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"One of the most significant achievements of the 26th United Nations climate
conference in Glasgow (COP26) three years ago was the launch of the Global
Methane Pledge. The goal is to reduce global methane emissions at least 30% by
2030.
Methane (CH₄) is the second most significant climate pollutant after carbon
dioxide (CO₂). In the words of one of the architects of the pledge, then US
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry, “tackling methane is the
fastest, most effective way to reduce near-term warming and keep 1.5°C within
reach”.
Australia signed up to the methane pledge in October 2022. It was a good start,
but a promise is not a plan. To date, Australia has no official methane
reduction targets, nor an agreed strategy to deal with this dangerous
pollutant.
The Climate Council’s report, released today, sets out actions Australia can
take right now to cut methane emissions. We need to get on with it."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
