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The article highlights the significance of targeting methane emissions as a means to combat climate change. Although methane only contributes to 16% of greenhouse gas emissions, it has caused 30% of global warming since pre-industrial times. By reducing methane emissions, we can slow down the rate of global warming and potentially meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. The main sources of methane emissions are human-driven, including agriculture, food waste, landfills, and fossil fuel extraction. The article emphasizes the need for quick actions such as fixing leaks in pipelines, reducing flaring at gas sites, and improving food waste management. The oil and gas sector, in particular, is urged to take stronger action, and the reuse of methane from flaring is suggested as an effective mitigation measure. The article also discusses the challenges of reducing methane emissions from livestock due to cultural significance and large numbers, but suggests exploring innovative feeds and satellite technology to monitor and reduce emissions. Initiatives such as the MethaneSAT satellite and the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 aim to monitor and mitigate methane emissions in the oil and gas sector. Overall, targeting methane emissions is seen as a feasible and impactful approach to address climate change in the short to medium term. [Extracted from the article] |