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COP28 laid an important foundation and some direction on where countries, industry and civil society need to accelerate climate action. But the work following COP28 will require monumental ramp-up in ambition and collaboration to address the climate crisis. We hoped the final agreement would have given countries stronger direction toward a just and equitable transition to clean energy, including realizing the full potential of methane reductions to slow the rate of warming in the near term.  

Six global dairy companies stepped forward at the United Nations climate conference to announce a powerful alliance to help dairy farmers reduce methane em

Methane is the big news out of this year’s climate conference in Dubai. EDF scientist Dr. Ilissa Ocko, who has studied methane’s impact on the climate for more than a decade, offers her top 10 "greatest hits" for evaluating methane’s role in climate change.

It is a very big deal that 50 companies responsible for 40% of global oil production have agreed to virtually eliminate their methane pollution. Today’s pledge follows a months-long push to get oil and gas producers to reduce this potent climate pollutant, which is responsible for up to a third of current warming. 

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today finalized tougher clean air standards that, for the first time, establish protective limits on methane pollution from both new and existing oil and gas sources.

New commitments by nations and the global oil and gas industry to slash methane pollution signify momentous progress to curb significant climate threat, says Environmental Defense Fund's Fred Krupp .

New regulations by the EPA to curb methane emissions were announced at COP28.

Engaging oil and gas clients on methane provides banks with a credible, near-term, and cost-effective path to making headway on financed emissions. In this EDF report, we argue that oil and gas methane emissions are significantly under-reported and thus pose a material climate transition risk to banks financing oil and gas.

Companies in the meat and dairy sector are uniquely positioned to tackle methane emissions. By setting an ambitious methane reduction target, companies can slash their greenhouse gas emissions and build more resilient and equitable supply chains, while meeting shareholder and customer demands for climate action.

The MethaneSAT satellite will be able to measure methane like never before, providing a powerful means of accountability for communities and governments around the world.

Synapse Energy Economics analysis commissioned by Environmental Defense Fund and Taxpayers for Common Sense finds oil and gas companies across Ohio wasted $93 million worth of gas in 2019.

Assessment of methane abatement potential for Australia's energy sector, by Rystad Energy, commissioned by Environmental Defense Fund

Fossil fuel producers in Utah are wasting energy resources in the form of methane. In doing so, they’re harming the climate, public health, and the economy.

This paper analyses three groups of policies leading to the decrease in methane emissions in the coal sector: 1) policies stimulating reduction in coal supply/demand, 2) policies stimulating the reduction in methane emissions, and 3) enabling polices and regulatory frameworks.

EDF’s analysis indicates that methane emissions from gas pipeline leaks are significantly higher than current estimates by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory. This report details policy recommendations to reduce leakage from pipelines and EDF's methodology for estimating methane emissions from pipeline infrastructure. 

Study commissioned by EDF shows that fossil fuel producers in Texas are wasting energy resources in the form of methane. In doing so, they’re harming the climate, public health, and the economy.

EDF research reveals problems with the way Saskatchewan is managing emissions from a very specific type of oil production known as Cold Heavy Oil Production with Sand. A lot of gas, most of which is methane, also comes out during this process.

This report from Dunsky and EDF evaluates the most cost-effective reduction pathway available for the Canadian upstream oil and gas industry to achieve the federal methane emissions reduction target of 75% by 2030 relative to 2012 levels.

Analysis on environmental risks and opportunities of orphaned wells provides a framework that can be used to manage the millions of documented and undocumented orphaned wells in the U.S. and abroad.

The 2023 farm bill is a historic opportunity for Congress to build on bipartisan efforts to help U.S. agriculture become more competitive, more resilient, and a global leader in conservation and climate solutions.

There’s been a lot of recent attention on the California Air Resources Board’s (ARB) rice protocol, the first ever carbon offset protocol for crop agriculture in a compliance market. Here's a primer on the program from EDF.

A summary from EDF of methane research of oil and gas facilities in Canada and implications for policymakers. 

In this EDF report, we analyze the last five years of oil and gas mergers and acquisitions, tracking where assets moved and how this movement has impacted the planet.

Fossil fuel producers in Louisiana are wasting energy resources in the form of methane. In doing so, they’re harming the climate, public health, and the economy.

EDF guide: how to engage oil and gas companies and banks on transferred emissions.