Q&A: Why methane levels are rising with no ‘hint of a decline’

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Levels of methane in the atmosphere have soared by record-breaking amounts since 2020, according to new research.

For Balcombe, to reduce methane emissions in the oil and gas sector, countries and companies should understand their methane emissions and commit to fulfilling their methane targets.“Almost every possible emission source is possible to eliminate, but [companies] have to know about it, improve the design or operation of [their] equipment and work with [those] who are on the plant to understand that methane emissions and safety [are] a priority.

However, policies aiming to reduce fossil methane emissions have been less stringent than those for waste, according to a 2023 study.

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