But new research suggests the alternative fuels are less of a bridge and more of a staircase. In response to growing climate concerns and cheaper renewables, utilities are now publicly considering phasing out gas plants before their expiration dates. “We have historically tended to focus on very large point sources [of pollution] like power plants and factories,” Buonocore said. Harvard research scientist Jonathan BuonocoreThe study comes as emissions from buildings take center stage in the climate policy fight. “Because we’ve been focusing on gas emissions, there’s been a blindness to other air pollutants that are hazardous to health.”

Source: Huffington Post May 05, 2021 10:00 UTC