Trump says government to ’terminate’ Biden-era methane emissions rules
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Key context: <p>Critics warn of climate danger as president in Texas claims change will save companies and consumers billions</p><p>Donald Trump announced his administration is “terminating” Biden-era regulations holding oil and gas companies accountable for large leaks of planet-warming methane during a rally in Lubbock, Texas, on Tuesday evening.</p><p>Trump said during a campaign rally in Texas that the change would save consumers and energy producers $45bn and unlock 210 million barrels of oil – equivalent to about 10 days of US petroleum consumption.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/27/trump-biden-era-methane-emissions-rules-oil-gas">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Critics warn of climate danger as president in Texas claims change will save companies and consumers billionsDonald Trump announced his administration is “terminating” Biden-era regulations holding oil and gas companies accountable for large leaks of planet-warming methane during a rally in Lubbock, Texas, on Tuesday evening.Trump said during a campaign rally in Texas that the change would save consumers and energy producers $45bn and unlock 210 million barrels of oil – equivalent to about 10 days of US petroleum consumption. Continue reading...
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