Texas will look into policies to “drastically reduce” natural gas flaring from the state’s shale patch as investors become increasingly sensitive to climate change concerns. The call to action from the head of the Texas Railroad Commission, which oversees oil and gas production in the state, marks a stark tone shift for an agency that’s been criticized for its laissez-faire attitude toward one of the industry’s most harmful environmental practices. After hearing on Tuesday from environmental groups, industry organizations and shale producers on ways the state’s flaring problem should be addressed, Wayne Christian, the commission’s chairman, said he directed staff to consider whether measures could be implemented this fall. “I am very concerned by the rate of flaring in Texas,” Christian said during the webcast meeting. “We […]