The recent decision by Congress to roll back the methane fee, which was intended to penalize excess methane emissions from the oil and gas industry, complicates efforts aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This charge, although not yet active, was designed to incentivize companies to mitigate their pollution. The rollback coincides with broader trends during the Trump administration to deregulate environmental protections, jeopardizing progress made towards lowering methane emissions—known to trap significantly more heat than CO2 and impact global warming.
The recent congressional decision to roll back the methane fee undermines efforts to incentivize the oil and gas industry to decrease methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas.
Methane, a superpollutant, traps significantly more heat than carbon dioxide and is responsible for a substantial share of global warming, triggering urgent calls for emissions reductions.
Efforts to curb methane emissions have intensified in recent years, supported by advanced technologies like satellites and cameras that can rapidly identify and mitigate leaks.
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