The EPA Is Ending Greenhouse Gas Data Collection. Who Will Step Up to Fill the Gap?

Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will no longer be collecting greenhouse gas data from oil and gas companies. This decision has raised concerns among environmentalists and scientists who rely on this data to track and combat climate change.

The EPA’s move to end data collection is seen as a setback in the fight against global warming. Without accurate and up-to-date information on greenhouse gas emissions, it will be difficult to hold polluters accountable and create effective policies to reduce emissions.

Many are now looking to other organizations and agencies to step up and fill the gap left by the EPA. Non-profit organizations, research institutions, and even state governments may need to take on the task of collecting and analyzing greenhouse gas data to ensure that progress is still being made in the fight against climate change.

One potential solution is for the private sector to take a more active role in measuring and reporting their own greenhouse gas emissions. Companies can voluntarily disclose their emissions data and work towards reducing their carbon footprint, even without government regulation.

Ultimately, it will take a collaborative effort from all stakeholders – governments, businesses, non-profits, and individuals – to continue the fight against climate change in the absence of comprehensive data collection by the EPA.

It is crucial that we find a way to fill this gap in greenhouse gas data collection to ensure that we are making progress towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.