The EPA Is Rescinding Obama-Era Methane Regulations

The EPA Is Rescinding Obama-Era Methane Regulations

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The video discusses the Trump administration's deregulation efforts, particularly in the oil and gas industry, which have led to reduced EPA oversight on emissions. The oil and gas sector is a major contributor to US methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. The administration's actions are part of a broader strategy to dismantle environmental protection laws.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are the implications of the EPA not requiring oil and gas companies to detect leaks?

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What oversight does the EPA have over the nation's largest pipelines and storage sites?

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