The European Commission is weighing a delay to part of its landmark methane regulation, which is scheduled to take effect in January. The consideration comes amid rising energy prices and growing political pressure, according to a report from Inside Climate News.
French President Emmanuel Macron urged the Commission in a September 18 letter to act, adding to the pressure. The regulation is a central piece of the EU's climate agenda, but the potential pause reflects tensions between near-term energy costs and longer-term emissions targets.