Methane
Why methane is a large and underestimated threat to climate goals
Scientists say governments aren't factoring in the big short-term impact of rising methane emissions in meeting mid-century climate targets. Read More
Here's what to make of the COP26 methane moment
The fight to reduce the powerful super pollutant is already underway, with the focus on agriculture, landfill management and industrial emissions. Read More
Can we have our (happy) beef and eat it too?
With global meat consumption climbing, is a humane, low-carbon animal agriculture system possible? Read More
Colorado agrees: Gas flaring and venting should be anything but routine
It's past time to stop this 200-year-old practice. Read More
Major oil and gas companies join program to track and cut methane emissions
62 oil and gas companies from around the world signed on to a UN-led partnership aimed at bolstering monitoring and reductions of the potent climate-warming gas. Read More
Teeny, tiny creatures play a big role in climate change
Tiny bacteria, protozoa and fungi in agricultural systems contribute methane into the atmosphere — and they're spreading. Read More
Turning methane into carbon dioxide could help us fight climate change
Methane is 84 times worse as a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide. What if we could chemically change methane into carbon dioxide? Read More
A Green New Deal for natural gas
Why ultra-low-carbon biomethane, aka renewable natural gas, deserves more attention from policymakers. Read More
Without changing human diets, it's impossible to halt global warming
We need to limit consumption of foods with outsized climate impacts, especially beef, lamb and goat. Read More
‘Super pollutants’ such as methane, HFCs and black carbon were a hot topic at GCAS
Acting quickly to reduce relatively short-lived yet potent gases could have a big impact on human health and slow global warming. Read More
