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Ruth Wright

Methane is responsible for 30% of global warming – so why is the EU trying to delay rules to cut it?

The EU has proposed to delay new rules to cut planet-warming emissions from methane, saying a delay would “relax” pressure on energy markets and therefore cut oil and gas prices.

EU energy chief Dan Jorgensen, under pressure from France and industry lobbyists, suggested the rules be pushed back by one year. He held talks with energy ministers from the bloc’s 27 nations earlier this week

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