Methane

Global Methane Pledge’s slow start

Two years ago, more than 120 countries (now 150), led by the United States and European Union, signed the Global Methane Pledge at COP26.

[Watch] Livestock Methane: Identifying gaps to advance meaningful solutions

On July 13, IATP hosted a webinar, "Livestock Methane: Identifying gaps to advance meaningful solutions." Watch the recording of the webinar above or on YouTube. 

Agriculture ministers must tackle industrial livestock’s methane emissions to meet global methane pledge

MINNEAPOLIS/LONDON—Today, more than 25 Agriculture Ministers and high-level representatives from around the world are gathered in Chile to discuss how they can contribute to the implementation of the Global Methane Pledge. As agriculture is the world’s largest source of anthropogenic methane, it is positive to see ministers engage on the issue.

Minnesota’s climate report shows overall progress, but need to reduce agriculture emissions

MINNEAPOLIS—New greenhouse gas emissions data released today by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) show the state is making progress toward its climate targets, aided by the pandemic, but agriculture emissions continue to be a major contributor.

Emissions Impossible: Methane Edition

This report for the first time estimates the methane emissions of five of the largest meat corporations and ten of the largest dairy corporations. Their combined methane emissions are roughly 12.8 million tonnes, which equates to over 80% of the European Union’s entire methane footprint.

Fifteen meat and dairy companies emit more methane than Russia — New report

Fifteen of the world’s biggest meat and dairy companies emit more methane than countries such as Russia, Canada, Australia or Germany, reveals new research released today.