Trump says he will terminate Biden-era methane emissions rules
· Climate · United States
President Donald Trump said his administration was 'terminating' Biden-era regulations holding oil and gas companies accountable for large leaks of planet-warming methane, speaking at a rally in Lubbock, Texas. He claimed the change would save companies and consumers billions of dollars. Critics warned of climate danger, since methane is a potent greenhouse gas and leak rules were a central part of US climate policy. The move is the latest rollback of environmental rules under the current administration.
Why it matters：Methane is among the fastest ways to slow warming, and scrapping leak rules weakens US climate policy while other countries weigh their own commitments.
Key points
- Trump announced the move at a rally in Lubbock, Texas.
- He said it would save companies and consumers billions.
- Critics warn of climate danger from unchecked methane leaks.
Sources (original reporting)
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