Tackling Methane Requires Federal Framework, Governor Testifies

Tackling methane emissions from oil and gas wells requires federal rules and investments, New Mexico’s governor said Tuesday in a congressional hearing on how states are trying to reduce the release of the potent greenhouse gas.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) called for clear federal rules to complement state regulations, saying at the House Special Committee on the Climate Crisis that the existing patchwork of regulations isn’t enough to resolve a problem that extends beyond state borders

Lujan Grisham noted her “balanced approach” relied on working with a committee of oil and gas industry representatives and environmental advocates to develop ...