Methane emissions from energy sector rose in 2023: IEA

Methane emissions from energy sector rose in 2023: IEA

The Paris-based agency said failing to curb methane leaks from oil and gas projects was a “massive missed opportunity” to prevent losses and reduce emissions of the potent greenhouse gas. | Photo Credit: AP “Planet-heating methane released by the fossil fuel industry rose to near record highs in 2023 despite technology available to curb this … Read more

UNEP calls for doubling spend on nature-based solutions by 2025

UNEP calls for doubling spend on nature-based solutions by 2025

As global crises such as food insecurity, energy shortage, inflation, geopolitics and supply chain issues gain political priority, a new report by the UN Environment Programme calls for doubling spend on nature-based solutions by 2025. While war, economy and related crises will take top priority, there cannot be any backsliding on the efforts to restrict … Read more

COP27 | United Nations to launch public database of global methane leaks detected by space satellites

COP27 | United Nations to launch public database of global methane leaks detected by space satellites

The system — Methane Alert and Response System — will build on a pledge signed by 119 countries since last year to cut methane emissions by 30% this decade The system — Methane Alert and Response System — will build on a pledge signed by 119 countries since last year to cut methane emissions by … Read more