Xia Zhijian Techniques that use less water, produce more rice and emit less methane are gaining traction in China In a mountain village in south-west China, the local people are playing a guessing game. A new climate-friendly way of growing rice is being trialled here that will reduce methane emissions. So, what’s the difference in… Continue reading Chinese rice farming trials cut methane emissions
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World records biggest increase in methane concentrations since start of measurements
In yet another ominous climate change warning, atmospheric levels of the three main greenhouse gases – carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide all reached new record highs in 2021, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). WMO’s Greenhouse Gas Bulletin reported the biggest year-on-year jump in methane concentrations in 2021 since systematic… Continue reading World records biggest increase in methane concentrations since start of measurements
Hot air: Mexico lags behind in fight against methane, despite pledges
Emilio Godoy The country has signed international commitments to reduce methane emissions, but has been slow to enforce new regulations on polluters Between 2019 and 2020, Nancy Martínez lived near four gas burners on the outskirts of Poza Rica, a city in the state of Veracruz, about 270 kilometres from Mexico City. The burners are… Continue reading Hot air: Mexico lags behind in fight against methane, despite pledges
Chinese farmers have been capturing a potent greenhouse gas for decades
Karen Mancl Millions of farmers use anaerobic digesters to capture methane from manure, which has also improved indoor air by reducing wood burning Spreading manure on crops recycles the nutrients, but as it decomposes it releases methane. And lots of it. Agriculture is the largest source of methane emissions globally. Each year, methane from livestock manure has the warming equivalent of 240… Continue reading Chinese farmers have been capturing a potent greenhouse gas for decades
New records of Greenhouse gas concentrations in atmosphere: WMO
Levels of heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere have reached another new record high, according to the World Meteorological Organization. This continuing long-term trend means that future generations will be confronted with increasingly severe impacts of climate change, including rising temperatures, more extreme weather, water stress, sea level rise and disruption to marine and land… Continue reading New records of Greenhouse gas concentrations in atmosphere: WMO
Methane from Indian livestock adds to global warming
S. Singh Methane produced by India’s livestock population, considered the world’s largest, can significantly raise global temperatures, says a new study designed to help predict climate change linked to greenhouse gas (GhG) emissions from farm animals. Results of the study carried out by the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi and the Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology,… Continue reading Methane from Indian livestock adds to global warming
Climate Initiatives must not include large hydropower projects, says 300 NGOs
Large hydropower projects emit massive amounts of methane, make water and energy systems more vulnerable to climate change, and cause severe damage to critical ecosystems and local communities. A global manifesto released by a coalition of more than 300 civil society organizations from 53 countries called on governments and financiers at the Paris climate talks… Continue reading Climate Initiatives must not include large hydropower projects, says 300 NGOs
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