EPA proposes rollback of methane rules for oil and gas

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How did the left and right cover EPA proposes rollback of methane rules for oil and gas?

Of the 14 outlets on this story carrying a published leaning rating, 43% are rated left, 50% are rated centre, 7% are rated right. Those percentages are shares of the rated outlets, not of every outlet that ran it, which was 18. The sections above set out what each side emphasised, in its own terms.

Is EPA proposes rollback of methane rules for oil and gas left or right?

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Is the coverage of EPA proposes rollback of methane rules for oil and gas biased?

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Which side is not reporting EPA proposes rollback of methane rules for oil and gas?

When we first saw this story, outlets rated right had barely covered it. Coverage accretes for hours after an event, so that is where to look rather than a verdict — the split above is the current count, and it is the one to read.

Which outlets covered EPA proposes rollback of methane rules for oil and gas?

18 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

What is the EPA proposing to change regarding oil and gas rules?

The US Environmental Protection Agency plans to propose changes to rules that target methane pollution from oil and gas operations. A key part of the proposal is rescinding the Biden-era Super Emitter Program, which allows third parties to identify and report major methane leaks.

How much money does the EPA claim the proposed changes will save?

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin stated that the proposed changes to the oil and gas rules concerning methane pollution are expected to save $45 billion in regulatory costs. This figure was cited as a justification for the rollback.

What are environmental advocates saying about the EPA's announcement?

Environmental advocates have criticised the EPA's announcement, accusing the administration of prioritising fossil fuel interests over public health and the climate. They argue that weakening these protections will increase pollution and harm communities.