EPA
Here's how emissions could rise under the methane rule
Most of the oil and gas sector's methane emissions would fall outside of regulation if EPA carries out plans to weaken Obama-era rules for the sector.
Jean Chemnick
Reporter
Jean covers international climate policy for Climatewire. Her special areas of focus include U.N. policy, U.S. foreign policy and stories about how other nations are grappling with climate change. She also does occasional features on domestic issues. She worked previously for Platts, Politico and CQ. She has a master's in journalism from Boston University and graduated with honors from the Western Washington University with a theater arts degree.
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