俄勒冈大学的天然气涡轮机因其对碳减排目标的影响引发了气候活动家的反弹。 A natural gas turbine at the University of Oregon sparks climate activist backlash over its impact on carbon reduction goals.

俄勒冈大学使用天然气涡轮机的试点项目与Eugene Water and Electric Commission(EWEB)合作, 吸引气候活动家的批评, A pilot project using a natural gas turbine at the University of Oregon, run with Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB), has drawn criticism from climate activists who question its alignment with carbon reduction goals. 据EWEB称,运行近15年的涡轮机正用于满足校园能源需求,并在需求高峰期间提高电网的可靠性。 The turbine, operational for nearly 15 years, is being used to support campus energy needs and enhance grid reliability during peak demand, according to EWEB. 然而,环境倡导者认为,继续依赖化石燃料破坏了向可再生能源过渡和实现气候目标的努力。 However, environmental advocates argue that continued reliance on fossil fuels undermines efforts to transition to renewable energy and achieve climate targets. 争议反映了能源可靠性与可持续性之间更为广泛的紧张关系,特别是在公共机构面临实现大胆排放目标的压力之时。 The controversy reflects broader tensions between energy reliability and sustainability, especially as public institutions face pressure to meet aggressive emissions goals. EWEB和大学尚未公布详细的公开答复,使辩论继续进行。 EWEB and the university have not issued detailed public responses, leaving the debate ongoing.