The U.S. has over 130,000 orphan wells, many of which are not properly sealed, leading to significant methane emissions. The EPA estimates these emissions are equivalent to those produced by around 1.7 million gasoline vehicles. The Biden administration allocated $4.7 billion for well-plugging activities, but more funding is needed to address the issue effectively.
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