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New satellites are helping Egypt's oil and gas sector spot methane leaks from space, turning what once took weeks of ground inspections into near real-time detection. The technology is already identifying emission hotspots across the country's vast energy operations, helping companies fix leaks faster while protecting the climate.
New satellite tracking shows cow manure digesters are slashing methane emissions across 98 California dairies. The climate win comes with a catch: when these systems leak, they release methane at ten times the rate of traditional storage.
Scientists have identified one of the fastest ways to slow climate change and save lives: cutting methane emissions from oil and gas operations. The best part? Most of it can be done with technology we already have.
One of the world's largest energy companies just proved that massive emissions cuts are possible even while growing production. TotalEnergies slashed its methane emissions by nearly two-thirds since 2020.
Malaysia's palm oil industry is transforming its biggest pollution problem into renewable energy. Mills are converting toxic methane emissions into clean-burning biomethane that can power factories and vehicles.
Canada's federal government and Alberta have agreed on an ambitious plan to slash methane emissions from oil and gas by 75% by 2035. The deal gives Alberta control over its own regulations while meeting national climate goals.
Twenty Latin American and Caribbean nations just launched an ambitious program to close over 10,000 open dumps and dramatically cut methane emissions from waste by 2040. The regional partnership tackles a crisis where nearly half of all trash goes unmanaged, turning mountains of organic waste into climate threats.
China's coal mines are releasing less methane per ton of coal than ever before, even as production rises. Smart mining shifts and better gas capture technology are turning a climate problem into progress.
A new climate prize is putting $200,000 toward solutions that tackle methane emissions from food and waste systems. The gas traps 85% more heat than CO2 but breaks down faster, making it a powerful target for quick climate wins.
A Washington state grant program is helping 13 landfills slash methane emissions with technology that adjusts itself every few hours instead of once a month. Real results are already showing up in year one.
Senegal is taking bold action against climate change with a new national plan targeting methane and short-lived climate pollutants. The West African nation is strengthening its environmental ministry's capacity to identify pollution sources and develop solutions through 2027.
A New Zealand company has developed a pill that sits in a cow's stomach and cuts methane emissions by 75% for over three months. The breakthrough could help millions of pasture-raised cattle fight climate change without changing how they graze.
Nigeria just signed a major agreement with the International Energy Agency to reduce methane emissions and bring clean cooking gas to 5 million homes by 2030. The partnership marks a turning point for Africa's largest economy as it tackles pollution while expanding energy access.
Despite worldwide conflicts, nations came together in 2025 to achieve major environmental wins, from protecting ocean biodiversity to stopping massive methane leaks. A new UN report shows international cooperation on the planet is still thriving.
An $88 million satellite collected a year of groundbreaking methane data before losing contact, revealing crucial information that will help hold the oil and gas industry accountable for their climate promises.
Scientists have discovered ways to grow rice in Sub-Saharan Africa that dramatically reduce methane emissions while still feeding growing populations. By combining specially bred rice varieties with smarter water management, farmers can fight climate change from their fields.