IEA: Fossil fuel industry failing to curb 'stubbornly high' methane emissions

Michael Holder
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Methane emissions from oil, gas, and coal production showing little sign of falling, despite huge financial benefits on offer from tackling powerful greenhouse gas

Global methane emissions from fossil fuels remain "stubbornly high", despite the significant cost benefits the sector could reap from curbing the release of the powerful greenhouse gas, the vast majority...

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