The models find a useful trade-off. Disequilibrium chemistry reduces methane opacity and boosts the inversion, cutting the energy required.
Heating placed deeper in the atmosphere matches the observed methane emission better than heating kept only at the top.
arxiv.org/abs/2608.17016
Heating placed deeper in the atmosphere matches the observed methane emission better than heating kept only at the top.
arxiv.org/abs/2608.17016
Understanding the Energy Input Required for Methane Emission on CWISEP J193518.59-154620.3: A Comprehensive Analysis
The Y dwarf WISE 1935 exhibits a thermal inversion in its radiative atmosphere, producing methane emission features in its JWST spectrum, but the physical mechanism responsible for this inversion rema...
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November 2, 2026 at 7:40 PM
The models find a useful trade-off. Disequilibrium chemistry reduces methane opacity and boosts the inversion, cutting the energy required.
Heating placed deeper in the atmosphere matches the observed methane emission better than heating kept only at the top.
arxiv.org/abs/2608.17016
Heating placed deeper in the atmosphere matches the observed methane emission better than heating kept only at the top.
arxiv.org/abs/2608.17016
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Scientists discover tiny electrical bridges in Baltic Sea sediments that help microbes produce methane, revealing how bacteria and methane-producing archaea exchange electrons without touching
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EPA moves to weaken oil & gas methane rules, including for hundreds of thousands of low-producing wells.
These wells are just 5% of U.S. output but nearly 60% of production-site methane.
In New Mexico, our satellite data shows what strong rules can do: https://nyti.ms/4sE6ern
These wells are just 5% of U.S. output but nearly 60% of production-site methane.
In New Mexico, our satellite data shows what strong rules can do: https://nyti.ms/4sE6ern
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.
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November 3, 2026 at 4:50 PM
EPA moves to weaken oil & gas methane rules, including for hundreds of thousands of low-producing wells.
These wells are just 5% of U.S. output but nearly 60% of production-site methane.
In New Mexico, our satellite data shows what strong rules can do: https://nyti.ms/4sE6ern
These wells are just 5% of U.S. output but nearly 60% of production-site methane.
In New Mexico, our satellite data shows what strong rules can do: https://nyti.ms/4sE6ern
2/ The big change: loosening requirements for leak inspections and equipment upgrades at hundreds of thousands of low-producing “stripper wells.”
These wells produce just 6% of the country’s oil and natural gas — but studies show they're responsible for roughly half the sector’s methane pollution.
These wells produce just 6% of the country’s oil and natural gas — but studies show they're responsible for roughly half the sector’s methane pollution.
October 28, 2026 at 1:49 PM
2/ The big change: loosening requirements for leak inspections and equipment upgrades at hundreds of thousands of low-producing “stripper wells.”
These wells produce just 6% of the country’s oil and natural gas — but studies show they're responsible for roughly half the sector’s methane pollution.
These wells produce just 6% of the country’s oil and natural gas — but studies show they're responsible for roughly half the sector’s methane pollution.
Trump plans to loosen methane rules for low-producing, high-emitting oil wells #TheHill
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Trump plans to loosen methane rules for low-producing, high-emitting oil wells
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October 27, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Trump plans to loosen methane rules for low-producing, high-emitting oil wells #TheHill
EPA's own research reveals the problem:
Low-producing wells supplied just 7% of U.S. oil and gas in 2021, yet accounted for ~60% of methane emissions from gas production.
Now EPA proposes easing their requirements.
Why weaken oversight where pollution is concentrated?
#JODYTracks
Low-producing wells supplied just 7% of U.S. oil and gas in 2021, yet accounted for ~60% of methane emissions from gas production.
Now EPA proposes easing their requirements.
Why weaken oversight where pollution is concentrated?
#JODYTracks
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 3, 2026 at 3:26 PM
EPA's own research reveals the problem:
Low-producing wells supplied just 7% of U.S. oil and gas in 2021, yet accounted for ~60% of methane emissions from gas production.
Now EPA proposes easing their requirements.
Why weaken oversight where pollution is concentrated?
#JODYTracks
Low-producing wells supplied just 7% of U.S. oil and gas in 2021, yet accounted for ~60% of methane emissions from gas production.
Now EPA proposes easing their requirements.
Why weaken oversight where pollution is concentrated?
#JODYTracks
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Trump plans to loosen methane rules for low-producing, high-emitting oil wells thehill.com/policy/energ...
Trump plans to loosen methane rules for low-producing, high-emitting oil wells thehill.com/policy/energ...
Trump plans to loosen methane rules for low-producing, high-emitting oil wells
The Trump administration is planning to loosen regulations on methane emissions from the oil and gas sector, and particularly for low-producing, high-emitting oil and gas wells. President Trump wil…
thehill.com
October 27, 2026 at 10:36 PM
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Trump plans to loosen methane rules for low-producing, high-emitting oil wells thehill.com/policy/energ...
Trump plans to loosen methane rules for low-producing, high-emitting oil wells thehill.com/policy/energ...
#Hydrogen101 #DYK
⬇️Maybe you've heard of "dark oxygen" & "dark hydrogen", created at extreme depths in the ocean (4,000-5,000m or 13,000-16,000ft).
⏬Now there's hydrogen-producing bacteria using chemosynthesis near cold seeps/methane vents (50-200m or 160-660ft).
#hydrogen #H2 #darkhydrogen
⬇️Maybe you've heard of "dark oxygen" & "dark hydrogen", created at extreme depths in the ocean (4,000-5,000m or 13,000-16,000ft).
⏬Now there's hydrogen-producing bacteria using chemosynthesis near cold seeps/methane vents (50-200m or 160-660ft).
#hydrogen #H2 #darkhydrogen
November 2, 2026 at 4:29 PM
#Hydrogen101 #DYK
⬇️Maybe you've heard of "dark oxygen" & "dark hydrogen", created at extreme depths in the ocean (4,000-5,000m or 13,000-16,000ft).
⏬Now there's hydrogen-producing bacteria using chemosynthesis near cold seeps/methane vents (50-200m or 160-660ft).
#hydrogen #H2 #darkhydrogen
⬇️Maybe you've heard of "dark oxygen" & "dark hydrogen", created at extreme depths in the ocean (4,000-5,000m or 13,000-16,000ft).
⏬Now there's hydrogen-producing bacteria using chemosynthesis near cold seeps/methane vents (50-200m or 160-660ft).
#hydrogen #H2 #darkhydrogen
UPDATE: EPA proposed easing methane rules for low-producing wells on Oct. 29.
EPA's own research says they supplied just 7% of U.S. oil and gas in 2021 but accounted for ~60% of gas-production methane emissions.
Why weaken leak monitoring where pollution is concentrated?
#JODYTracks
EPA's own research says they supplied just 7% of U.S. oil and gas in 2021 but accounted for ~60% of gas-production methane emissions.
Why weaken leak monitoring where pollution is concentrated?
#JODYTracks
November 3, 2026 at 3:25 PM
UPDATE: EPA proposed easing methane rules for low-producing wells on Oct. 29.
EPA's own research says they supplied just 7% of U.S. oil and gas in 2021 but accounted for ~60% of gas-production methane emissions.
Why weaken leak monitoring where pollution is concentrated?
#JODYTracks
EPA's own research says they supplied just 7% of U.S. oil and gas in 2021 but accounted for ~60% of gas-production methane emissions.
Why weaken leak monitoring where pollution is concentrated?
#JODYTracks
→ What they did
Researchers studied the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis process, showing that at low temperatures the reaction finishes quickly producing mostly methane, while higher temperatures allow creating longer hydrocarbon chains.
Researchers studied the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis process, showing that at low temperatures the reaction finishes quickly producing mostly methane, while higher temperatures allow creating longer hydrocarbon chains.
November 1, 2026 at 4:40 PM
→ What they did
Researchers studied the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis process, showing that at low temperatures the reaction finishes quickly producing mostly methane, while higher temperatures allow creating longer hydrocarbon chains.
Researchers studied the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis process, showing that at low temperatures the reaction finishes quickly producing mostly methane, while higher temperatures allow creating longer hydrocarbon chains.
The Economic Trade-Off Behind Weakening Energy Sector Methane Controls
https://wsnext.com/ec91b36-Methane-deregulation-Energy-policy/
https://wsnext.com/ec91b36-Methane-deregulation-Energy-policy/
The Economic Trade-Off Behind Weakening Energy Sector Methane Controls
Washington, Tuesday, 27 October 2026.Federal plans to slash emissions rules target small wells producing merely 7% of U.S. energy yet driving half its methane output, prioritizing immediate producer c
wsnext.com
October 27, 2026 at 5:07 PM
The Economic Trade-Off Behind Weakening Energy Sector Methane Controls
https://wsnext.com/ec91b36-Methane-deregulation-Energy-policy/
https://wsnext.com/ec91b36-Methane-deregulation-Energy-policy/
EPA's own research reveals the problem:
Low-producing wells supplied just 7% of U.S. oil and gas in 2021, yet accounted for ~60% of methane emissions from gas production.
Now EPA proposes easing their requirements.
Why weaken oversight where pollution is concentrated?
#JODYTracks
Low-producing wells supplied just 7% of U.S. oil and gas in 2021, yet accounted for ~60% of methane emissions from gas production.
Now EPA proposes easing their requirements.
Why weaken oversight where pollution is concentrated?
#JODYTracks
November 3, 2026 at 3:27 PM
EPA's own research reveals the problem:
Low-producing wells supplied just 7% of U.S. oil and gas in 2021, yet accounted for ~60% of methane emissions from gas production.
Now EPA proposes easing their requirements.
Why weaken oversight where pollution is concentrated?
#JODYTracks
Low-producing wells supplied just 7% of U.S. oil and gas in 2021, yet accounted for ~60% of methane emissions from gas production.
Now EPA proposes easing their requirements.
Why weaken oversight where pollution is concentrated?
#JODYTracks
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Trump plans to loosen methane rules for low-producing, high-emitting oil wells — The Hill
The Trump administration is planning to loosen regulations on methane emissions from the oil and gas sector, and particularly for low-producing, high-emitting oil and gas wells.
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October 27, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Interesting Midterm Message: “I’m gonna poison all you fuckers even more! Vote for my guys and we’ll ensure your air is unbreathable!”
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Trump plans to loosen methane rules for low-producing, high-emitting oil wells - The Hill
#HeDoesntCareAboutUs
#HeDoesntCareAboutUs
October 28, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Trump plans to loosen methane rules for low-producing, high-emitting oil wells - The Hill
#HeDoesntCareAboutUs
#HeDoesntCareAboutUs
The most potent inhibitors - 3-NOP and red seaweed (and bromoform, a constituent of red seaweed) - directly attack enzymes in methanogens' methane-producing enzymatic pathways.
We know the pathway, intermediates, and cofactors. We have characterized many of the enzymes.
We know the pathway, intermediates, and cofactors. We have characterized many of the enzymes.
November 1, 2026 at 2:12 AM
The most potent inhibitors - 3-NOP and red seaweed (and bromoform, a constituent of red seaweed) - directly attack enzymes in methanogens' methane-producing enzymatic pathways.
We know the pathway, intermediates, and cofactors. We have characterized many of the enzymes.
We know the pathway, intermediates, and cofactors. We have characterized many of the enzymes.
Trump plans to loosen methane rules for low-producing, high-emitting oil wells thehill.com/policy/energ...
Trump plans to loosen methane rules for low-producing, high-emitting oil wells
The Trump administration is planning to loosen regulations on methane emissions from the oil and gas sector, and particularly for low-producing, high-emitting oil and gas wells. President Trump wil…
thehill.com
October 27, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Trump plans to loosen methane rules for low-producing, high-emitting oil wells thehill.com/policy/energ...
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These wells comprise 7% of production and half the emissions
These wells comprise 7% of production and half the emissions
Trump plans to loosen methane rules for low-producing, high-emitting oil wells — The Hill
The Trump administration is planning to loosen regulations on methane emissions from the oil and gas sector, and particularly for low-producing, high-emitting oil and gas wells.
apple.news
October 27, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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These wells comprise 7% of production and half the emissions
These wells comprise 7% of production and half the emissions
Trump plans to loosen methane rules for low-producing, high-emitting oil wells - The Hill
Another stinky idea.
Another stinky idea.
October 28, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Trump plans to loosen methane rules for low-producing, high-emitting oil wells - The Hill
Another stinky idea.
Another stinky idea.
🚨The Trump administration is planning to loosen regulations on methane emissions from the oil and gas sector, and particularly for low-producing, high-emitting oil and gas wells.
thehill.com/policy/energ...
thehill.com/policy/energ...
Trump plans to loosen methane rules for low-producing, high-emitting oil wells
The Trump administration is planning to loosen regulations on methane emissions from the oil and gas sector, and particularly for low-producing, high-emitting oil and gas wells. President Trump wil…
thehill.com
October 28, 2026 at 1:40 AM
🚨The Trump administration is planning to loosen regulations on methane emissions from the oil and gas sector, and particularly for low-producing, high-emitting oil and gas wells.
thehill.com/policy/energ...
thehill.com/policy/energ...