Southern California Gas (SoCal), the company responsible for the largest methane leak in US history, appears to be reneging on its commitment to offset the emissions caused during the leak. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has prepared a programme for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions within the state intended to be financed by the company, meanwhile SoCal claims that its commitment to mitigation is voluntary and will be interpreted in the way that the company chooses. In an interview with Reuters, SoCal said it would not meet the CARB target until 2030, which means that if the project goes ahead, it could still cause significant climate change. The utility said no, arguing that other state programs require offsets based on the long-term effect of methane. offset measures, however Los Angeles City Attorney, Mike Feuer, has filed a lawsuit that could force the company to comply with the state’s requirements.
Southern California Gas (SoCal), the company responsible for the largest methane leak in US history, appears to be reneging on its commitment to offset the emissions caused during the leak. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has prepared a programme for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions within the state intended to be financed by the company, meanwhile SoCal claims that its commitment to mitigation is voluntary and will be interpreted in the way that the company chooses. In an interview with Reuters, SoCal said it would not meet the CARB target until 2030, which means that if the project goes ahead, it could still cause significant climate change. offset measures, however Los Angeles City Attorney, Mike Feuer, has filed a lawsuit that could force the company to comply with the state’s requirements.