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European Commission eases penalties linked to methane rules

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US lawmakers urge EU to keep methane rules

As of January 2027, European importers of oil and gas will need to comply with monitoring, reporting, and verification requirements linked to methane emissions data from countries and companies that produce or export to the EU.

Europe Today

Europe needs to stand up to Trump on climate, Tubiana tells Euronews

The CEO of the European Climate Foundation, who served as France's climate change ambassador for the 2015 United Nations climate summit in Paris, remains a climate optimist and points to China as an example to follow.

Europe News

World falling behind on crucial methane emissions cuts, report warns

Research from a UN agency says the world is set to miss targets agreed four years ago despite readily available technology and clear incentives.

Iraq

Methane gas kills 12 Turkish soldiers in Iraq cave operation

The troops had been looking for the remains of a comrade killed by Kurdish militants.

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Europeans' Stories

Climate killer methane: On the hunt for natural gas leaks with Theo

I'm travelling in Croatia, looking for leaks in the natural gas network from which methane is escaping, one of the most dangerous climate killers of all. The European Union wants to reduce emissions.

Climate

Europe cuts methane emissions from coal mines for the first time

Most of the methane emissions from fossil fuels used in Europe are tied to imports, the report also finds.

Earth News

Europe’s largest crater emits ‘puzzling’ amounts of methane

Methane emissions in Sweden’s Siljan Ring lakes are up to 300 times higher than expected, raising climate concerns.

Climate

Clean air policies could drive up methane emissions - here's how

A new study is the latest to suggest that reductions in atmospheric sulphur may be driving global warming at a rate faster than previously anticipated.

Poland

A third coal miner dies in Poland after a methane explosion

The victims were among 16 miners injured at the Knurow-Szczyglowice coal mine on Wednesday, when methane gas ignited about 850 metres below ground level.

Earth News

Why are Brits throwing milk with this anti-methane additive away?

UK shoppers have threatened to boycott Tesco, Aldi and Morrisons over a ‘miracle’ methane-busting additive trial.

Europe News

Businesses urged to cut methane leaks at Baku Climate Action Week

Baku Climate Action Week highlighted the need for cleaner natural gas as NGOs push for reduced methane emissions from oil companies before COP29.

Climate

Methane emissions are rising faster than ever, researchers warn

Despite global efforts to curb emissions, there has been a 20 per cent increase in human-produced methane sources over the last two decades.

Earth News

Not just CO2: what are the greenhouse gases driving global warming?

Though it is the most well-known and second most abundant greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide is only one of the gases we need to tackle.

Ecotech

This simple farming technique can cut rice’s methane emissions in half

Agri-tech startup Rize is helping rice farmers In Southeast Asia to reduce their methane emissions, while giving their businesses a boost.

Europe News

Denmark cow and pig 'flatulence tax' to be rolled out in 2030

The Scandinavian country pitched a 'flatulence tax' scheme, which was met with industry-wide support and is expected to be carried by the national parliament.

Earth News

Member states green light new rules to slash methane emissions

The potent greenhouse gas will be regulated for the first time in the EU with implications overseas.