Global warming
A new study from China University has shed light on the country's agricultural sector and its significant contribution to methane emissions. The research found that in 2020, China's agricultural sector accounted for 40.2% of the total methane emissions in the country. To mitigate this issue,
Global warming
Researchers from Stanford University have shed light on the complexities of methane emissions in India's oil and gas sector, highlighting the need for targeted policies and programs to address this pressing environmental issue. The study, published in the National Academy Science Letters, explores the impact of geopolitical factors
Global warming
Research conducted by a team of scientists at Wuhan University of Technology in China has made significant advancements in the field of photocatalytic methane removal. By employing the lattice Boltzmann method, the researchers developed a novel methane removal system that demonstrated improved efficiency and understanding of flow and concentration distribution
Global warming
The Permian Basin, a region responsible for half of the US oil production and one-fifth of its natural gas, has seen a significant decline in methane emissions intensity due to improved operations, better equipment, and the adoption of advanced technologies. According to a new analysis by S&P Global
Global warming
Wetlands, the largest natural source of atmospheric methane, have a complex and uncertain role in the global methane budget. A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Eastern Finland has shed light on the importance of capturing microscale spatial variability in methane emissions from wetlands. The research, published
Air pollution
Labour's plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the meat and dairy industry, particularly from livestock, have sparked concern among farmers. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has revealed that his department will publish a strategy to slash methane releases by the end of autumn, which could lead to a
Natural gas
Researchers at Hebei Agricultural University in China have recently conducted a study to assess the effects of gallic acid on nutrient degradability, gas production, and rumen fermentation in cow's diets. The research, published in Animals, aimed to explore the impact of gallic acid on the microbial community and
Natural gas
Researchers from Yangtze University have conducted a study on the diffusion behavior of methane in nanopores within shale formations, providing significant insights into the mechanisms of methane transport. The investigation utilized a lattice Boltzmann model to simulate the effects of methane diffusion in sinusoidal channels. The study found that methane
Air pollution
The Climate and Clean Air Coalition's recent press release highlights the urgency of addressing methane emissions to meet the central objectives of the Paris Agreement. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, contributing around a third of today's global warming, and cutting it offers a cost-effective way
Air pollution
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of methane emissions monitoring. A team led by Prof. CHENG Tianhai has developed a high-resolution satellite remote sensing method that can quantify global methane emissions from landfills with unprecedented accuracy. This innovation could have significant
Natural gas
The World Bank has sounded an alarm on the increase in gas flaring emissions from oil and gas production, calling for immediate action to curb this practice. A recent report reveals that gas flaring surged by 3 billion cubic meters to 151 billion cubic meters in 2024, the highest level
Natural gas
The U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) has highlighted the dangers of methane pollution, a greenhouse gas over 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide, which is the primary component of natural gas. Methane emissions from the oil and gas industry are the largest industrial source
