While the Federal Government refuses to do its job to hold companies accountable, state officials, such as Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, are taking the lead, coming up with new ways to reduce the harmful effects of oil and gas development.
Lowenthal criticizes federal inaction on methane pollution, praising state leadership in environmental initiatives.
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