White House announces new methane emission controls

The White House announced Wednesday a series of measures aimed at reducing emissions of methane, one of the most potent greenhouse gases, as part of efforts to fight climate change. The goal is to reduce methane emissions linked to oil and natural gas production and distribution. The White House said it wants to get the levels to 40 to 45 percent below the 2012 level over the next decade. "Methane emissions accounted for nearly 10 percent of US greenhouse gas emissions in 2012, of which nea