Iran, the methane escalation that could undermine international markets
The article discusses the significant methane reserves in the South Pars field, controlled by Iran, and its potential effects on global gas markets.
São José saves R$ 2.8 million with clean energy at the landfill
São José dos Campos has saved nearly R$ 2.8 million in electricity costs by generating clean energy from its landfill, significantly reducing methane emissions.
Miners in Karviná are filling the shaft with concrete plugs to protect against methane
Miners in the Karviná region are preparing to fill an underground shaft with concrete plugs as a measure to combat methane emissions.
City Hall identifies methane gas in area with cracked houses in Uberlândia
Uberlândia's municipality confirms the presence of methane gas underground amidst reports of cracked structures in the Residencial Integração neighborhood.
A European regulation threatens more than 40% of gas imported by the EU and nearly 90% of oil amid a global energy shock
A new European regulation on methane emissions threatens significantly to affect gas and oil imports amidst a global energy crisis.
After the attack off the coast of Libya, a methane tanker from the Russian 'phantom fleet' drifts in the Mediterranean
A Russian methane tanker, the M.T. Arctic Metagaz, is currently drifting in the Mediterranean after being attacked off the Libyan coast, with all crew members safely rescued.
‘Beggars belief’: calls for federal intervention after extension to ‘carbon bomb’ open-cut coalmine approved by Queensland government
Environmental groups are urging federal intervention following the approval of an extension to the controversial Hail Creek coalmine in Queensland, known for its high methane emissions.
Attention to Methane
A recent study has indicated that global warming is accelerating, with Earth's temperature rise now measured at 0.35°C per decade since 2014, significantly surpassing the previously stable rate of 0.2°C per decade.
Musk's xAI wins permit for data center's makeshift power plant despite backlash
Elon Musk's xAI has received approval to operate additional methane gas turbines at its datacenter in Mississippi, facing significant public opposition regarding environmental concerns.
Researchers in São Paulo Put Backpacks on Cattle to Measure Methane
Researchers in São Paulo are using leather backpacks on cattle to measure the methane emitted from the animals' breaths and burps in a groundbreaking scientific study.
A Russian methane ship sinks off the coast of Libya, Moscow accuses Ukraine
A Russian methane ship sank off Libya's coast after alleged drone attacks from Ukraine, leading to Moscow blaming Ukraine for the incident.
South Africa: How Cape Town Is Converting Waste Into Electricity
Cape Town's Coastal Park Landfill is converting methane gas from waste into electricity to power over 4,300 homes as part of a R93-million investment.
"Yagrumito is deep chemistry, active biology": the volcano in this South American country has something in common with Mars
Yagrumito, a mud volcano in Venezuela, is home to extremophile bacteria that thrive in methane-rich, oxygen-free, and lightless environments, drawing parallels to conditions on Mars.
The most important climate measure for agriculture has been voted down in the Storting. With MDG on board.
The Norwegian Parliament has rejected a key climate measure targeting methane emissions in dairy farming, a decision influenced by MDG's stance on the effectiveness of methane inhibitors.
Forest soil limits climate change? Scientists study methane absorption
Researchers have found that forest soils are increasingly absorbing methane from the atmosphere, challenging previous assumptions about their capacity under climate change.
The Business Committee Will Not Ban Methane Inhibitors
Norway's Business Committee rejected a proposal to ban methane inhibitors in agriculture and instead supported a proposal that aims to prevent penalties for farmers not using these inhibitors.
Frp short-circuits in the methane reducer case
A group of representatives from the Progress Party in Norway warns against rushing climate measures without adequate documentation and wishes to reassess the proposal for methane reducers meant to cut methane emissions from dairy cattle.
Reduction of Greenhouse Gases in Rice Fields of Okinawa; Mitsui & Co. Takes Initiatives in Bangladesh
Mitsui & Co. has launched a project in Bangladesh aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from rice fields comparable in size to those in Okinawa, Japan.
Methane emissions may be 1.8 times underestimated? Pursuing 'leaks' that lead to underestimations
The actual methane emissions may be significantly underestimated due to unaccounted leaks during extraction and transport, raising concerns about their impact on climate change.
Two dead in illegal coal mine in Colombia, four still missing after explosion
Two individuals have been confirmed dead in an illegal coal mine explosion in Colombia, with authorities stating that four more are missing and the chances of finding survivors are slim due to high methane levels complicating rescue efforts.
Lower pollution during Covid boosted methane: study
A study has found that lower air pollution during Covid lockdowns led to a significant increase in methane emissions due to a weakened natural cleaning agent and increased emissions from various natural sources.
Scientists 'solve' Bermuda Triangle mystery as 'forces' found underneath ocean surface
Scientists suggest that the historic disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle might be explained by methane gas and environmental forces found beneath the ocean.