Explainer-COP29: How methane emissions threaten climate goals


  • World
  • Tuesday, 12 Nov 2024

A woman passes by a #COP29 sign during the United Nations climate change conference COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan November 11, 2024. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

BAKU (Reuters) - Fast-rising methane emissions could undermine efforts to limit global warming by mid-century, prompting scientists and policymakers to urge aggressive action to curb output of the potent greenhouse gas.

Nearly 160 countries have pledged a 30% cut from 2020 methane emissions levels by the end of this decade.

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