Climate talks often revolve around reducing the most dangerous greenhouse gas, CO ₂ But more robust emissions of heat-trapping methane will be on the agenda at a global forum in Geneva this week. Methane — which is potent but relatively short-lived — is a key target for countries looking to quickly reduce emissions and slow climate change.

This is mainly because large amounts of methane simply leak into the atmosphere from oil and gas projects.

Methane emissions from the fossil fuel industry have been increasing for three consecutive years, reaching near-record levels in 2023, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). (Julien MIVIELLE, more at phys.org)