy1]

"On its own, even infinite clean energy doesn’t change anything about emissions trajectories or global warming. For that, it has to replace the dirty kind."
-@dwallacewells
Willow Project is a drop in the bucket of global GHGs, but we can't keep dripping. https://t.co/IBAziML3Ix

[Erin Murphy @ErinMurphy1]

Powerful findings on reducing GHG emissions from food production: https://t.co/T7TaoBrSSJ

[Dr. Ilissa Ocko @ilissaocko]

3. More than half of future warming from food comes from animal products, mostly meat and dairy; only a few % comes from seafood and eggs.

But we cannot forget that diets are culturally sensitive and livestock are crucial to livelihoods for millions of farmers around the world.

[EDF Energy Transition @EDFEnergyEX]

BREAKING: NJ @GovMurphy announces major climate and electrification initiatives, including a commitment for 100% zero-emission electricity by 2035, funding for MHDEVs, building electrification and natural gas planning.

See EDF statement here: https://t.co/LbyKYYlcCR

[Erin Murphy @ErinMurphy1]

.@EnvDefenseFund #BetterHubs recommendations for clean energy transportation include:
➡️Minimize leakage & unneeded infrastructure buildout
➡️Avoid #hydrogen blending into gas distribution systems unless there is clear safety, cost, & climate justification
https://t.co/KDLvFR0N32

[Erin Murphy @ErinMurphy1]

With $12B+ in Dept of Energy funding being allocated to #hydrogen & direct air capture, industrial clean energy "hubs" are coming.
@EnvDefenseFund has developed a set of objectives to guide hub planning to protect the #climate, business, & public health:
https://t.co/f798l9A4XC

[Erin Murphy @ErinMurphy1]

Interesting / concerning @googlemaps #publictrans experience: I checked the options to get to @Dulles_Airport from DC and Google didn’t even present @wmata #SilverLine as an option, even though it runs straight to the airport! (Instead it recommended the VA Breeze bus?)

[Erin Murphy @ErinMurphy1]

Although the settlement in the IIF/SJI acquisition represents progress, more is needed. The @NJBPU must institute long-term planning to ensure that gas utilities' investments and programs are consistent with NJ climate goals to reduce GHG emissions. https://t.co/b4oBdlzdya

[Erin Murphy @ErinMurphy1]

.@NJBPU approved an investment fund's acquisition of South Jersey Industries.
The settlement contains commitments to improve transparency & reduce GHGs, such as a Non-Pipeline Alternatives program to help avoid unnecessary investments in gas infrastructure
https://t.co/8JaqFOdaec

[Erin Murphy @ErinMurphy1]

A new report from Pipeline Safety Trust (@pstrust) raises safety concerns with blending #hydrogen into existing #methane gas pipelines.
Hydrogen transport via pipeline must be approached with caution, researched thoroughly, & engineered for safety.
https://t.co/hcVDpZ6uSy

[Erin Murphy @ErinMurphy1]

"We must closely consider the need for new investments in the gas system that are unrelated to safety to avoid stranded assets and reduce reliance on gas."
--Fmr @CaliforniaPUC Comm'r @CliffCPUC on the need to align gas system oversight w/ climate goals
https://t.co/4pPEwHtcDp