Reductions will benefit climate, improve health, reduce waste and generate revenue
OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2015. EPA today released first-ever standards to control methane pollution from the oil and gas industry, the largest man-made source of these emissions. The rule is a key component in meeting President Obama’s goals for reducing U.S. greenhouse gas emissions 40-45 percent from 2012 levels by 2025. Methane warms the climate over 80 times more than carbon dioxide over a 20-year period.…
