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Big gas is trying to cash in on Europe’s fossil fuel crisis
The EU Methane Regulation aims to reduce methane emissions from fossil fuels by requiring monitoring and reporting, potentially cutting global emissions by over 30%. Fossil fuel companies, including those backed by the Trump administration, are lobbying to weaken the rules, claiming they harm energy security, despite evidence showing the regulation supports energy recovery and security.
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