Methane emissions: Lots of applause, few • Table.Briefings

Expectations were high when China’s climate envoy made a surprise appearance at a plenary session of the Global Methane Pledge. But the largest methane emitter did not sign the Pledge. A year after Glasgow, there are still many gaps in efforts to reduce methane emissions.

More than 150 countries have now signed the Global Methane Pledge; together they want to reduce methane emissions by 30 percent by 2030 compared to 2020. John Kerry made the announcement Thursday at a ministerial meeting at COP27. On Thursday, heavyweights Kerry and Frans Timmermans praised the efforts of participating nations.

Methane emissions: Lots of applause, few specifics

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