Cut Methane from Oil and Gas

The oil and gas industry is carelessly leaking millions of tons of methane pollution and toxic chemicals into the air that harm our health and speed up climate change. Clean Water is mobilizing grassroots support around the urgency of the climate crisis and focusing on preventive measures that can stop dangerous methane pollution.

Methane flare, black smoke. Photo credit: Leonid Ikan / Shutterstock

Act Now to Cut Methane!

To ensure EPA finalizes the strongest possible methane safeguards, we need as many people as possible to weigh in during the comment period through February 13th. We can protect our communities and the climate from methane pollution, ensuring cleaner air and healthier communities. Tell EPA not to let this opportunity slip away!
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NGO Letter to EPA, re: Methane Standards

Protective standards must include no carveouts, and must secure the substantial, science-based pollution reductions needed to help address the climate crisis and to ensure healthy communities.

The Chilling Effect of Oil and Gas Money on Our Democracy

The oil and gas industry, aided by the erosion of campaign finance laws and nearly boundless lobbying budgets, asserts enormous influence over legislative processes in real time while also enjoying legacy influence in regulatory frame- works. The results can be devastating to the health of the environment and the public.

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