In a new report assessing the EU’s new methane regulation to reduce methane emissions from the energy sector, of which coal mining is the main source (see EUROPE B13417A16), the climate policy think-tank Ember on Wednesday 10 July highlighted a positive first step, but acknowledged that major shortcomings remain.
The report indicates that, with the new rules, 48% of methane emissions from coal mines will be reduced, short of the 58% required, due in particular to the absence of...