Commentary
Methane is the third most significant greenhouse gas in the atmosphere, behind water vapour and carbon dioxide. It has a stronger effect than the notorious carbon dioxide but is present in much smaller quantities in the atmosphere (less than two parts per million, compared to four hundred parts per million for CO2).
Methane emissions have garnered increasing attention in the global conversation about combatting climate change, particularly focussing on the Global Methane Pledge initiated at COP 26 in Glasgow in November 2021.
Initially, the Australian Government declined to join the agreement, but in keeping with its stronger stance on climate action, the new Albanese government signed the compact at the end of October….