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 spill . The California Air Resources Board ( CARB ) has approved a plan 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 . The state asked SoCal Gas to underwrite only projects that cut pollution in California, especially around Porter Ranch where residents suffered most from the leak. Legally , the company appears to be correct in stating that CARB does not have the power to specify the location , time scale or nature of SoCal ’s 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 spill . The California Air Resources Board ( CARB ) has approved a plan 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 . Legally , the company appears to be correct in stating that CARB does not have the power to specify the location , time scale or nature of SoCal ’s 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 .