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New drilling permits would not help reduce New Mexico’s methane hot spot or other harmful pollution

Fred Krupp statement on Canada's federal regulations to limit oil and gas methane pollution

US-based environmental organizations have issued the following statement in support of Canada issuing strong federal standards to curb methane emissions from the Canadian oil and gas industry:

A new study from the Western Regional Air Partnership finds methane emissions from New Mexico’s oil and gas facilities are higher than previous estimates.

New study shows disparity between measured and company self-reported methane emissions data in Red Deer region of Alberta, Canada.

With the right standards, Pennsylvania could reduce pollution by up to 60%

EDF estimated total annual methane emissions from all oil and gas wells in Pennsylvania.

Scientific research paints a comprehensive picture of oil and gas emissions.

EDF and Con Edison collaborated to more effectively reduce methane escaping from the system.

Statement by Bryony Worthington on EU Parliament vote on a measure requiring the European Commission to focus on reducing methane

Colorado oil and gas industry joins with environmentalists, state regulators to improve methane standards

A report based on recent scientific breakthroughs in methane quantification finds that emissions of methane are drastically higher than state reports.

EDF scientific analysis offers insights into New Mexico's methane waste problem

Our readings indicated an average of about one leak for every two miles we drove within the study areas.

EDF and other environmental groups file comments for Canada's federal methane regulations

Statement by Diane Regas on Canada's draft regulations to curb oil and gas methane emissions

The rejected attempt by the administration and Senate Republicans to overturn the Bureau of Land Management’s methane pollution rule is a resounding triumph of cooler heads over rank ideology and special interests.

Americans spend $350 billion a year on electricity — three-quarters going to waste. EDF offers 6 ways we can cut waste in our energy system.

New Rate Plan Boosts Clean Energy in New York State

Canada Prioritizes Methane Reductions in New Climate Plan, Underscores Oil and Gas Sector Must Contribute to Climate Goals

We're advocating for utilities to use cutting-edge leak detection and quantification methods as part of leak repair and pipe replacement programs.

Partnership shows how data helps gas line replacement

Leaked natural gas – mostly methane – is a major contributor to climate change. Our readings indicated an average of one leak for every two miles we drove within the study area.

EDF statement from Rory Christian, Director, New York Clean Energy and N. Jonathan Peress, Director, Energy Market Policy

Now that we know what caused a massive heat-trapping methane cloud over a section of New Mexico and Colorado, we can do something about it.