Trump repeal of greenhouse gas rule could double Georgia emissions from new sources

The rollback of the EPA's methane emissions standard could allow gas infrastructure projects to proceed in Georgia that the rule had previously constrained, sharply increasing the state's carbon footprint.

First covered Sep 21, 2026 · 9:41 AM PT · 1 article

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