SUMMARY: Methane emissions from major oil and gas basins in the U.S. fell by 44% from 2011 to 2013, with a significant drop of up to 87% reported from 2019 to 2023, according to EPA data. Texas led this reduction, coinciding with record-breaking crude oil production. Emissions intensity, which measures methane emissions per barrel, has notably decreased, particularly in the Williston and Appalachian Basins. The Permian Basin saw a 32% reduction in methane emissions, with a dramatic 66% drop in flaring intensity since 2019. Texas could rank third globally in natural gas and fourth in oil production if it were a separate country.

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SUMMARY: Oklahoma’s parole grant rate increased in 2024, with nearly 29% of prisoners receiving favorable recommendations, up from 24% in 2023. This follows a period of declining parole approvals, which coincided with rising prison populations after the COVID-19 pandemic. Violent offenders remain less likely to receive parole, though the rate of those granted stage-two reviews has increased. The parole board faced leadership changes in late 2023, with vacancies remaining after the resignation of key members. Justice reform advocates argue for a full-time board to improve parole decisions, especially for violent offenders, with potential legislative changes in 2025.

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