Lujan Grisham Applauds Methane Emissions Standards
Statement
Issues: Oil and Gas Environment
Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham applauded new methane emissions standards that will protect public health, particularly in New Mexico.
The Environmental Protection Agency released the standards today, which are designed to cut methane emissions from the oil and gas sector. Methane is a key constituent of natural gas, and is considered a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming.
"Curbing methane emissions is critical for a state like New Mexico, which is a leader in oil and gas production," Rep. Lujan Grisham said. "Setting national methane emission standards will help protect public health, fight climate change and ensure that natural resources are not being wasted at the expense of tax payers."
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