Trump says government to ’terminate’ Biden-era methane emissions rules

Trump says government to ’terminate’ Biden-era methane emissions rules

Critics warn of climate danger as president in Texas claims change will save companies and consumers billions Donald Trump announced his administration is “terminating” Biden-era regulations holding oil and gas companies accountable for large leaks of planet-warming methane during a rally in Lubbock, Texas, on Tuesday evening.

Trump said during a campaign rally in Texas that the change would save consumers and energy producers $45 bn and unlock 210 million barrels of oil – equivalent to about 10 days of US petroleum consumption. Continue reading...

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