Trump Administration Finalizes Methane Rule That Will Loosen Restrictions on Gas Flaring, Increase Pollution

CleanTechnica
By Press ReleaseApr 7, 2026, 11:36 pm125 ptsTrending
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, the EPA finalized its first reconsideration of the 2024 methane rule, an action that will increase gas flaring at oil wells and increase climate and air pollution. Finalized by the EPA in December 2023 following a robust comment period, the methane pollution standards…

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