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In recent years, the global concentration of methane present in the atmosphere has increased dramatically. In fact, in 2021, methane increased by almost 18 parts per billion in the...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its final rule on Dec. 2, 2023, to sharply reduce emissions of methane and other air pollution from oil and natural gas operations.

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On July 21, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency published a final rule eliminating an affirmative defense for Clean Air Act permit emissions violations caused...

Pennsylvania’s largest coal-fired generating station is shuttering operations on July 1 after years of competing with increasing natural gas-fired

This summer, the Obama Administration will finalize climate regulations for new and existing power plants under the Clean Air Act. While the regulations largely target coal-fired power plants, the costs of more expensive energy will be borne by all Americans. Higher energy bills for families, individuals, and businesses will destroy jobs and strain economic growth—and it will all be for naught. No matter one’s belief on the climate effects of man-made greenhouse emissions, the regulations wi...

Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its much-anticipated opinion in the case of West Virginia v. EPA regarding the agency's authority to regulate carbon dioxide (CO2) from new and existing...

As the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow approaches, many countries are turning their sights on methane emission reductions as a major prong of their international climate commitments.

Chevron to pay $147,000 for air quality violations The violations, as reported by the air district, occurred from 2016 to 2018. “The air district has the most stringent air quality regulations in the nation to safeguard public health and air quality in the region,” Jack Broadbent, executive officer of the district, said in a statement announcing the settlement. “This settlement is part of an ongoing process to ensure that Chevron is held accountable and follows all state, local and federa...