Trump Administration Throws Common Sense Out the Window with Methane Rule Rollback
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposal today to roll back regulations that prevent unnecessary methane leaks in the oil and gas industry.
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Letters / Advanced Clean Technology
Letter to Interior Secretary Zinke in Support of Maintaining Best Practices that Ensure Responsible Oil and Gas Development on Public Lands
On September 28, 2017, the BlueGreen Alliance sent a letter to U.S. Interior Secretary Zinke urging him to support reasonable best practices for the oil and gas program on public lands.
Testimony & Comments / Advanced Clean Technology
Testimony of Jessica Eckdish at EPA Hearing on Methane Standards
The BlueGreen Alliance’s Jessica Eckdish testified at an U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hearing on July 10, 2017 to oppose an effort to delay standards for new and modified sources of methane in the oil and gas industry and to urge the administration to move forward with these and other common-sense efforts to reduce methane emissions.
Testimony & Comments / Advanced Clean Technology
Testimony of Lee Geisse at EPA Hearing on Methane Standards
The BlueGreen Alliance’s Lee Geisse testified at an U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hearing on July 10, 2017 to oppose an effort to delay standards for new and modified sources of methane in the oil and gas industry and to urge the administration to move forward with these and other common-sense efforts to reduce methane emissions.
Testimony & Comments / Clean Economy Union Jobs
BlueGreen Alliance Comments to the EPA on Evaluation of Existing Regulations
The BlueGreen Alliance called for strong support of critical EPA safeguards that protect the health and safety of workers, communities, and the environment, many of which also drive innovation and job creation.
Reports & Fact Sheets / Advanced Clean Technology
TAKING STOCK: Opportunities and Challenges in California’s Natural Gas Distribution System
Methane is the primary component of natural gas and it is much more potent as a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide. Natural gas distribution systems around the country are leaking methane. Repairing those leaks will create quality jobs for workers, while addressing climate change. Taking Stock: Opportunities and Challenges in California’s Natural Gas Distribution System reveals best practices for repairing and replacing leak-prone natural gas pipes in the state.