Trump to propose relaxing oil and gas methane rules

The Trump administration is set to ease federal regulations targeting methane emissions from oil and gas operations, marking a rollback of environmental controls. The Environmental Protection Agency will formally propose changes to existing rules designed to curb leaks of the potent greenhouse gas. Industry groups have long argued the measures impose unnecessary costs, while environmental advocates warn the move could worsen climate impacts. The shift comes amid broader efforts to streamline energy sector regulations.

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump to propose relaxing oil and gas methane rules The Trump administration plans to loosen restrictions that rein in methane from oil and gas production, it announced Wednesday. © Matthew Brown, Associated Press The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said in a press release that...