#Methane emissions

#Methane emissions

California will receive significant federal funding to address abandoned oil wells, aiming to combat pollution and methane emissions. [ more ]

Reducing methane emissions is crucial to slowing global warming, with landfills being a significant source.

The California Air Resources Board plays a key role in regulating methane emissions from landfills and can lead the nation in addressing this pollution. [ more ]

Burmese pythons in Florida may be a climate-friendly food source due to their efficient conversion of food and lower methane emissions. [ more ]

Satellites repurposed to detect methane emissions

Real-time monitoring of major methane releases [ more ]

Oil-producing areas have higher methane leaks due to lack of infrastructure for gas transport.

Pennsylvania's focus on natural gas production results in less methane wastage. [ more ]

Oil and gas industry emits three times more methane than estimated by the government. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, 80 times more impactful than carbon dioxide. [ more ]

The EPA estimates that the new methane emissions rule will capture or prevent enough methane to heat nearly 8 million American homes for a winter.

The rule is expected to have net financial benefits of at least $7.3 billion per year from 2024 to 2038, including cost savings, climate benefits, and health benefits. [ more ]

Stemming methane emissions, particularly from the oil industry, is a major focus at COP28.

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced final rules to cut methane from oil and gas operations, estimating a reduction of 58 million tons of emissions from 2024 to 2038.

COP28 is prioritizing efforts to reduce methane emissions, including the mobilization of over $1 billion in grants to help countries cut methane. [ more ]

More U.S. oil and gas operations will be regulated for methane than ever before under sweeping new federal standards.

The final rule aims to deeply cut methane emissions by requiring equipment upgrades and regular leak inspections. [ more ]

Germany supports initiatives to reduce methane emissions and sees them as a way to quickly make an impact in the fight against climate change.

Germany is focusing on reducing methane emissions in the energy sector, particularly in the production of gas and oil. [ more ]

The Biden administration issued a final rule aimed at reducing methane emissions in the U.S. oil and natural gas industry.

The rule will promote the use of cutting-edge methane detection technologies and deliver significant public health benefits. [ more ]

US vows to phase out coal plants and slash methane emissions at Cop28 summit

Kamala Harris warns of the dangers posed by opponents of climate action [ more ]