Carper Applauds EPA Rule to Strengthen Methane Emissions Reductions
Press Release
Issues: Environment
"As world leaders gather in Dubai this week, the Biden Administration is again demonstrating our nation's commitment to leading on climate. We can't meet our ambitious climate goals without drastically reducing methane emissions, which we know to be over 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide in the short term. That's one of the reasons why I'm happy to see that EPA will sharply reduce these emissions with this rule by ending the wasteful routine flaring of gas from oil wells. In addition to the Methane Emissions Reduction Program in the Inflation Reduction Act, this strong rule will help slow climate change as we work to leave behind a healthy, thriving planet for future generations. Bravo Zulu!"
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