Methane

April 13, 2021 | In the News: The News Tribune

The fight over Tacoma’s liquified-natural gas plant continues. Will permits be upheld?

Jan Hasselman, Attorney, Northwest Office, Earthjustice: “We are challenging the bottom line in the [Environmental Impact Statement] that this project would mean a net improvement in greenhouse gas emissions ... When we’re dealing with methane, the stakes are higher because this is a very dangerous pollutant.”

March 25, 2021 | Press Release

Earthjustice Applauds Congressional Leadership to Restore Methane Pollution Standards

Trump-era rollback threatens the environment and public health

March 9, 2021 | In the News: Colorado Public Radio

These Little Devices On Oil Fields Make A Lot Of Emissions. New Regulations Could Change That

Robin Cooley, Attorney, Rocky Mountain Office, Earthjustice: “It's significant because pneumatics are such a large source of methane emissions from this industry. This is a step in the right direction, but there's definitely going to be more that needs to be done to meet those targets in the future.”

February 18, 2021 | Press Release

Colorado Air Quality Control Commission Approves Environmental, Local Government, Industry Group Agreement to Lower Methane Emissions From Oil and Gas Wellpads

Approval means some leaky pneumatic controllers at existing well production facilities and compressor stations, not just new facilities, will be replaced with better technology

January 27, 2021 | Legal Document

Prehearing Statement Of Conservation Groups

Prehearing Statement Of Conservation Groups (Sierra Club, Earthworks, And The Center For Biological Diversity)

January 27, 2021 | Press Release

Conservation, Industry Groups Reach Agreement to Lower Methane Emissions from Oil and Gas Wellpads

Deal means leaky pneumatic controllers at existing well production facilities and compressor stations, not just new facilities, will be replaced with better technology

January 19, 2021 | Press Release: Victory