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Congress Votes to Scrap Methane Fee, Igniting Climate Concerns

3/5/2025

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In a controversial move, Congress has voted to scrap the "methane fee," a crucial measure designed to curb methane emissions from the oil and gas sector. This rollback of environmental protections raises concerns about a potential surge in methane release, further exacerbating the climate crisis and contributing to global warming.

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In a controversial move, Congress has voted to scrap the "methane fee," a crucial measure designed to curb methane emissions from the oil and gas sector. This rollback of environmental protections raises concerns about a potential surge in methane release, further exacerbating the climate crisis and contributing to global warming.