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European Parliament pushes EU closer to action on methane pollution
Today’s adoption of the methane report in the ENVI Committee is an important step towards the reduction of methane pollution across the European Union and, once it is adopted by the full Parliament, will send a clear signal to the Commission on the need for strong action on methane. Parliament…
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U.S. and EU introduce Global Methane Pledge to cut methane
U.S. President Joe Biden and EU President Ursula von der Leyen introduced today a landmark new Global Methane Pledge.
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Smart methane policy to reduce EU emissions
CATF advocates for smart methane policy that can reduce emissions in Europe and around the world.
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IPCC’s Assessment Report highlights the urgency of sharp reductions in methane
Monday’s release of the UN’s newest climate report highlighted the fact that climate change is happening now; poses severe challenges to society; is attributable to human activities; and will get progressively worse and more harmful without dramatic cuts in emissions. The report also clearly identifies methane abatement as a critical…
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Regulating Flaring and Venting of Associated Gas
Gas flaring is a waste of gas and results in unnecessary emissions of methane, CO2, and pollutants such as particulate matter that directly harm human health. The EPA is working on strengthening regulations of methane from the oil and gas operations, and must address routine flaring as part of that…
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Nigeria Shows its commitment to cutting methane pollution
Nigeria, the most populous nation in Africa and one of the largest producers of oil and gas in the world, is setting the stage for deep reductions in methane pollution from the oil and gas sector. Nigeria’s recent submission to the UNFCCC on its commitments to the Paris climate accords…
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United Nations’ International Maritime Organization fails to take effective action on the Arctic climate crisis
Liana James is an International Policy Adviser for Clean Air Task Force Last month, after five years of extensive deliberations and calls from Indigenous communities and environmental organizations to ban the use of heavy fuel oil by ships operating in the Arctic, the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization formally adopted…
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Bipartisan U.S. House of Representatives vote reinstates methane standards, clearing path for stronger EPA rules
WASHINGTON — Today, using powers granted in the Congressional Review Act (CRA), a bipartisan group of U.S. representatives voted to restore 2016 standards to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector. The House vote follows bipartisan Senate approval of the same measure in April. With President Biden’s signature, the resolution will clear a…
