Methane emission sources under the spotlight at COP30

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• UN reports nearly 90% of satellite-detected methane leaks are not acknowledged by governments or companies. 6s
• Only 12% of 3,500 methane leak alerts in the oil and gas sector received a response. 24s
• Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, and cutting its emissions is seen as a fast way to address climate change. 48s
• Over 150 countries have pledged to cut methane emissions by 30% this decade, but action remains limited. 59s
• The International Methane Emissions Observatory plans to expand monitoring to include coal, waste, and agriculture. 1m 45s