Methane

REA report argues UK could slash LNG imports and reduce emissions by nurturing its fast expanding green gas industry

Report find investors are pouring $8.9bn into US shale sector, but warns fragile state of the industry means some of this investment could be at risk

Canadian premier Justin Trudeau and US president Barack Obama expected to announce range of new climate initiatives, including plans to slash methane emissions and boost protection for the Arctic

Government and industry groups sign up to new plan to curb short-lived climate pollutants

ADBA says government funding could see number of UK biomethane plants increase to 180 if workable support scheme is put in place

World Meteorological Organisation says average CO2 levels are likely to reach 400ppm next year

Watchdog proposes new package of standards designed to slash emissions from the oil and gas industry

Auction of price guarantees for methane reduction efforts raises funds for projects in emerging markets

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to unveil incentives to help farmers reduce methane emissions and reforest damaged areas

The plan, a clear signal the president aims to shore up his climate legacy, applies only to future oil and gas infrastructure – a move environmental groups say will fail to combat the rise in emissions from the booming US oil and gas industry