Methane reacts in the atmosphere to form components of fine particulate air pollution, which can penetrate deep into the lungs and increase risk for heart disease and asthma.
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Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that can leak from oil and gas wells, pipelines and landfills. Satellites can spot the releases fast enough to get them fixed and help protect the climate.
A veteran of UN climate talks lays out the top themes and their sticking points, including concerns about the host country’s oil interests.
New Zealand is considering a plan to tax methane from cows. But while cows and cars both emit greenhouse gases, they don’t have the same impact over time.
130 countries have signed a pledge to cut methane emissions by 30%. Success could have a swift impact on global warming.
Reducing methane emissions could slow global warming quickly and buy time for the world to wean itself off fossil fuels. But it must not distract from the challenge to cut carbon dioxide emissions.
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Distinguished Scholar, National Center for Atmospheric Research; Affiliate Faculty, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Fellow in Energy Studies, Baker Institute for Public Policy; Lecturer, Rice University
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Research Scientist, University of Arizona
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Professor of Practice in Climate Policy, University of Oxford
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Associate Professor of Economics, ESSCA School of Management
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Enseignant en finance, INSEEC Grande École
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Full Professor in Finance, EDC Paris Business School