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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Today, the Planet Tanager-2 satellite was launched into orbit! @carbonmapper.bsky.social's satellite data is already powering our #PolluterOfTheMonth campaign — from documenting super-emitter events to grounding our evidence in verified emissions data. Tanager-2 means even faster accountability!

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

"Art into Action" is open all #ClimateWeekNYC, feat. 13 #PolluterOfTheMonth works, making unseen methane pollution visible from each artist's perspective. Stop by any time during the week between 11am-6pm to explore the intersection of art, data, and science. Tickets here: bit.ly/4hfSnlT

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

"Companies emit tens of thousands of tons of methane each year on Navajo lands, wasting more than a billion cubic feet of gas." That's enough wasted gas to supply every home in the US w/ natural gas through the winter. The injustice runs deeper than the pollution itself: bit.ly/3UY5osH

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Oil & Gas Methane Waste and Pollution on the Navajo Nation (English)

This educational animation video documents how methane waste and pollution from oil and gas operations harms Diné communities -- and what can be done about it. Narrated in English by acclaimed Diné artist Radmilla Cody, it features it features accessibl...

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Join LightHill & Earthworks for "Art into Action: Climate Hour" on Tues 9/22, 7–9 PM, featuring all of the original artwork from @BigGasPolluters' #PolluterOfTheMonth campaign. Meet the artists & scientists turning data into real-world emissions accountability. RSVP here: luma.com/db2kib08

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Congressional Democrats are scrutinizing electric utilities, not just oil and gas, as prices climb. The culprit: a regulatory model that lets utilities earn more profit the more they spend, incentivizing them to overbuild at OUR expense. politi.co/4cgY954

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Oil & gas has spent a year lobbying to weaken methane reporting rules, while publicly claiming to support transparency. AGA & API pushed EPA to loosen hidden-pollution disclosure rules, while urging to keep the reporting program, only to claim credit for "voluntary progress." bit.ly/4geZ5Ic

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

That's a wrap on July's #PolluterOfTheMonth: EOG Resources. EOG dropped its 2040 net-zero target. Since then: 20+ satellite-detected super-emitters, a $2.5M Clean Air Act penalty, & a failing InfluenceMap grade. Not "leading environmental performance." Thanks to Deanne Cheuk for the art!

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Earthworks @earthworks.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Toxic & invisible gasses called volatile organic compounds are a common byproduct of fracking. These gasses are supposed to be captured & burned to reduce harm, but at this EOG site our OGI cameras discovered it was being polluted directly into the air. biggaspolluters.org/polluter-of-...

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Decades of internal industry documents, unearthed by the Center for Climate Integrity, tell a consistent story: oil & gas companies knew their operations were releasing far more methane than they disclosed, & moved to shape public perception instead of correcting the record: nyti.ms/3S2WBVb

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

23 methane plumes. 1.7+ million mcf of methane lost to venting & flaring. A $2.5M Clean Air Act penalty. A failing climate policy grade. An abandoned net-zero target. That's why EOG Resources is our July #PolluterOfTheMonth. Learn more: bit.ly/4phb7F3

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

EOG Resources says it is committed to reducing methane pollution & leading on environmental performance. But the company abandoned one of its emissions goals and received a failing climate policy grade. Swipe through to learn why EOG is our #PolluterOfTheMonth: bit.ly/4phb7F3

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Meet our July #PolluterOfTheMonth: EOG Resources. EOG says it is committed to "leading environmental performance" & reducing methane. But satellite data has linked more than 20 methane super-emitter plumes to the company's facilities. bit.ly/4phb7F3 Thanks to Deanne Cheuk for the artwork!

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

That’s a wrap on June’s #PolluterOfTheMonth: Hilcorp. A huge thank you to David Joseph Weissberg for helping bring this story to life through layers of newspaper clippings, halftone textures, torn imagery, and bold collage elements — transforming documented methane pollution into a protest-poster.

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Earthworks @earthworks.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

A tank on a Hilcorp well pad in NM continuously emits methane and health harming volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Persistent leaks like this are a major source of emissions from the oil and gas sector, yet often go unreported and unaddressed. biggaspolluters.org/polluter-of-...

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Earthworks @earthworks.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

We can cut ½ of oil & gas pollution with wells only accounting for 6% of production. But billionaires are paying to stop it. We’ve got satellite data. We’ve got our camera. We’ve got tools to #cutmethane. We must stop putting profit before people. bit.ly/HilcorpPays2...

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Trump Plans to Protect Methane-Leaking Stripper Wells. This Billionaire Donor Will Benefit.

Oil tycoon Jeffery Hildebrand gave millions to Donald Trump’s 2024 election campaign. He is set to reap a financial windfall as the EPA moves to weaken restrictions on wells like his that produce very...

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

As always, let's take a look at the numbers that tell the story for our #PolluterOfTheMonth, Hilcorp. Since last summer, Hilcorp has continued racking up methane pollution events— in NM alone, the company reported losing more than 320,000 mcf of methane gas since August 2025: bit.ly/4dRGIYM

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Hilcorp was one of our #PolluterOfTheMonth last year. And almost a year later, we’re still documenting pollution at its facilities. From repeated emissions near schools in NM to super-emitting methane plumes, the pattern hasn’t stopped. Swipe through the latest findings: bit.ly/4dRGIYM

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

June #PolluterOfTheMonth: Hilcorp. As the EPA moves to weaken methane protections, thermographers are documenting emissions at Hillcorp's facilities & satellite data continues detecting methane super-emitter plumes: bit.ly/4dRGIYM We loved collaborating w/ David Weissberg for this artwork!

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

#PolluterOfTheMonth: Continental Resources. We highlighted Continental's role as one of the nation’s top methane polluters & their efforts to dismantle methane transparency & reporting rules. A huge thanks to Gabe Gault for helping bring this story to life through his original hand-painted artwork!

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

The numbers tell the story for our #PolluterOfTheMonth. Continental Resources ranks among the top methane polluters in the US, and the data shows a pattern that can’t be ignored. And for Continental, the moves of the current administration are "paying off handsomely": bit.ly/48w9DQ9

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Continental Resources isn't just a major methane polluter. The company & its founder are also central to the current administration’s energy policy, seeking to eliminate methane pollution rules that even much of the oil & gas industry supports. Our May's #PolluterOfTheMonth: bit.ly/48w9DQ9

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Our May #PolluterOfTheMonth, Continental Resources, says it has a "steadfast" commitment to environmental protection... all while leading the charge to eliminate the most basic air pollution protections & reporting rules. bit.ly/48w9DQ9 We loved collaborating w/ Gabe Gault on this artwork!

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

That's a wrap on April’s #PolluterOfTheMonth: Targa Resources. From repeated emissions events to methane plumes captured by satellite & pollution documented on the ground, the pattern is clear. Huge thanks to the talented Deedee Cheriel for bringing this story to life through her artwork.

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

An investigation found that methane-certified oil & gas sites were still linked to “huge emissions” & super-emitter events. Certification systems that rely on operator-reported data, not direct measurement, raise serious questions about what’s actually being counted: bit.ly/4trjdvQ

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Earthworks @earthworks.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Here we see a malfunctioning flare leading to uncontrolled release of methane emissions at a Targa-owned gas plant in New Mexico. Learn more about why Targa is our April #PolluterOfTheMonth: biggaspolluters.org/polluter-of-...

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

New reporting from E+E Leader highlights findings from our latest analysis w/ Earthworks, which uses satellite & aerial data to track methane pollution across the Appalachian Basin. In just one year, we identified 96 super-emitter plumes linked to ~70 oil and gas facilities: bit.ly/4sRL4Vb

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Public record of Targa, our April #PolluterOfTheMonth shows: -277 emissions exceedances in NM in early 2024. -At least 16 methane super-emitter plumes in 2025. -Nearly $5.5 million in penalties since 2020. Methane accountability still has a long way to go.

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Satellite data from Carbon Mapper has captured methane plumes near Targa facilities. News reporting connects those emissions to real sites. Earthworks’ optical imaging shows the pollution on the ground. What was once a “phantom” threat is now visible & measurable – see April’s #PolluterOfTheMonth.

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Targa says it has methane reduction plans. But its facilities have repeatedly made headlines for excess emissions, regulatory investigations, & pollution events caught from space. Methane accountability doesn’t stop at setting goals — swipe through to see why Targa is April's #PolluterOfTheMonth.

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

April’s #PolluterOfTheMonth: Targa Resources, one of the largest gas companies in the US. With emissions exceedances & super-emitter plumes seen by satellite, Targa's track record raises questions. When methane pollution keeps surfacing, it’s time to take a closer look. Artwork by Deedee Cheriel.

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Researchers flew over 11,000 oil & gas facilities in CO using aircraft & satellite sensors to find that emissions may be 2–3× higher than reported in official inventories. Accurate measurement & reporting is critical for strong public health protections — and CO is leading: bit.ly/4bM0Qvq

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Gas leaks aren’t just going undetected — they may be exposing people to benzene at levels above health-based limits. A new study from highlights how gaps in detection can leave communities at risk. This is what happens when pollution goes unseen. Learn more: bit.ly/4cUokQ8

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Politico highlights findings from our latest report, which used satellite data to identify 96 methane super-emitter plumes across the Appalachian Basin between Nov 2024–Nov 2025. Super-emitters release large amounts of methane & harmful pollutants. Read the full report: bit.ly/4dbPHFe

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Earthworks @earthworks.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Gas Leaks Project and Earthworks analyzed one year of methane super-emitter events across PA, WV, and OH. The report links methane pollution to specific companies and communities. Swipe for some key findings and read the full report! 🌎⚠️ 🔗➡️ bit.ly/Appalachia-M...

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New Data Shows Super-Emitter Oil and Gas Pollution across the Appalachian Basin, Unknowingly Impacting Communities - Gas Leaks

A new report found nearly 100 oil and gas emission events in the Appalachian Basin, which exposed nearby communities to harmful carcinogens.

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

🚨 New Report Gas Leaks Project & Earthworks analyzed one year of methane super-emitter events across PA, WV, & OH — and the findings raise serious accountability questions. Swipe for some key findings and read the full report: bit.ly/4dbPHFe

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

As February comes to a close, we’re wrapping up our #PolluterOfTheMonth spotlight on Energy Transfer. Over the past month, we highlighted a record that includes repeated methane super-emitter events, millions in penalties, and millions more to weaken methane pollution rules.

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Earthworks @earthworks.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Here we see a black plume of steady emissions from a flare at an Energy Transfer plant in Carlsbad, NM. It represents a continuous release of methane and other VOCs, all of which create harmful air pollution in the surrounding area. Learn more: biggaspolluters.org/polluter-of-...

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Millions in penalties. Massive methane waste. Repeated failures seen from on the ground AND from space. The numbers tell the story. This is the cost of weak rules and unchecked pipeline pollution and why Energy Transfer is our this month's #PolluterOfTheMonth. bit.ly/4qdx6eP

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Even when producers clean up operations, pipeline companies can undo that progress by venting and leaking gas downstream. Energy Transfer — one of the largest gas pipeline operators in the country — is a clear example and our #PolluterOfTheMonth.

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

New data from MethaneSAT’s first global assessment shows methane pollution from oil and gas basins is is 50% higher than reported by the U.S. EPA. In the Permian Basin alone? 410 metric tons of methane per hour! Read the full story: bit.ly/4rPpEYr

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

We're back with February's #PolluterOfTheMonth: Energy Transfer, which moves nearly a third of US gas & keeps getting caught venting methane along the way. We’re calling out the infrastructure company helping methane pollution spread: bit.ly/4qdx6eP Featuring artwork by Indie 184!

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

More than 80 large methane plumes have been detected over gas infrastructure in the Appalachian Basin in 1 year. Satellite & airborne data links them to major gas operators. This is why independent monitoring & accountability for #BigGasPolluters is so important. bit.ly/4bR6M71

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Invisible. Powerful. Misunderstood. American Lung Association breaks down methane myths vs reality → swipe.

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Earthworks @earthworks.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

The oil & gas industry and government MUST DO MORE to #cutmethane. New tools, new data: same story. @gasleaksproject.bsky.social & Earthworks analyzed @carbonmapper.bsky.social satellites of 80+ major pollution events in WV & PA from 2024-25. Via @financialtimes.com bit.ly/WvPaMethane

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Big US gas producers are methane super emitters, environmental groups’ data shows

EQT, Expand and Berkshire Hathaway Energy identified by air surveillance of their emissions

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

New FT reporting shows more than 80 significant methane-emission events across PA & WV — linked to major gas producers incl EQT, Expand Energy, & Berkshire Hathaway Energy. The #BigGasPolluters analysis found repeated methane releases large enough to be a super-emitter: bit.ly/4abCbiY

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

5 new ways oil and gas polluters could be getting a free pass in 2026. From delayed methane rules to ending emissions data collection, the Trump administration is systematically rolling back safeguards that protect public health, taxpayers, and our climate.

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

"The tactics alleged by the attorney general are commonly used in the industry to squeeze profits from old wells before companies go bankrupt. Oil and gas executives so frequently follow a similar pattern that environmentalists call it “the playbook.”" www.propublica.org/article/new-...

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“A Fraudulent Scheme”: New Mexico Sues Texas Oil Companies for Walking Away From Their Leaking Wells

New Mexico’s lawsuit accuses three Texas oil executives of pocketing revenue from oil and gas wells and offloading cleanup costs to the public. An investigation in 2024 by ProPublica and Capital & Mai...

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

A new year. Same methane problem. Stronger accountability. Since Trump took office, federal agencies have delayed, weakened, or moved to eliminate key methane safeguards, from pollution fees to emissions reporting. In response, a coalition of organizations is stepping in to fill the gaps.

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Big Gas Polluters @biggaspolluters.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Methane is often sold as “natural gas.” But when it leaks, it’s one of the most powerful climate pollutants there is. At #BigGasPolluters, we track methane pollution because it’s frequently underreported, hard to detect, & deeply harmful to our climate and our health. ➡️ BigGasPolluters.org.

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