Paper plants can emit as much CO2 as oil refineries. They’re flying under the radar.

Grist
By Tik RootMay 29, 2025, 4:15 am97 pts
For more than a century, Covington, Virginia has had one dominating feature: its paper mill. Smokestacks tower over the community of 5,500, many of whom work there. But according to a new report, the mill spews more nitrogen oxide, methane, and greenhouse gases than is generally known. “The snow is not white…

Read Article Share
Share Article
- email
- twitter
- facebook
- pocket
- reddit
- tumblr
- linkedin
- pinterest

Trending Today on EcoTopical

What $100,000 gets you in China: Rolls looks, Maybach luxe, Huawei tech – and 850 hp

Electrek

What $100,000 gets you in China: Rolls looks, Maybach luxe, Huawei tech – and 850 hp 123

Valmik Thapar, India’s tiger man, died on May 31st, aged 73

Mongabay

Valmik Thapar, India’s tiger man, died on May 31st, aged 73 115

US Offshore Wind Farm Gets An Assist From “Heerema’s Workhorse”

CleanTechnica

US Offshore Wind Farm Gets An Assist From “Heerema’s Workhorse” 113

Of Course the New Volkswagen ID Model in China Is Its Best Looking!

CleanTechnica

Of Course the New Volkswagen ID Model in China Is Its Best Looking! 112

All the EVs you can buy with 0% interest financing in May 2025 [update]

Electrek

All the EVs you can buy with 0% interest financing in May 2025 [update] 107

Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV is here as IONIQ 9 deliveries kick off across the US

Electrek

Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV is here as IONIQ 9 deliveries kick off across the US 106

Alpine Glacier Collapses, Burying 90% of Swiss Village of Blatten

EcoWatch

Alpine Glacier Collapses, Burying 90% of Swiss Village of Blatten 103

UK signs deal handing over Chagos to Mauritius, but tensions remain

Mongabay

UK signs deal handing over Chagos to Mauritius, but tensions remain 101

About EcoTopical

Welcome to EcoTopical Your daily eco-friendly green news aggregator.

Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.

Featured

First-ever production electric Honda…

First-ever production electric Honda motorcycle is here – and it’s a cafe racer!

After 15 years, Sri Lanka’s Supreme…

After 15 years, Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court blocks road upgrade in national park

Rivian is rolling out update 2025.18 to…

Rivian is rolling out update 2025.18 to employees before going wide. Here’s…

Hawaiʻi makes history as first state to…

Hawaiʻi makes history as first state to charge tourists to save environment

As Chicagoans Brace for Higher Water…

As Chicagoans Brace for Higher Water Bills, Groups Push for Affordability…

How Pittsburgh’s Alcoa Is Undermining…

How Pittsburgh’s Alcoa Is Undermining a Rare Forest To Fuel Its Global…

How to Get Wonky in Your Local Bike…

How to Get Wonky in Your Local Bike Advocacy (and Why You Should)

The Fight for Safe Streets Intensifies:…

The Fight for Safe Streets Intensifies: Executive Action Threatens State & Local…

Norway, A View from the Inside

Norway, A View from the Inside

US Hybrid Vehicle Sales Continue to Rise…

US Hybrid Vehicle Sales Continue to Rise as Electric & Plug-in Vehicle Shares…