Here I think this is groovy. Methane lesser publicized but deviously impactful greenhouse gas. We retracted ozone pollution when science made us aware of the dangerous bad impact it had on our atmosphere. Methane needs to be reigned in immediately as well.
Existing sources need to be regulated quite clearly as well as new ones.
Methane can be reduced, there are already practical processes to achieve this as well.
"Climate advocates say that many of the fixes that could curb leaks from the oil and gas industry, which account for almost 30 percent of U.S. methane emissions, are simple and cost-effective. Indeed, many companies have taken action. Houston-based Southwestern Energy, for example, has led an industry effort to monitor for leaks and upgrade equipment. (See related story: "High Levels of Dangerous Chemicals Found in Air Near Oil and Gas Sites.")
Existing sources need to be regulated quite clearly as well as new ones.
Methane can be reduced, there are already practical processes to achieve this as well.
"Climate advocates say that many of the fixes that could curb leaks from the oil and gas industry, which account for almost 30 percent of U.S. methane emissions, are simple and cost-effective. Indeed, many companies have taken action. Houston-based Southwestern Energy, for example, has led an industry effort to monitor for leaks and upgrade equipment. (See related story: "High Levels of Dangerous Chemicals Found in Air Near Oil and Gas Sites.")
The White House acknowledged that industry emissions are down 16 percent since 1990. "Nevertheless, emissions from the oil and gas sector are projected to rise more than 25 percent by 2025 without additional steps to lower them," it said. (See related story: "Oil and Gas Industry Faces Its Methane Problem.")"
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