US announces tough new methane rules on oil and gas industry

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made the announcement during the COP28 climate talks in the UAE, where the host country, the United States and China were set to hold talks on methane and other non-carbon dioxide gases.

A boat blocks the road during a street party hosted by climate activism group Extinction Rebellion as part of the group's 'End methane, electrify DC' campaign. (AFP)