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The Race to Cut Methane Emissions Is Exposing a Global Divide
Satellite alerts have helped Turkmenistan halt eight methane leaks, while global responses remain uneven despite 159 countries backing a 30% cut by 2030.
Several countries worldwide have been working to reduce methane leaks, with some states making significantly more progress than others. The establishment of the Global Methane Pledge in 2021 at the COP26 climate summit has helped accelerate cleanup efforts; however, many countries are still falling behind on their methane-cutting pledges. Now, one of the world’s biggest methane polluters – Turkmenistan – is aiming to plug its mega leaks, which w…