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New CATF analysis highlights Brazil’s largest opportunities to cut waste methane
At COP30, the Government of Brazil announced the launch of a process to develop a first-of-its-kind national initiative to detect and mitigate methane emissions from the country’s waste sector.
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U.S. EPA delays methane regulations for oil and gas in a move that will needlessly threaten public health and the climate
CATF will continue to fight for implementation of these important air pollution protections.
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CATF welcomes release of the Global Methane Status Report co-authored by CATF’s Jonathan Banks
The Global Methane Status Report, released this week at COP30 in Belém, provides the clearest assessment yet of global efforts to cut methane. Produced by the UN Environment Programme and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition, the report shows that while policies and market shifts are beginning to slow projected emissions growth, only full deployment…
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Brazilian Waste Sector Methane Analysis
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of methane emissions from Brazil’s waste sector, based on the current waste management system implemented in Brazil. It also highlights the policies already in place and includes regulations governing improvements in waste management and dumpsite closure. This report also considers instruments focusing on the…
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Brazil to develop national plan to address super emitters in the waste sector and curb methane emissions with support from CATF and Carbon Mapper
Belém, Brazil – At COP30 today, the Government of Brazil announced the launch of a process to develop a first-of-its-kind initiative to detect and mitigate methane emissions from the country’s waste sector using cutting-edge satellite and remote sensing technologies. The process will be developed by the Brazilian Ministry of Environment in collaboration with Clean Air Task Force…
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What 4 countries that are successfully cutting waste methane have in common
Countries are proving that cutting methane emissions from the waste sector is not only possible—it’s already happening. From food waste prevention and organics diversion to dumpsite rehabilitation and sanitary landfill design, a growing number of governments have been implementing practical, scalable solutions to tackle methane, one of the world’s most…
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UK’s Methane Action Plan marks progress but needs regulatory teeth to deliver
London, UK — The UK Government today published its Methane Action Plan, following growing pressure to deliver on the UK’s Global Methane Pledge commitments. The plan recognises methane’s role in international trade and includes forward-looking measures to explore emissions linked to imported fossil fuels — a welcome step towards global accountability. It also makes progress…
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Smarter feed. Stronger genes. Healthier herds.
Contributing authors: Charles Brooke, Program Lead, Livestock Enteric Methane Mitigation, Spark Climate Solutions; Barrett Olafson, Project Manager, Livestock Enteric Methane Mitigation, Spark Climate Solutions; Greg Kohler, Agriculture Expert, CCAC; Jennifer Chow, Senior Director, Climate-Resilient Food Systems, EDF; Pamela Ruiter, Director, Global Agricultural Methane, EDF; Derek Tepe, Project Manager, Global Agriculture…
