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· January 28, 2026

Biden Administration Pledges Cut In Methane Admissions From Oil & Gas Production

LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 02: An oil pumpjack stands idle next to a McDonald's on November 02, 2021 in Long Beach, California. The Biden administration pledged to cut methane emissions from oil and gas production today. In California, 35,000 oil and gas wells sit idle, many of which are unplugged and could leak methane gas. Scientists estimate that one-third of human-induced global warming is caused by methane. on November 02, 2021 in Long Beach, California.