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Explained | COP29: How methane emissions threaten climate goals

Over the last five years atmospheric methane levels have risen at their fastest rate since record-keeping began in the 1970s, driven in part by natural sources, according to the 2024 Global Methane Budget report.

12 November 2024, 10:24 IST

Explained | COP29: How methane emissions threaten climate goals

Explained | COP29: How methane emissions threaten climate goals

Explained | COP29: How methane emissions threaten climate goals

12 November 2024, 10:24 IST

The global methane bomb is starting to detonate

With each passing year, our own relatively puny emissions are pushing these ancient cycles further out of balance. If they turn against us, the effects could be devastating.

24 October 2024, 06:14 IST

The global methane bomb is starting to detonate

The global methane bomb is starting to detonate

The global methane bomb is starting to detonate

24 October 2024, 06:14 IST

That landfill you’re ignoring? It oozes methane

While oil and gas production and agriculture are the biggest sources of methane pollution, landfills place a close third, said the Science study’s lead author, Dan Cusworth, a climate scientist at the University of Arizona and the project scientist for the nonprofit organization Carbon Mapper.

22 April 2024, 05:15 IST

That landfill you’re ignoring? It oozes methane

That landfill you’re ignoring? It oozes methane

That landfill you’re ignoring? It oozes methane

22 April 2024, 05:15 IST

Study reveals new possible means of collecting methane data on Mars

A primary focus of the Mars missions of the US space agency NASA - including 'Curiosity' and 'Perseverance' - is to detect and understand past or present signs of life, such as methane.

26 January 2024, 10:10 IST

Study reveals new possible means of collecting methane data on Mars

Study reveals new possible means of collecting methane data on Mars

Study reveals new possible means of collecting methane data on Mars

26 January 2024, 10:10 IST

Global dairy companies announce alliance to cut methane at COP28

The five members of the Dairy Methane Action Alliance - Danone, Bel Group, General Mills, Lactalis USA, Kraft Heinz and Nestle - will begin reporting their methane emissions by mid-2024 and will write methane action plans by the end of that year.

05 December 2023, 15:25 IST

Global dairy companies announce alliance to cut methane at COP28

Global dairy companies announce alliance to cut methane at COP28

Global dairy companies announce alliance to cut methane at COP28

05 December 2023, 15:25 IST

UAE climate talks: Focus on fast action to reduce methane emissions

The United States and the European Union have emphasised the urgency to take action on methane, accounting for about 30 per cent of global warming since pre-industrial times (1850-1900).

28 November 2023, 06:08 IST

UAE climate talks: Focus on fast action to reduce methane emissions

UAE climate talks: Focus on fast action to reduce methane emissions

UAE climate talks: Focus on fast action to reduce methane emissions

28 November 2023, 06:08 IST

Methane blast kills 5 at ArcelorMittal Kazakhstan mine

An investigation into potential violations of safety rules has been opened by a government commission

03 November 2022, 10:15 IST

Methane explosion kills at least five at ArcelorMittal's Kazakhstan mine

Methane explosion kills at least five at ArcelorMittal's Kazakhstan mine

Methane blast kills 5 at ArcelorMittal Kazakhstan mine

03 November 2022, 10:15 IST

Satellites show high methane emissions from landfills

Emissions from landfills can be mitigated only with strategic planning and action, writes Spoorthy Raman

27 August 2022, 02:51 IST

Satellites show high methane emissions from Indian landfills

Satellites show high methane emissions from Indian landfills

Satellites show high methane emissions from landfills

27 August 2022, 02:51 IST

Energy sector methane emissions underreported

While methane dissipates faster than carbon dioxide, it has a much more powerful warming effect in the atmosphere

23 February 2022, 05:25 IST

Energy sector methane emissions underreported

Energy sector methane emissions underreported

Energy sector methane emissions underreported

23 February 2022, 05:25 IST

These super-pollutants are burning up the planet

The world has warmed by about 1.1 degrees Celsius from preindustrial levels, much of it occurring since 1950, and the pace continues

08 November 2021, 17:50 IST

Methane isn’t the only super-pollutant burning up the planet

Methane isn’t the only super-pollutant burning up the planet

These super-pollutants are burning up the planet

08 November 2021, 17:50 IST