The world remains far behind global commitments to slash methane, according to a United Nations assessment that underscores the need for rapid, aggressive work to stifle emissions of the super pollutant.
Fulfilling a pledge by roughly 160 nations to cut methane emissions 30% from 2020 levels by 2030 “is technically still possible,” but only with swift action, according to the report released Monday amid UN climate talks in Belém, Brazil.