This article explores the practice of natural gas flaring in Texas and its environmental, economic, and regulatory implications. This article traces the historical development of flaring alongside the growth of the state’s oil and gas industry. This article examines how regulatory frameworks and enforcement practices have enabled widespread flaring despite environmental concerns. This article also analyzes the impacts of flaring on communities, public health, and resource conservation. This article ultimately calls for stronger oversight and policy reforms to address the persistence of flaring in Texas.
Caleb A. Fielder (Sat,) studied this question.