Shardul Thakur Awaits Comeback as EPA Targets Methane Emissions
The proposed rules aim to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas operations, which are a significant contributor to climate change, while Shardul Thakur looks to reignite his Test career and help Team India in its pursuit of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025.
The US Environmental Protection Agency has proposed new rules to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas operations, aiming to cut emissions by 41-48% by 2025, while Indian cricketer Shardul Thakur looks to revive his Test career.
The proposed rules, announced by the EPA, would require oil and gas operators to implement new technologies and practices to reduce methane emissions from wells, pipelines, and other equipment. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas with a global warming potential 28 times higher than carbon dioxide over a 100-year time frame.
The EPA's proposal is part of the Biden administration's efforts to address climate change and meet its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50-52% by 2030. The agency is accepting public comments on the proposal until a later date and is expected to finalize the rules later this year. Meanwhile, Shardul Thakur's personal life has been making headlines, with the cricketer sharing a romantic selfie with his wife Mittali Parulkar on social media.
Industry groups have expressed concerns that the proposed rules would be too costly and burdensome, while environmental groups have praised the proposal as a crucial step towards reducing methane emissions. As for Shardul Thakur, his Test journey in England has been inconsistent, but he may get another chance to prove himself with the rising all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out due to injury.
The combination of the EPA's proposal and Shardul Thakur's potential comeback has sparked interest in both the environmental and sports worlds, with many waiting to see the outcome of the proposed rules and Thakur's performance in the upcoming Test matches.