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Germany joins push to delay EU methane rules
Oil and gas firms say EU methane rules will force them to stop exporting to Europe. The Commission thinks they’re bluffing.
‘Can you help us?’: US oil execs turn to Trump to topple Europe’s climate rules
An inside look at how a climate regulation became a battleground between the U.S. and Europe.
Jul 7
9 mins read
Germany joins push to delay EU methane rules

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