EPA To Roll Back Methane Gas Regulations

The EPA is proposing to weaken regulations set by the Obama administration aimed at combating climate change. The new rules, pending approval, will remove the requirement for oil and gas companies to detect methane leaks, affecting major pipelines and storage sites. Small and midsize producers argue that the costs of compliance are too high. Despite this, inspections will still occur twice a year. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticizes the rollback, highlighting methane's significant contribution to US greenhouse gas emissions.

What did Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer compare the methane rollback to?

What percentage of US greenhouse gas emissions is attributed to methane gas caused by human activity?