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Texas Hold'em: Playing Poker With Methane - Ep167: Grant Swartzwelder

Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change

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Unintended Consequences of Consolidation in the Oil Industry

The chapter discusses the repercussions of larger companies consolidating in the Permian and Texas regions on small producing wells and communities, raising concerns about abandonment and environmental impacts. The conversation highlights the challenges of industry negotiations, regulatory oversights, international efforts to reduce methane emissions, and the delicate balance between environmental concerns and national security. It also delves into the necessity of oil and gas in the future, the transition to greener energy sources, and the importance of addressing emissions in the industry.

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