US EditionWorld energy methane emissions near record high in 2024: IEA
- Methane emissions from the fossil fuel sector reached over 120 million tonnes in 2024, close to record highs seen in 2019, according to the International Energy Agency .
- The IEA warned that actual methane emissions are about 80% higher than reported by governments to the United Nations.
- The energy sector contributes to approximately one-third of methane emissions resulting from human activities, as per the IEA's findings.
- The IEA stated that reducing methane emissions could prevent a 0.1 degree Celsius rise in global temperatures by 2050.
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World energy methane emissions near record high in 2024
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