methane

‘This increase means methane concentrations in the atmosphere are 2.6 times higher than its pre-industrial (1750) levels,’ Pep Canadell said.

The role which aims to improve the accuracy of emissions monitoring, with the Climate Council fearing under-reporting could be as high as 60 percent.

The two premiers indicate they will fight back against the federal policy and protect their ‘constitutional right’ to develop their own energy sectors.

Environment minister says government is activating ‘one of the most powerful levers’ it has against climate change by addressing methane emissions.

China and the United States are the No. 1 and No. 2 sources of greenhouse gas emissions, making them critical players in any international climate negotiations.

Until now scientists assumed the Arctic tundra was releasing almost zero methane when the soil surface is frozen during the cold months, which run from September to May.

President Barack Obama’s rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline was virtually a foregone conclusion well before he announced it.

Warming ocean temperatures found a third of a mile below the surface, in a dark ocean where not much lives, may not draw much attention.