Obama’s Plan to Curb Methane Emissions is a Big Step in Climate Fight

NRDC: Strategy also will cut other toxic pollutants tied to oil, gas development

WASHINGTON (March 28, 2014) – The White House’s Interagency Methane Strategy to curb the emissions of this powerful greenhouse gas, released today, is a big step in the right direction, the Natural Resources Defense Council said.

The following is a statement by David Doniger, director of the Climate and Clean Air Program at NRDC:

“Methane is a potent heat-trapping pollutant, and we've long understood the urgency and importance of controlling it as a way to slow dangerous climate change. Curbing methane emissions is a key element in President Obama's Climate Action Plan and today's announcement is a big step in the right direction. Curbing methane also will help reduce other toxic pollutants associated with oil and gas development and other industries. But more needs to be done, and we look forward to working with the Obama Administration to establish effective methane leakage standards."

 

Related Issues
Climate Change

Related Press Releases

Skip carousel items

EPA Issues Awards for Crucial Clean Energy Finance Program

Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.
WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the award winners for two of three grant competitions it held last year to distribute funds from a $27 billion financing program created by the Inflation Reduction Act known as the…

DOE’s Much-Needed Atlantic Offshore Wind Roadmap

Press ReleaseEast
The Department of Energy released its Atlantic Offshore Wind Transmission Study today, laying out a pathway to develop new infrastructure and transmission lines needed to develop the offshore wind industry in the Eastern seaboard.

EPA’s Carbon Standards Are a Powerful Tool

Press ReleaseUnited States
The EPA’s standards to curb carbon emissions from power plants are crucial to addressing climate change. Strong and comprehensive rules are needed to address this major source of carbon pollution.