The Senate is trying to reverse an
Obama rule that reduces Methane pollution (which warms the atmosphere 30 times
more than CO2). This issue is urgent because the Senate only has until
next week (May 9th or 10th) to take action. Please call your Senators
and urge them to vote AGAINST S.J. Res. 11 and
keep protections in place to reduce Methane pollution.
The oil/gas industry's
argument is that when they drill for oil/gas, it's already in their financial
interest to capture Methane emissions and sell them as natural gas rather than
let them escape into the atmosphere. But they also admit that updating to
new technology to capture Methane isn't always cost-effective on old, low-producing wells.
In other words, the industry wants to reverse the Obama rule because they want
to release Methane into the atmosphere when it benefits their bottom
line. This argument is no different than any other industrial polluter
- save money at the expense of people and the environment.
The resolution's full
title (some Congressional staff ask for this):
S.J.Res. 11: A joint resolution
providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United
States Code, of the final rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating
to “Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource
Conservation”.
Here are some links for
more info:
Florida Senators'
positions: Rubio – For Nelson
- Against
Email
Local Office: Washington, DC Office:
Ph: 904-346-4500 // Fx: 904-346-4506 Ph: 202-224-5274 // Fx: 202-228-2183
Local Office: Washington, DC Office:
Ph: 904-346-4500 // Fx: 904-346-4506 Ph: 202-224-5274 // Fx: 202-228-2183
Email
Local Office: Washington, DC Office:
Ph: 904-398-8586 Ph: 202-224-3041
Local Office: Washington, DC Office:
Ph: 904-398-8586 Ph: 202-224-3041
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