Science Jan 11 More homes using heat pumps as cheaper, greener alternative to fossil fuels By Miles O'Brien, Will Toubman
Politics Aug 03 How the climate deal could help farmers aid the environment Agriculture is a major contributor to climate change and experts say there's plenty of opportunity to reduce the sector's emissions. By Michael Phillis, Associated Press
Nation Jul 08 Discovery of methane leaks in California community is just ‘the tip of the iceberg,’ advocates worry The findings have put a spotlight on the legacy of fossil fuel production in the county, and, in the face of climate change-linked disasters like drought, heat waves and wildfires, is spurring groups to push for regulators to curb methane… By Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado
Science Mar 06 Watch 4:44 Cow burps are a major contributor to climate change — can scientists change that? Livestock production—primarily cows—produce 14.5 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. The majority of that is in the form of methane, a potent greenhouse gas that is a natural byproduct of how some livestock process food. But as Christopher Booker reports,… By Christopher Booker, Sam Weber
Science Nov 10 The new Global Methane Pledge can buy time while the world drastically reduces fossil fuel use Of the big pledges so far at the UN climate conference, cutting methane could have the most immediate impact. By Jeff Nesbit, The Conversation
Nov 02 WATCH: Countries agree to cut methane by at least 30 percent by 2030 By Associated Press Nations responsible for almost half the world’s methane emissions are signing a pledge Tuesday. Continue reading
Nov 02 U.S., EU countries sign on to cut methane By Associated Press Clamping down on methane flaring and leaks from oil wells and gas pipelines is considered one of the easiest ways to cut emissions. Continue reading
Nov 02 Biden climate plan aims to reduce methane emissions By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The proposed rule would for the first time target reductions from existing oil and gas wells nationwide, rather than focus only on new wells as previous regulations have done. Continue reading
Nov 01 5 top issues for the climate summit By Frank Jordans, Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Transparency, carbon trading and methane are some of the big topics the talks will tackle. Continue reading
Jun 25 Congress votes to reinstate methane rules loosened by Trump By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The House gave final legislative approval Friday to a resolution that would undo a Trump-era rule that relaxed requirements of a 2016 Obama administration rule targeting methane emissions from oil and gas drilling. Continue reading