‘Breakthrough’ as Turkmenistan starts fixing ‘mindboggling’ methane mega-leaks
Turkmenistan has begun repairing aging oil and gas infrastructure to address massive methane leaks following international pressure. The UN-backed initiative is viewed as a significant step in mitigating rapid climate change.
Why it matters
Methane reduction is considered a critical 'emergency brake' for global heating, making the repair of super-emitter sites a high-priority climate goal.
Flares burning off methane and other hydrocarbons in Texas. The US was sent 138 UN alerts to methane plumes in the last year but responded to none and fixed no leaks. Flares burning off methane and other hydrocarbons in Texas. The US was sent 138 UN alerts to methane plumes in the last year but responded to none and fixed no leaks. Greenhouse gas emissions ‘Breakthrough’ as Turkmenistan starts fixing ‘mindboggling’ methane mega-leaks Secretive state begins repairs on ageing facilities after being revealed as worst country for leaks of potent greenhouse gas
Reports on environmental progress based on UN data and satellite monitoring.
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