The Trump administration has decided to loosen methane emission regulations for oil firms, reversing the Biden administration's stricter rules.

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The thread discusses the Trump administration's decision to loosen methane emission regulations for oil firms, reversing the Biden administration's stricter rules on methane leaks, which are a significant contributor to climate change. This shift has sparked political debate and criticism, particularly from environmental and progressive groups.

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Parent: Environmental PolicyEntity: Methane Emission RegulationsSub-entity: Oil FirmsImpact: negativeDate: Oct 28, 2026Target: The impact of loosening methane emission regulations on climate change and environmental protection.

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E.P.A. to Loosen Methane Rules for Oil Firms https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/27/climate/trump-methane-rules-epa-greenhouse-gas.html
The Biden administration had sought to crack down on methane leaks, a big driver of climate change. Those rules are now being scaled back.
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#Trump to Loosen Rules for #OilFirms on #Methane, a Potent Warming Gas

The Biden administration had sought to crack down on #MethaneLeaks, a big driver of #ClimateChange. Those rules are now being scaled back.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/27/climate/trump-methane-rules-epa-greenhouse-gas.html

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#USPol #TrumpSucks #GreenhouseGas #EPA #BigOil #Oiligarchy #WorstPresidentEver

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