Methane

UN flags 127 major climate-warming methane plumes this year

A United Nations-led effort to use space satellites to detect methane leaks from fossil fuel infrastructure has alerted governments to 127 major methane plumes across four continents since its launch at the start of this year

Why methane is at the centre of COP28 climate change summit?

China unveiled its long-awaited methane strategy this month, while the EU agreed to set methane emissions limits on Europe's oil and gas imports from 2030, pressuring international suppliers to clamp down on leaks of the potent greenhouse gas.

Scientists find a bacteria that can 'eat' methane. But can it curb global heating?

Using a class of bacteria called methanotrophs to naturally convert methane to carbon dioxide and biomass, a team of researchers has proposed a method for eliminating methane. The study says using this bacteria extensively could save 240 million tonnes of methane from entering the atmosphere by 2050

Explained: Why New York is banning gas stoves in new buildings

After years of deliberation, New York has banned natural gas and other fossil fuels in the construction of new buildings from 2026 onwards. The move comes in order to reduce pollution contributing to global warming. The state is aiming for a 40 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030

World Vegetarian Day 2021: From history, significance to famous quotes, all you need to know

In 1977, World Vegetarian Day was founded and established by the North American Vegetarian Society (NAVS)

How much of the world’s energy comes from fossil fuels? Can renewables replace it all?

Fossilisation of trees moved enormous amounts of carbon from the air to underground, leading to a decline in atmospheric CO₂ levels

Amazon's hydropower plant contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions

Indigenous and environmental groups protested the construction in 1990s but it was revived as an ROR plant in 2011.

Reducing methane is crucial for protecting climate, health yet emissions are rising: UN report

Global methane emissions were fairly level about 15 to 20 years ago, but started creeping up over the past five years or so.

Scientists discover first active methane leak from the sea bed in Antarctica

The seepage of the methane was first discovered in 2011 by a team of divers but studies on the site began only in 2016.

USA increases drilling for oil and gas, contributes to most of the methane emissions globally finds two studies

In South Asia, South America and Africa, growing agricultural activities have caused methane levels to spike.