The government's actions related to Ghg and air emissions may result in higher operating and maintenance costs for Occidental, including higher rates charged by service providers to purchase, maintain, and maintain emissions control systems to obtain emission allowances, pay carbon taxes, comply with new regulatory or reporting requirements, or prevent the company from conducting oil and gas development activities in certain areas, while also promoting the use of alternative energy sources and reducing the demand for oil, gas, and other products produced by Occidental's businesses.