 Energy & Environment |
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Biden administration issues rule to cut methane emissions from oil and gas |
The Biden administration issued new rules Saturday expected to slash methane emissions created in the fossil fuel sector. |
In addition to governing emissions from new oil and gas wells, the rule will for the first time also affect emissions from existing wells. Methane, which comprises about a quarter of the causes of planetary warming, is less common and remains in the atmosphere for less time than carbon dioxide. The EPA rule would deliver the methane emissions cuts through policies aimed at limiting leaks, such as requiring monitoring and repairs. The final rule also adds an additional requirement for new wells — to phase out the routine burning off of excess gas that's extracted alongside oil. The practice, known as flaring, occurs when companies opt to burn off gas that comes alongside oil production instead of capturing it for use. Read more at TheHill.com. |
Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter, we're Rachel Frazin and Zack Budryk — keeping you up to speed on the policies impacting everything from oil and gas to new supply chains. |
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How policy will affect the energy and environment sectors now and in the future: |
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U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said he thinks coal plants should not be "permitted anywhere in the world." |
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At this year's United Nations climate conference (COP28), the summit's president Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber — who also leads the United Arab Emirates's national oil company — sparked controversy over the weekend by attacking the science on climate change. |
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On Saturday, the U.S. pledged $3 billion to help developing countries mitigate and combat climate change. |
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Branch out with a different read from The Hill: |
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California, along with a group of international partners, announced the official kickoff of a subnational partnership focused on reducing methane, on the sidelines of the United Nations climate summit … |
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A MESSAGE FROM THE WORKING FORESTS INITIATIVE |
We don't just plan for tomorrow, we plant it. |
In a working forest, we're guided by a simple principle: plant more trees than we harvest. That's why we plant over one billion trees in the U.S. every single year. Learn more. |
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News we've flagged from other outlets touching on energy issues, the environment and other topics: |
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Indian companies are bringing one of the world's most toxic industries to Africa. People are getting sick. (Grist) Brazil launches $204 million drive to restore Amazon rainforest (Reuters)
Billions in U.S. Funding Hasn't Convinced Developing World to Ditch Coal (The Wall Street Journal)
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Upcoming news themes and events we're watching: |
- A House Energy and Commerce subcommittee is slated to hold a hearing tomorrow titled "Leading a New Era of Energy Dominance, Security, and Environmental Stewardship."
- A House Natural Resources subcommittee will hold a hearing on opportunities for tribal land management.
- A House Natural Resources subcommittee will hold a hearing examining the National Parks Air Tour Management Program.
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Two key stories on The Hill right now: |
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Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) responded to former Rep. Liz Cheney's (R-Wyo.) dire warnings about a potential second term for former President Trump by claiming President Biden's reelection would be much worse for the country. Read more |
| Headlines blaring warnings about how a second Trump presidency could slip toward dictatorship on Monday prompted a stiff pushback from allies of the ex-president, who is topping GOP primary polls just weeks before the Iowa caucuses. Read more |
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