Luke Warford CampaignA seat on Texas’ Railroad Commission doesn’t have the ring of governor, U.S. senator, or member of Congress. “The Texas Railroad Commission is the most important climate election in the country,” he declares. “The grid failing fundamentally changes the calculus around this race.” - Luke Warford, Democratic candidate, Texas Railroad CommissionMethane emissions are particularly significant in the Permian Basin shale oilfield in West Texas, according to Environmental Defense Fund measurements. And much of the flaring there is happening without the necessary permits from the Texas Railroad Commission. Wayne Christian (R) chairs Texas' Railroad Commission, which supervises the state's fossil-fuel industry and infrastructure.

Source: Huffington Post November 10, 2021 17:57 UTC