The Budget Bill Could Place A Fee On Methane…

Photo: In this Oct. 22, 2015, file photo, workers tend to oil pump jacks behind a natural gas flare near Watford City, North Dakota. via Associated Press. Article by Chris D’Angelo. Huffpost – October 1, 2021.

The $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package at the center of a heated congressional debate this week represents a unique opportunity for Democrats to advance ambitious climate policies. Among its provisions is a fee on methane, an extremely potent greenhouse gas released from a number of sources, including oil and gas operations. […]

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