Reducing methane emissions is the single fastest way to fight climate change, according to climate scientists. In this guide, identify specific sources of methane and hold companies and countries accountable.
This guide was written by Toby McIntosh, senior advisor to GIJN’s Resource Center. Editing was by Reed Richardson and Laura Dixon. Illustrations were created by Marcelle Louw.
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Climate scientists have identified reducing methane emissions as the single fastest way to fight climate change. But emissions are rising rapidly and reaching new highs.
Covering where to find national and international data, why emissions figures are low, and key questions on the data for reporters to bear in mind.
Including advice on how to probe emissions reductions pledges by companies, tips for investigating the supply chain, and how to hold the oil and gas industry to account.
Detailing how to hold governments to account on methane, other state actors to scrutinize, and key questions to investigate.
