Gas Flares Persist Despite Big Oil's 2030 Emission Reduction Pledges
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Residents in West Texas describe noise, odors and health concerns from a gas flare operating near their homes as oil producers face scrutiny over pollution and their commitments to curb emissions.
Oil giants including ExxonMobil, Occidental Petroleum and others have pledged to reduce or eliminate their emissions by 2030, yet gas flares continue to burn in the region, raising questions about the effectiveness of these commitments.
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“Residents in West Texas describe noise, odors and health concerns from a gas flare operating near their homes as oil producers face scrutiny over pollution and their commitments to curb emissions.”
Bloomberg — Why Gas Flares Keep Burning Despite Big Oil’s 2030 Pledges