According to the UN, the majority of methane leaks identified by satellites — around 90% — are still not officially acknowledged by governments or oil and gas companies.
A new report from the International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) notes that more than 17 satellites monitored 3,500 leaks, but only 12% of alerts received any response. This marks some progress compared with last year, when just 1% of alerts prompted action.
Experts say that while methane remains in the atmosphere for a shorter time than carbon dioxide, it is far more effective at trapping heat. As a result, reducing methane emissions is considered the fastest way to curb near-term climate warming.
In 2021, over 150 countries pledged to cut methane emissions by 30% by 2030.
The report states that out of all the alerts, only 25 incidents led to immediate action to halt large-scale leaks.
Meanwhile, international investors with total assets of €4.5 trillion ($5.3 trillion) have urged the EU not to weaken methane regulations, warning that any relaxation aimed at boosting US LNG imports could seriously undermine climate goals.
IMEO head Giulia Ferrini said that current monitoring focuses mainly on the oil and gas sector, but in future, other major sources including metal production, waste, and agriculture will also be included.
Experts warn: “Tackling methane leaks is one of the most important steps that can be taken in the near term to slow climate warming.”
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Iran on Saturday denounced U.S. plans to announce new sanctions that could put further strain on the Islamic Republic's economy and have an impact on its most important trading partners including China.
A large-scale drone attack has hit Russia's Samara region, damaging facilities and disrupting operations at an Ozon logistics complex, according to regional authorities and the company.
Nordic and Baltic leaders arrived in Kyiv for Ukraine’s Flag Day on Sunday as Russia continued its drone campaign and Kyiv warned of a potential new Russian mobilisation.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran was not ready to make what he called the "right deal" with Washington as tensions persisted over the war and the Strait of Hormuz.
Nordic and Baltic leaders arrived in Kyiv for Ukraine’s Flag Day on Sunday as Russia continued its drone campaign and Kyiv warned of a potential new Russian mobilisation.
Syria expects negotiations with Israel over a security agreement to resume soon despite deep mistrust between the two sides, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said in an interview with Reuters, urging Israel to seize an "historic opportunity" as the door for diplomacy is open.
India's Coast Guard and Navy continued search-and-rescue operations off the eastern coast on Sunday after a Panama-flagged cargo vessel carrying 24 crew sank, with two Chinese nationals rescued, a senior official said.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has called for continued military strength and national unity during a visit to the sensitive frontline island of Kinmen, saying peace must be protected "through strength."
The European Union’s Civil Protection Mechanism sent helicopters and firefighters to help Serbia fight a massive wildfire in a nature reserve in the northeast of the country, the head of the European Union mission to Belgrade said.
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