An analysis found leaks of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, from oil and gas drilling in the Permian Basin were many times higher than government estimates.
The Environmental Protection Agency kicked off a series of public hearings Tuesday, Nov. 30, on its proposed rule to reduce methane from oil and gas operations. New Mexico is the second largest producer of oil in the nation, but also a leader in curbing air pollution from the industry. Local advocates called on the EPA to follow the state’s lead and strengthen the proposal.
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CHENEY VERSUS STEFANIK ON CLIMATE: The expected swap of
Liz Cheney for
Donald Trump than policy.
But something about the change in the Republican power structure struck us as noteworthy.
Stefanik, despite her pro-Trump rhetoric, is actually among one of the most liberal Republicans, while Cheney has a very conservative voting record.
Their views on climate change might be among the biggest contrasts.
An early climate champion: Stefanik, a 36-year-old from upstate New York, was the lead