Phil Mckenna

‘The Dirtiest, Worst Oil’ Is in Venezuela Phil McKenna Inside Climate News The country’s “extra heavy” oil packs some of the highest associated greenhouse gas emissions of any crude oil. Following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S.... See more

- Jan 7, 2026, 9:35 pm26 ptsInsideClimate NewsThe country’s “extra heavy” oil packs some of the highest associated greenhouse gas emissions of any crude oil. By Phil McKenna Venezuela has the world’s largest oil reserves, but the South American country’s ... See more

Venezuela has the world’s largest oil reserves, but the South American country’s heavy oil deposits also stand out for another reason; on a barrel-for-barrel basis, they pack the most climate pollution. Following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolá... See more

- Jan 5, 2026, 9:55 am11 ptsInsideClimate NewsLimiting use of desflurane helps hospitals reduce their greenhouse gas emissions; the European Union now prohibits its use during most procedures. By Phil McKenna Desflurane is a common anesthetic used in hosp... See more

Desflurane is a common anesthetic used in hospital operating rooms worldwide. It’s also a climate super pollutant. Now, several decades after the drug was first introduced, a growing number of U.S. hospitals have stopped using the anesthetic because of it... See more