EPA issues updated air pollution standards for oil and natural gas production; first federal rules for fracked natural gas wells
Green Car Congress
APRIL 18, 2012
In response to a court deadline, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized standards to reduce air pollution associated with oil and natural gas production. These gases can pollute the air and as a result threaten public health. Methane 1.0 million short tons [about 19 to 33 million tonnes of CO 2.
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