00:00The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to scrap a policy targeting major methane leaks.
00:05The proposal would reverse a Biden-era rule covering oil and gas operations.
00:10The EPA says the move is part of efforts to reduce regulations on American businesses.
00:15The policy's super-emitter program requires companies to respond to suspected methane leaks.
00:20Those leaks can be reported by third parties using remote sensing technology.
00:24The Trump administration had already delayed the program until next year.
00:28The EPA says rescinding the rule could save $45 billion annually.
00:33Methane is the second-largest contributor to climate change after carbon dioxide.
00:37The oil and gas industry is also a major source of methane emissions.
00:42Environmental groups have criticized the planned rollback.
00:45The proposal is expected to fuel continued debate over energy costs, regulation, and climate policy.
00:51Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
