The California Air Resources Board (CARB) recently approved updates to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard program, setting targets to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels in the state. These updates aim for a 30% reduction by 2030 and 90% by 2045. The program now includes phasing out methane crediting for biomethane combustion while extending its use for renewable hydrogen projects. This move promotes renewable natural gas (RNG) projects, with California leading in operational sites. Additionally, hydrogen projects using fossil gas as feedstock will be ineligible for credit generation post-2035 unless paired with biomethane attributes. The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee introduced the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act, incorporating over 100 bipartisan bills to enhance the farm safety net, nutrition assistance, rural prosperity, and conservation efforts. The bill allocates funds for disaster assistance, supporting new farmers, rural health care, nutrition programs like SNAP, and rural community development. Noteworthy provisions include strengthening dairy safety nets, trade programs, affordable crop insurance, conservation programs, and a focus on climate-smart agriculture. The bill aims to boost American agriculture markets, address climate change, and ensure sustainable agricultural practices. Both initiatives emphasize reducing greenhouse gas emissions, fostering sustainable practices, and encouraging private sector investments in cleaner energy solutions to mitigate climate change impacts and promote a healthier environment.