Trump Administration Rolls Back Obama-Era Restrictions On Methane Emissions

Jeff Brady

August 13, 2020 / 1:10 pm

The Trump administration is ending Obama-era restrictions on emissions of methane, a potent climate-warming gas. Some oil and gas giants oppose the move, but smaller companies welcome it.

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Trump Administration Rolls Back Obama-Era Restrictions On Methane Emissions

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