Global methane (CH4) emissions from the energy sector are about 70% higher than the amount officially reported by governments, shows a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) published on Wednesday 23 February and covering the coal industry for the first time.
According to the IEA, this figure illustrates the need to improve the detection, verification and reporting of methane emissions, the second most important greenhouse gas contributing to climate change after CO2.
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