Congressional Republicans, Trump admin reversing tax on methane emissions

Posted on March 18, 2025

Congressional Republicans, Trump admin reversing tax on methane emissions

President Trump is set to sign a law reversing a Biden-era rule that fined oil companies for methane emissions. However, the EPA will still be required to enforce methane fees under the Inflation Reduction Act unless further legislation changes it.

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Animal agriculture causes 3X more warming than fossil fuels, new report shows

A new study by Australian climate scientist Gerard Bisshop calculates animal agriculture emissions at 53%, making it the leading source of global greenhouse gases, surpassing fossil fuels. He argues that outdated assumptions from the 1990s have skewed previous estimates, and improved accounting methods now provide a more accurate picture. This a big leap from the 14% UN Climate program estimate, commonly accepted worldwide.

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Trump EPA head urges White House to repeal landmark climate finding

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has urged the White House to overturn the 2009 “endangerment finding,” which enabled regulations on greenhouse gas emissions, with President Trump ordering a review of its legality on his first day of his second term. While conservatives argue that repealing the finding would ease economic burdens, environmentalists warn that it would weaken crucial regulations protecting public health and the planet.

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Trump administration withdrawing support for research that mentions ‘climate’

The Trump administration is withdrawing grants and support for research that references climate change while also removing mentions of it from government websites. Researchers claim that climate-related work is being specifically targeted as Trump dismisses the crisis as a “giant hoax.” Critics argue that the administration’s goal is to eliminate scientific obstacles for the oil and gas industry, reversing environmental progress.

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Trump freeze of climate-related agricultural grants causes financial distress for farmers

The USDA has paused funding for climate-related farm projects without specifying when it will resume. This affects farmers relying on grants for renewable energy and conservation, as well as Climate-Smart Commodities initiatives across the country. Policy experts suggest the freeze is linked to DEI initiatives and Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act funding.

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Climate Diet Podcast Features best-selling author, Critical of Meat Industry

Chloe Sorvino, author of Raw Deal: Hidden Corruption, Corporate Greed, and the Fight for the Future of Meat, discussed the deep-rooted issues in the meat industry on OUR Climate & Cuisine podcast. As a leading food and agriculture journalist at Forbes, she highlighted key concerns, including:

Four companies control 80% of global meat production and profits.
Retailers take 50% of profits, while farmers, who do 75% of work, receive only 16%.
Meat prices are largely dictated by Walmart, the world’s largest grocer.

U.S. meat consumption is declining, leading to increased exports, while the industry avoids accountability for its environmental impact.

Sorvino’s work has been featured in major media outlets like NPR and Financial Times. Listen to the podcast here: https://youtu.be/UNqJNoD0fQQ

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