Oil Lobbyist Turned EPA Official Now Controls Methane Regulations

This article exposes a stark case of regulatory capture: an EPA official overseeing methane regulations previously served as an oil industry lobbyist explicitly arguing against these same rules. As the Trump administration dismantles climate protections under the banner of 'unleashing American energy,' placing an industry insider in regulatory control directly undermines climate policy credibility. The incident demonstrates how revolving-door politics can hollow out the EPA's ability to effectively regulate fossil fuel emissions.