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A study found that Colorado's oil and gas industry significantly underestimates methane emissions by at least two times. The $3.25 million project, led by Colorado state officials and university researchers, aims to provide accurate emissions data, essential for meeting greenhouse gas reduction targets.

Methane emissions, primarily from fossil fuel extraction, are a major contributor to global warming. New regulations mandate operators to update inventory calculations for 2026, increasing them by 2.2 to 2.7 times. Colorado's fossil fuel sector is on track to meet its reduction goals for 2025 and 2030 despite regulatory challenges.