Methane emissions, surging at record rates, threaten climate goals, pushing for a 30% cut by 2030.

Methane emissions are rising rapidly, posing a significant threat to climate goals. These emissions, which are 80 times more potent than CO2 in trapping heat over a 20-year period, have increased at the fastest rate since the 1970s. Scientists and policymakers are calling for a 30% cut in methane emissions by 2030, focusing on human activities like agriculture and fossil fuel use. Reducing methane could have a more immediate impact on warming than cutting CO2.

November 12, 2024
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