Trump Takes Aim at Obama-Era Rules on Methane Leaks and Gas Flaring

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By Marianne LavelleFeb 13, 2018, 4:18 pm205 pts
The methane rules were designed to cut greenhouse gas emissions, capture fuel the oil and gas industry could sell, and recover lost royalties for taxpayers. By Marianne Lavelle The Trump administration has taken its first step on a slow path to loosen curbs on methane emissions from oil and gas operations on…

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