Methane is an odorless, colorless byproduct of oil-and-gas operations.
Photo: David Goldman/Associated PressThe Biden administration is slapping tough new regulations on the oil-and-gas industry, requiring operators to plug methane leaks and stop burning excess gas with flares.
The regulations also mandate regular inspections of facilities to make sure the planet-warming compound isn’t escaping into the atmosphere.
Administration officials say the methane rule, which will be phased in over the next two years after two years of contentious debate, will cool the planet and improve public health.
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David Goldman, Biden
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