METHANE

More gas is leaking than previously estimated — study

John Fialka, E&E News reporter

Published: Friday, June 22, 2018

A new study by the Environmental Defense Fund and a team of university scientists estimates that the U.S. oil and gas industry emits 13 million metric tons of methane into the atmosphere each year, losing $2 billion annually from over 400 leak-prone drilling and processing facilities.

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AGENDA

Spending fight will headline 'fairly brief' lame duck

Lingering rancor over immigration remains the primary hurdle for wrapping up the 115th Congress, keeping in limbo the fate of spending for EPA and the Interior Department, and other efforts.

By Geof Koss in E&E Daily 6:57 AM EST

CARBON TAXES

Advocates won't quit after a string of defeats

After losing a Washington state ballot initiative, carbon tax advocates might be expected to seek an alternative climate solution. But many said they are undeterred.

By Benjamin Storrow in Climatewire 8:04 AM EST

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