Global Methane Pledge
An international initiative launched by the United States and the European Union in 2021, aiming to reduce anthropogenic methane emissions by at least 30 percent from 2020 levels by 2030, covering the three major emission sources of oil and gas, waste and agriculture.
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The United States was one of the drivers of the Global Methane Pledge.
The goal of the Global Methane Pledge is to cut anthropogenic methane emissions by at least 30% from 2020 levels by 2030.
The Global Methane Pledge covers the three major emission sources: oil and gas production, waste treatment, and agriculture.
In 2021, more than 150 countries signed the Global Methane Pledge, with the goal of reducing global methane emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by 2030.
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In 2021, more than 150 countries signed the Global Methane Pledge, with the goal of reducing global methane emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by 2030.
65%UnverifiedThe United States was one of the drivers of the Global Methane Pledge.
50%UnverifiedThe goal of the Global Methane Pledge is to cut anthropogenic methane emissions by at least 30% from 2020 levels by 2030.
50%UnverifiedThe Global Methane Pledge covers the three major emission sources: oil and gas production, waste treatment, and agriculture.
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