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Trump proposed weakening protections against methane leaks.

The Verge •
October 28, 2026 • 03:16 AM
• By Justine Calma
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As expected, he made the announcement at a campaign rally in Texas on Tuesday. He claims the move will “unleash an estimated 210 million additional barrels of oil.” He’s rolling back Biden-era rules that were supposed to generate up to $98 billion in benefits by limiting climate and health risks. [Link: Trump is making it easier for fossil fuel companies to leak methane | https://www.theverge.com/policy/1019691/gas-leak-methane-rule-rollback-trump | The Verge]

Trump proposed weakening protections against methane leaks.

As expected, he made the announcement at a campaign rally in Texas on Tuesday. He claims the move will “unleash an estimated 210 million additional barrels of oil.” He’s rolling back Biden-era rules that were supposed to generate up to $98 billion in benefits by limiting climate and health risks.

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