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EPA Ends Greenhouse Gas Reporting, Experts Warn of Data Gaps

10/6/2025

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will stop requiring polluting companies to report greenhouse gases.
The Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) has been crucial for climate strategies.
Experts say non-governmental data cannot fully replace GHGRP today.
Climate TRACE works to fill data gaps but faces standardization, legal-validation, and regulatory-acceptance hurdles.
Louisiana law restricts community use of low-cost emissions monitoring.

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Story summary

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will stop requiring polluting companies to report greenhouse gases.
The Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) has been crucial for climate strategies.
Experts say non-governmental data cannot fully replace GHGRP today.
Climate TRACE works to fill data gaps but faces standardization, legal-validation, and regulatory-acceptance hurdles.
Louisiana law restricts community use of low-cost emissions monitoring.