The methane rule puts new requirements on the oil and gas industry, which is the largest emitter of the gas that's a key contributor to climate change. A lower court previously refused to halt the regulation.
The Supreme Court has shot down other environmental regulations in recent years, including a landmark decision that limited the EPA's authority to regulate carbon dioxide emissions from power plants in 2022.
The regulations are part of a broader effort by the Biden administration aimed at curbing climate change that includes financial incentives to buy electric vehicles and upgrade infrastructure.
The EPA said the regulations are squarely within its legal responsibilities and would protect the public, despite industry claims of unattainable standards.
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