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Experts Urge Urgent Action on Methane Emissions at COP30

11/19/2025

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At the Cop30 climate summit in Belém, experts urge immediate cuts to short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) to curb warming.
Methane is over 80 times more heat-trapping than carbon dioxide and accounts for about a third of warming.
Despite progress, emissions are projected to rise.
The Global Methane Pledge targets a 30% reduction by 2030, but many countries miss commitments, underscoring the need for enhanced regulations and investments.

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At the Cop30 climate summit in Belém, experts urge immediate cuts to short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) to curb warming.
Methane is over 80 times more heat-trapping than carbon dioxide and accounts for about a third of warming.
Despite progress, emissions are projected to rise.
The Global Methane Pledge targets a 30% reduction by 2030, but many countries miss commitments, underscoring the need for enhanced regulations and investments.