The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday finalized regulations cracking down on leaks of methane from oil and gas operations across the country.
Camilla Feibelman, director of the Rio Grande Chapter of the Sierra Club, says the move is good for both the environment, and for jobs in New Mexico.
“The EPA is taking a first step toward helping the oil and gas industry capture a potent global warming gas that is economically valuable,” said Feibelman. “Reducing methane waste is good…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday finalized regulations cracking down on leaks of methane from oil and gas operations across the country.
Camilla Feibelman, director of the Rio Grande Chapter of the Sierra Club, says the move is good for both the environment, and for jobs in New Mexico.
“The EPA is taking a first step toward helping the oil and gas industry capture a potent global warming gas that is economically valuable,” said Feibelman. “Reducing methane waste is good…