• States work to track down and cap dangerous methane leaks from abandoned oil and gas wells

  • Oct 24 2024
  • Length: 8 mins
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States work to track down and cap dangerous methane leaks from abandoned oil and gas wells

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  • Two major laws passed by Congress and signed by President Biden provide new money and new requirements for reducing potent methane emissions, including those coming from abandoned oil and gas wells. The federal government has started awarding some contracts for capping those wells, but the election could impact whether this work will continue. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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