Global trade drives one third of rising methane emissions

Global trade drives one third of rising methane emissions

London, UK (SPX) Sep 07, 2025 A new study shows that global methane emissions are still climbing, with international trade responsible for nearly one third of the total. Researchers at the Universities of Birmingham and Groningen examined methane output across 164 countries and 120 sectors between 1990 and 2023, publishing their findings in Nature Communications. The analysis identifies South-South trade as a key drive