# The Budget Bill Could Place A Fee On Methane…

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/the-budget-bill-could-place-a-fee-on-methane-and-big-oil-is-lying-like-hell-to-stop-it/
- Published: 2021-10-09T10:00:00-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

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&#8217;Angelo. Huffpost &#8211; 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. [&#8230;] Click here to view original web page at www.huffpost.com Related articles: The Key To Reducing Methane Emissions? Actual Measurement &#8211; Forbes Curbing methane emissions: How five industries can counter a major climate threat &#8211; McKinsey Pulling methane out of the atmosphere could slow global warming—if we can figure out how to do it &#8211; MIT Technology Review &nbsp;