EU agrees law to curb methane emissions from fossil fuel industry

Rules would require firms to report emissions, find and fix leaks, and limit wasteful venting and flaringThe EU has struck a deal that will force the fossil fuel industry to rein in dangerous methane pollution.Under the proposed law, which is the first of its kind, coal, oil and gas companies would be required to report their methane emissions and take steps to avoid them. The measures include finding and fixing leaks, and limiting wasteful practices such as venting and flaring gas by 2027. Continue reading...