Work Area
Methane
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How African perspectives are powering progress on regional methane mitigation
When we talk about climate change in Africa, methane is rarely at the center of the conversation. It often takes a back seat to carbon dioxide and other more visible environmental issues such as water scarcity, flooding, erosion, desertification, deforestation, and biodiversity loss. Nevertheless, methane is quietly doing damage in…
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U.S. EPA delays compliance of important methane regulations for oil and gas, which will exacerbate pollution, hinder climate progress, and undermine public health
The U.S. EPA announced it will delay compliance of several of the provisions of the Clean Air Act standards for oil and gas facilities.
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From Ambition to Realisation: A Vision for Germany’s Decarbonisation
Executive Summary Germany has made significant efforts toward achieving net-zero emissions and has markedly progressed in transforming its energy system. This success relies heavily on the expansion of renewable energy and enabling infrastructure. However, as weather-dependent renewable capacity grows, Germany increasingly faces periods of both energy surplus, when conditions are…
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The case for UK methane action: A fast, cost-effective climate win
By incentivising its trading partners to adopt best practices and methane-reducing technologies, the UK can help reduce emissions beyond its borders.
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UK Regulatory Roadmap: Blueprint for Emissions Reductions in the Energy Sector
To be a credible leader internationally, the UK must demonstrate further progress to reduce methane emissions domestically.
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Conclusions from Council presidency prompt concerns for European climate leadership and broader regulatory framework
Today’s Council presidency conclusions invite the European Commission to assess whether the newly adopted EU Methane Regulation should be included in the next Omnibus package.
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Kazakhstan’s progress in reducing gas flaring is a model for the world
Kazakhstan has made tremendous progress in reducing gas flaring, setting an example for its Central Asian neighbors.
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Clean Air Task Force Letter: Urgently Preserve the Integrity and Impact of the EU Methane Regulation
Ahead of the 16 June Energy Council, Clean Air Task Force delivered a letter to EU Energy Ministers strongly encouraging them to protect the EU Methane Regulation and its import standard, and discourage against its inclusion in the energy omnibus package.
