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Over 100 Nations Pledge to Cut Methane Emissions by 30%

6/17/2025

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Methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, plays a major role in climate change, with human actions responsible for two-thirds of its emissions. In a united effort, over 100 nations have committed to slashing methane pollution by 30% by 2030. Yet, the struggle to monitor emissions continues, and many effective solutions remain untapped, especially in the U.S. oil and gas industries.

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Methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, plays a major role in climate change, with human actions responsible for two-thirds of its emissions. In a united effort, over 100 nations have committed to slashing methane pollution by 30% by 2030. Yet, the struggle to monitor emissions continues, and many effective solutions remain untapped, especially in the U.S. oil and gas industries.