A UN report warns that global methane emissions are still rising, jeopardizing efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. Despite pledges made in 2021, current policies are projected to achieve only about an 8% reduction in methane by 2030 — far short of the 30% target. The report urges stronger regulation, improved leak detection, and plugging of abandoned fossil fuel wells.
18 Nov 2025 euronews