COP28 Summit: United States Unveils Plans to Slash Methane Emissions

At COP28 in Dubai, the United States announced new EPA regulations to slash methane emissions from oil and gas by 80% by 2038, reducing 58 million tonnes. Methane is a super pollutant up to 80 times more effective than CO2. Turkmenistan joined the pledge. EPA administrator Michael Regan and US climate envoy John Kerry urged action. UN satellite system identified 127 major methane plumes. Colombia joined a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty.

At COP28 in Dubai, the United States announced new EPA regulations to slash methane emissions from oil and gas by 80% by 2038, reducing 58 million tonnes. Methane is a super pollutant up to 80 times more effective than CO2. Turkmenistan joined the pledge. EPA administrator Michael Regan and US climate envoy John Kerry urged action. UN satellite system identified 127 major methane plumes. Colombia joined a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty.

At COP28 in Dubai, the United States announced new EPA regulations to slash methane emissions from oil and gas by 80% by 2038, reducing 58 million tonnes. Methane is a super pollutant up to 80 times more effective than CO2. Turkmenistan joined the pledge. EPA administrator Michael Regan and US climate envoy John Kerry urged action. UN satellite system identified 127 major methane plumes. Colombia joined a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty.

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