Biden Finalizes Methane Regulations for Gas Pipelines

The Biden administration has implemented new rules to reduce methane emissions from gas pipelines, aimed at cutting 500,000 metric tons of emissions and saving up to $1.5 billion (Bloomberg). As Biden's presidency concludes, concerns arise over Donald Trump's return to office, with expectations of him rolling back Biden's climate policies (E&E News). Biden's Department of Energy introduced stricter standards for walk-in freezers, facing pushback from Republicans who argue it limits consumer choice (Fox News). In another environmental move, Biden proposed new safety regulations for CO2 pipelines to advance carbon capture technology, receiving mixed reactions from stakeholders (E&E News). Meanwhile, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's revised budget plan eliminates a proposed property tax hike, opting instead for cuts in staff and operational costs to gain necessary council support (Axios).