The proposal to cut methane emissions from the oil and gas industry models Western state shale rules is already on the books, Colorado’s governor said. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency called for the first-ever mandates regarding methane emissions generated by the oil and gas industry. Over the next decade, the industry would need to cut methane emissions by at least 40 percent from their 2012 levels. “We are underscoring our commitment to reducing the pollution fueling climate change and protecting public health while supporting responsible energy development, transparency and accountability,” EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy said in a statement. The EPA described methane as the second-most prevalent greenhouse gas emitted from human […]