The BlueGreen Alliance says it approves of a proposal from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reduce methane emissions in energy production.
“The unionized workers who operate, monitor, repair and modernize our nation’s natural gas infrastructure will see immediate benefits from these bold investments,” United Steelworkers International President Leo W. Gerard said. “These standards are vital to reduce methane leaks and releases that endanger the health and safety of workers, so President Obama and his administration deserve our gratitude.”