Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed S.J. Res. 14, a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution that would restore basic pollution protections by reversing steps EPA took in 2020 to eliminate methane emissions standards for the oil and gas industry. Methane is a serious greenhouse gas pollutant, one that contributes significantly to climate change, especially in the near term.
The resolution now proceeds to U.S. President Joe Biden’s desk for signature.
“The Nature Conservancy applauds the Congress for taking the necessary steps to rescind this rule,” said Lynn Scarlett, Chief External Affairs Officer for The Nature Conservancy. “Methane is an extremely damaging pollutant, and the same leaks that lead to natural gas waste also release toxic and smog-forming pollutants. We must have clear, science-based methane regulations to reach our climate goals and to protect frontline communities from adverse health impacts. The 2020 rule left us with a lack of federal stand
Chicago United Announces 2021 Business Leaders of Color
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Chicago United Announces 2021 Business Leaders of Color
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