February 6, 2025
Republican lawmakers have reintroduced a resolution to block the Environmental Protection Agency’s methane emissions fee, a rule implemented under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. The fee targets oil and gas companies emitting over 25,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per year. Supporters argue the rule curbs pollution, while opponents say it burdens energy producers. The challenge comes as 23 states and industry groups seek to overturn the rule in court.
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