Methane Emissions: A Growing Threat to Climate Goals at COP29

Oil and gas companies are under scrutiny for disguising methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, as detected by satellites near the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan. Despite global pledges to reduce methane emissions, the energy sector's emissions remain high, with many leaks and flares going unreported or underreported. New satellite technology is improving detection, but comprehensive global monitoring and stricter regulations are needed to address the issue effectively. Methane reductions are crucial for mitigating climate change, as the gas is significantly more potent than CO2 in the short term.