Methane: war and international tensions make cutting potent greenhouse gas emissions harder
An update to the 2021 Global Methane Pledge could see tighter restrictions on oil and gas leaks.
Nov. 11, 2022 • ~5 min
An update to the 2021 Global Methane Pledge could see tighter restrictions on oil and gas leaks.
Natural gas has been marketed for decades as a clean fuel, but a growing body of research shows that gas stoves can contribute significantly to indoor air pollution, as well as climate change.
Climate change’s assault on the natural world may explain mystery methane emission surge.
If the UK government is to cut methane emissions by 30% before 2030, it needs fewer cows and more crops.
Feeding insects instead of grain to animals is an inexpensive, sustainable way to increase the world food supply. An animal scientist explains what’s involved in developing insect feed for cattle.
Thanks to humans, the concentration of planet-warming carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is now 50% higher than before the industrial era. These gases are raising Earth’s temperature.
Thanks to humans, the atmosphere has 50% more planet-warming carbon dioxide today than it did before the industrial era. Those gases will continue raising Earth’s temperature for years.
Ground is collapsing and massive lakes are draining in a matter of days. Thawing permafrost is having profound effects on the region and its infrastructure.
Recent estimates put atmospheric methane at 1,900 parts per billion – close to triple its pre-industrial average.
To combat global warming we need to use atmospheric greenhouse gas observations to keep track of emissions.
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