The Environmental Protection Agency is failing to protect the environment and public health.
Rules created during the Biden administration to crack down on methane leaks are now being scaled back.
Rules created during the Biden administration to crack down on methane leaks are now being scaled back.
November 2, 2026 at 6:58 PM
The Environmental Protection Agency is failing to protect the environment and public health.
Rules created during the Biden administration to crack down on methane leaks are now being scaled back.
Rules created during the Biden administration to crack down on methane leaks are now being scaled back.
A lake star I saw on Ballaine Lake brought me to methane bubbles and Jupiter's moon Europa. My latest article in Field Notes from the North: lwpetersen.substack.com/p/methane-bu...
Methane Bubble Lake Star
Ballaine Lake to Jupiter’s Europa
lwpetersen.substack.com
November 1, 2026 at 10:31 PM
A lake star I saw on Ballaine Lake brought me to methane bubbles and Jupiter's moon Europa. My latest article in Field Notes from the North: lwpetersen.substack.com/p/methane-bu...
New paper shows high GHG footprint for H2 made from methane pyrolysis
pubs.rsc.org/ee/article/d...
@mzjacobson.bsky.social & I (2021) also found high footprint for "blue" H2 made by classic SMR technology & CO2 capture onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
H2 from methane is simply a bad idea.
pubs.rsc.org/ee/article/d...
@mzjacobson.bsky.social & I (2021) also found high footprint for "blue" H2 made by classic SMR technology & CO2 capture onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
H2 from methane is simply a bad idea.
November 1, 2026 at 2:14 PM
New paper shows high GHG footprint for H2 made from methane pyrolysis
pubs.rsc.org/ee/article/d...
@mzjacobson.bsky.social & I (2021) also found high footprint for "blue" H2 made by classic SMR technology & CO2 capture onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
H2 from methane is simply a bad idea.
pubs.rsc.org/ee/article/d...
@mzjacobson.bsky.social & I (2021) also found high footprint for "blue" H2 made by classic SMR technology & CO2 capture onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
H2 from methane is simply a bad idea.
First, the administration delayed compliance with pollution restrictions on methane and other chemicals, and now they are doing away with these protections altogether.
Trump says he’ll roll back Biden-era methane rules for oil and gas companies
The EPA plans to ease regulations aimed at curbing methane leaks, Trump said. The potent greenhouse gas is a major contributor to climate change.
www.nbcnews.com
October 28, 2026 at 7:31 PM
First, the administration delayed compliance with pollution restrictions on methane and other chemicals, and now they are doing away with these protections altogether.
First of all, Blue Hydrogen requires even more methane than regular old hydrogen manufacturing bc methane is used to power the carbon capture machinery.
CO2 emissions are somewhat lower for the blue stuff, but its methane leaks are higher, and methane is a more powerful greenhouse gas.
CO2 emissions are somewhat lower for the blue stuff, but its methane leaks are higher, and methane is a more powerful greenhouse gas.
November 1, 2026 at 3:26 PM
First of all, Blue Hydrogen requires even more methane than regular old hydrogen manufacturing bc methane is used to power the carbon capture machinery.
CO2 emissions are somewhat lower for the blue stuff, but its methane leaks are higher, and methane is a more powerful greenhouse gas.
CO2 emissions are somewhat lower for the blue stuff, but its methane leaks are higher, and methane is a more powerful greenhouse gas.
Colorado methane pollution rules won’t change — even if federal regulations are rolled back
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coloradosun.com/2026/11/02/c...
Colorado methane pollution rules won’t change — even if federal regulations are rolled back
Newly adopted state regulatory framework against potent emissions mirrors the regulations the Trump administration has proposed eased
coloradosun.com
November 2, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Colorado methane pollution rules won’t change — even if federal regulations are rolled back
coloradosun.com/2026/11/02/c...
coloradosun.com/2026/11/02/c...
Enabling pollution. Donald Trump announced earlier this week that he is “terminating” Biden-era methane rules that required oil and gas companies to plug methane leaks at their facilities. Methane is among the most potent forms of carbon emissions and a hazard to human health. buff.ly/pqhZJ6P
Trump says government to ‘terminate’ Biden-era methane emissions rules
Critics warn of climate danger as president in Texas claims change will save companies and consumers billions
buff.ly
October 31, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Enabling pollution. Donald Trump announced earlier this week that he is “terminating” Biden-era methane rules that required oil and gas companies to plug methane leaks at their facilities. Methane is among the most potent forms of carbon emissions and a hazard to human health. buff.ly/pqhZJ6P
What does Trump's rollback of methane rules mean for the climate? Read this thread ⤵️
1/ Last month, I obtained details of a plan by Trump's EPA to weaken restrictions on methane pollution from oil and gas wells.
Last night the EPA largely confirmed what I had seen.
Here’s what it means for the climate — and who stands to benefit:
Last night the EPA largely confirmed what I had seen.
Here’s what it means for the climate — and who stands to benefit:
October 28, 2026 at 1:58 PM
What does Trump's rollback of methane rules mean for the climate? Read this thread ⤵️
In an ideal world maybe, but in an ideal world we wouldn't be running these things on methane either.
October 30, 2026 at 10:34 PM
In an ideal world maybe, but in an ideal world we wouldn't be running these things on methane either.
Preventing methane leaks is in my top five climate solutions. This is very stupid.
E.P.A. to Loosen Methane Rules for Oil Firms (Gift Article)
The Biden administration had sought to crack down on methane leaks, a big driver of climate change. Those rules are now being scaled back.
www.nytimes.com
October 27, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Preventing methane leaks is in my top five climate solutions. This is very stupid.
A timely reminder that methane matters:
👉 Over 20 years, methane traps ~80-83 times more heat than CO2
👉 Over 100 years, it still traps ~27-30 times more heat than CO2
Reducing methane emissions is one of the fastest ways to slow near-term warming.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
👉 Over 20 years, methane traps ~80-83 times more heat than CO2
👉 Over 100 years, it still traps ~27-30 times more heat than CO2
Reducing methane emissions is one of the fastest ways to slow near-term warming.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Trump says government to ‘terminate’ Biden-era methane emissions rules
Critics warn of climate danger as president in Texas claims change will save companies and consumers billions
www.theguardian.com
October 29, 2026 at 1:52 PM
A timely reminder that methane matters:
👉 Over 20 years, methane traps ~80-83 times more heat than CO2
👉 Over 100 years, it still traps ~27-30 times more heat than CO2
Reducing methane emissions is one of the fastest ways to slow near-term warming.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
👉 Over 20 years, methane traps ~80-83 times more heat than CO2
👉 Over 100 years, it still traps ~27-30 times more heat than CO2
Reducing methane emissions is one of the fastest ways to slow near-term warming.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Rolling back methane emissions standards is another attack on our land, water and air.
This administration keeps putting our communities at risk by weakening critical protections and threatening our public lands.
This administration keeps putting our communities at risk by weakening critical protections and threatening our public lands.
Trump Loosens Rules for Oil Firms to Cut Methane, a Potent Warming Gas
The Biden administration had sought to crack down on methane leaks, a big driver of climate change. Those rules are now being scaled back.
www.nytimes.com
November 2, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Rolling back methane emissions standards is another attack on our land, water and air.
This administration keeps putting our communities at risk by weakening critical protections and threatening our public lands.
This administration keeps putting our communities at risk by weakening critical protections and threatening our public lands.
Your 'moment of doom' for Oct. 29, 2026 ~ American dream.
"Last year, the US emitted more methane from its oil and gas sector than any other country in the world. Methane is responsible for at least a quarter of today’s warming."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
"Last year, the US emitted more methane from its oil and gas sector than any other country in the world. Methane is responsible for at least a quarter of today’s warming."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Trump says government to ‘terminate’ Biden-era methane emissions rules
Critics warn of climate danger as president in Texas claims change will save companies and consumers billions
www.theguardian.com
October 29, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Your 'moment of doom' for Oct. 29, 2026 ~ American dream.
"Last year, the US emitted more methane from its oil and gas sector than any other country in the world. Methane is responsible for at least a quarter of today’s warming."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
"Last year, the US emitted more methane from its oil and gas sector than any other country in the world. Methane is responsible for at least a quarter of today’s warming."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Fun fact about methane: it's bad
Trump is set to unveil a plan to dial back federal requirements designed to slash methane emissions from oil and gas operations, casting the proposal as a way to encourage more domestic energy production and lower costs.
Trump to Ease Oil Well Methane Curbs in Bid to Lower Costs
President Donald Trump is set to unveil a plan to dial back federal requirements designed to slash methane emissions from oil and gas operations, casting the proposal as a way to encourage more domestic energy production and lower costs.
bloom.bg
October 27, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Fun fact about methane: it's bad
President Trump doing the oil industry a big solid, ending limits on methane leaks: apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump says he's ending restrictions on climate-warming methane from oil drilling
President Donald Trump says he's “terminating” a Biden-era rule that aimed to reduce planet-warming emissions of methane from oil and gas drilling.
apnews.com
November 1, 2026 at 10:35 PM
President Trump doing the oil industry a big solid, ending limits on methane leaks: apnews.com/article/trum...
@wsj.com's editorial board weighed in on Trump’s rollback of methane standards for the oil & gas sector. Here are four key points they got wrong. 🧵
Opinion | Trump Scores on Methane Regulation
The EPA overturns a costly Biden rule on natural gas drilling.
www.wsj.com
November 1, 2026 at 11:42 PM
@wsj.com's editorial board weighed in on Trump’s rollback of methane standards for the oil & gas sector. Here are four key points they got wrong. 🧵
"Natural gas" and "LNG" were always methane and liquid methane.
Natural gas is "a nothing term", pure hogwash.
(Liquid) Methane is what it is, climate risks included.
It's Liquid Methane Canada, Woodfibre Liquid Methane, Cedar Liquid Methane etc.
#cndpoli #bcpoli #KillOilAndLiquidMethane
Natural gas is "a nothing term", pure hogwash.
(Liquid) Methane is what it is, climate risks included.
It's Liquid Methane Canada, Woodfibre Liquid Methane, Cedar Liquid Methane etc.
#cndpoli #bcpoli #KillOilAndLiquidMethane
November 1, 2026 at 7:08 PM
"Natural gas" and "LNG" were always methane and liquid methane.
Natural gas is "a nothing term", pure hogwash.
(Liquid) Methane is what it is, climate risks included.
It's Liquid Methane Canada, Woodfibre Liquid Methane, Cedar Liquid Methane etc.
#cndpoli #bcpoli #KillOilAndLiquidMethane
Natural gas is "a nothing term", pure hogwash.
(Liquid) Methane is what it is, climate risks included.
It's Liquid Methane Canada, Woodfibre Liquid Methane, Cedar Liquid Methane etc.
#cndpoli #bcpoli #KillOilAndLiquidMethane
DOGE cuts cost tribes $470M, gutting funding for climate projects
DOGE cuts cost tribes $470M, gutting funding for climate projects
The cuts, compounded by the rollback of Inflation Reduction Act grants, deepen decades of federal underinvestment in Indian Country.
dlvr.it
November 2, 2026 at 8:34 PM
While the Trump admin weakens pollution protections, California is launching A SECOND methane-detecting satellite to find major pollution sources and get them fixed — protecting communities and combatting climate change.
🛰️ CalSMP’s program has already helped stop 50 major methane leaks.
🛰️ CalSMP’s program has already helped stop 50 major methane leaks.
October 28, 2026 at 3:25 PM
While the Trump admin weakens pollution protections, California is launching A SECOND methane-detecting satellite to find major pollution sources and get them fixed — protecting communities and combatting climate change.
🛰️ CalSMP’s program has already helped stop 50 major methane leaks.
🛰️ CalSMP’s program has already helped stop 50 major methane leaks.
"Natural gas" and "LNG" were always methane and liquid methane.
Natural gas is "a nothing term", pure hogwash.
Liquid Methane is what it is, climate risks included.
Mr. Carney, it's Liquid Methane Canada, Woodfibre Liquid Methane, Cedar Liquid Methane etc.
#cndpoli #KillOilAndLiquidMethane
Natural gas is "a nothing term", pure hogwash.
Liquid Methane is what it is, climate risks included.
Mr. Carney, it's Liquid Methane Canada, Woodfibre Liquid Methane, Cedar Liquid Methane etc.
#cndpoli #KillOilAndLiquidMethane
November 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
"Natural gas" and "LNG" were always methane and liquid methane.
Natural gas is "a nothing term", pure hogwash.
Liquid Methane is what it is, climate risks included.
Mr. Carney, it's Liquid Methane Canada, Woodfibre Liquid Methane, Cedar Liquid Methane etc.
#cndpoli #KillOilAndLiquidMethane
Natural gas is "a nothing term", pure hogwash.
Liquid Methane is what it is, climate risks included.
Mr. Carney, it's Liquid Methane Canada, Woodfibre Liquid Methane, Cedar Liquid Methane etc.
#cndpoli #KillOilAndLiquidMethane
@anthonymoser.com is correct: stealing work using Sam Altman's methane fuelled stealing program is rude, and it deserves a rude response.
We've done this to thieves for so so long and we shouldn't stop now.
We've done this to thieves for so so long and we shouldn't stop now.
November 1, 2026 at 7:24 AM
@anthonymoser.com is correct: stealing work using Sam Altman's methane fuelled stealing program is rude, and it deserves a rude response.
We've done this to thieves for so so long and we shouldn't stop now.
We've done this to thieves for so so long and we shouldn't stop now.
(wip) methane family, that is one happy carbon dragon
October 27, 2026 at 4:13 PM
(wip) methane family, that is one happy carbon dragon
Trump Loosens Rules for Oil Firms to Cut Methane, a Potent Warming Gas www.nytimes.com/2026/10/27/c...
Trump Loosens Rules for Oil Firms to Cut Methane, a Potent Warming Gas (Gift Article)
The Biden administration had sought to crack down on methane leaks, a big driver of climate change. Those rules are now being scaled back.
www.nytimes.com
November 1, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Trump Loosens Rules for Oil Firms to Cut Methane, a Potent Warming Gas www.nytimes.com/2026/10/27/c...
Trump just rolled back Biden-era restrictions on methane, a greenhouse gas that can trap 80 times more heat than carbon dioxide.
Oil billionaire Jeffery Hildebrand, a major Trump donor, is set to reap the benefits.
(Published June)
Oil billionaire Jeffery Hildebrand, a major Trump donor, is set to reap the benefits.
(Published June)
Trump Plans to Protect Methane-Leaking Stripper Wells. This Billionaire Donor Will Benefit.
Oil tycoon Jeffery Hildebrand gave millions to Donald Trump’s 2024 election campaign. He is set to reap a financial windfall as the EPA moves to weaken restrictions on wells like his that produce very...
www.propublica.org
October 29, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Trump just rolled back Biden-era restrictions on methane, a greenhouse gas that can trap 80 times more heat than carbon dioxide.
Oil billionaire Jeffery Hildebrand, a major Trump donor, is set to reap the benefits.
(Published June)
Oil billionaire Jeffery Hildebrand, a major Trump donor, is set to reap the benefits.
(Published June)