Trump plans to loosen methane rules for low-producing, high-emitting oil wells

The Trump administration is set to relax methane emission regulations for low-producing but high-emitting oil and gas wells, a move that could lower energy costs for companies but is likely to face backlash from environmentalists. This proposed rule, to be announced in Texas, aims to roll back stricter regulations that were implemented to curb greenhouse gas emissions. The decision underscores a broader trend in the Trump administration to ease environmental protections, raising concerns about the long-term impact on climate change and public health.