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Energy sector methane emissions 70% higher than official figures -IEA

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Methane is responsible for around 30% of the rise in global temperatures since the Industrial Revolution. Methane dissipates faster than carbon dioxide (CO2) but is a much more powerful greenhouse gas during its short lifespan. Cutting methane emissions would have a rapid effect on limiting global warming.

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The Guardian

Oil and gas facilities could profit from plugging methane leaks, IEA says

International Energy Agency reports nearly all the industry’s methane emissions could be avoided at no net cost

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Energy sector methane emissions 70% higher than official figures -IEA

Emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane coming from the global energy sector are 70% higher than officially reported, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday, with the coal sector identified as the biggest single source.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Energy agency: Methane emissions higher than countries claim

PARIS (AP) — The International Energy Agency said Wednesday that emissions of planet-warming methane from oil, gas and coal production are significantly higher than governments claim.

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

Energy agency: Methane emissions higher than countries claim

The International Energy Agency says emissions of planet-warming methane from oil, gas and coal production are significantly higher than governments claims

2 years ago·United States

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Irish Independent

Methane emissions ‘significantly higher than countries claim’

Emissions of planet-warming methane from oil, gas and coal production are significantly higher than world governments claim, according to the International Energy Agency.

2 years ago·Ireland

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KIFI

Energy agency: Methane emissions higher than countries claim - Local News 8

PARIS (AP) — The International Energy Agency says emissions of planet-warming methane from oil, gas and coal production are significantly higher than governments claims. The Paris-based agency said Wednesday that its analysis shows emissions are 70% higher than the official figure provided by governments worldwide. It says that if all leaks were plugged, the methane captured would be enough to supply all of Europe’s power sector. The agency adde…

2 years ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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