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Trump's EPA proposal would ease methane rules for oil and gas
Original: Trump’s EPA is letting America’s leakiest oil and gas companies off the hook https:// grist.org/regulation/epa-metha ne-
The Environmental Protection Agency under President Trump has proposed rolling back methane regulations for oil and gas companies, including so-called stripper wells. Climate outlet Grist reports the rollback would save the industry billions of dollars while allowing companies to leak more methane, a potent greenhouse gas that could worsen global warming. Environmental advocates are criticizing the plan as letting the leakiest operators avoid responsibility.
Why now: The EPA's proposed methane rollback has direct implications for climate policy and emissions, prompting environmental coverage and criticism.
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