UN Report: Chilean Landfill Reaches Record Methane Emission Levels
A new UN report reveals that the Los Colorados landfill in Tiltil, Chile, has become one of the world’s largest single emitters of potent methane gas.
Methane Emissions
Methane Surge from Tropical Wetlands Threatens Global Climate Goals
New research reveals that methane emissions from warming tropical wetlands are surging, posing a significant threat to global climate goals and increasing pressure on governments to cut other emissions.
UN Report Reveals Slow Response to Methane Emissions Alerts
A UN report reveals that only 1% of major methane leak alerts have prompted action, highlighting a significant gap between climate pledges and actual practices.
Bloomberg and NASA Coalition Launch First Methane-Hunting Satellite
A coalition backed by Mike Bloomberg and NASA has launched its first satellite, Tanager-1, to monitor methane emissions from space, aiming to combat climate change by identifying super-emitters.
Report Urges U.S. to Tackle Landfill Methane Emissions Amid Global Climate Efforts
An environmental report urges the U.S. to take immediate action on landfill methane emissions, highlighting regulatory gaps and calling for stronger EPA policies to combat climate change.
Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide and Methane Levels Spike to New Records in 2023
Atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide and methane reached record highs in 2023, with scientists warning of accelerated climate change due to rising greenhouse gas emissions, according to NOAA.
Study Reveals U.S. Landfills as Major Methane Super-Emitters
A new study finds that over half of U.S. landfills are major sources of methane emissions, highlighting a crucial opportunity to address climate change by targeting persistent leaks.
Greenland’s Methane Absorption Offers Hope in Climate Change Battle
A new study finds that Greenland absorbs more methane than it emits, offering promising insights in the global fight against climate change.