'Inexcusable': IEA calls for global action to plug methane leakage in fossil fuel sector

Cecilia Keating
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Methane leaks from natural gas pipeline systems, as well as mines and at distribution centres
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Methane leaks from natural gas pipeline systems, as well as mines and at distribution centres

Tackling methane from oil and gas operations among 'best near-term opportunities’ for combatting climate change, IEA argues

Governments and energy companies should look beyond carbon dioxide and ensure their climate plans include drastic action to reduce the methane emissions from fossil fuel operations, the International Energy...

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