Beyond CO2: Scientists call beefed up strategy to tackle methane emissions

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Agriculture accounts foran estimated 45 percent of total methane emissions.
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Agriculture accounts foran estimated 45 percent of total methane emissions.

'Methane is a blow torch that’s cooking the planet,' scientists warn, as new study argues near term action could play a critical role in curbing global warming

Slashing emissions of carbon dioxide emissions alone will not be enough to prevent global temperatures reaching an "irreversible tipping point", new research has this week warned. In contrast, a "dual...

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