UNEP Expands Methane Monitoring System to Coal Mines and Landfills
On 4th May 2026, the United Nations Environment Programme announced the expansion of its Methane Alert and Response System (MARS) to include coal mines and waste facilities after satellite analysis identified an Indian landfill among the world’s top methane-emitting sites.
What is Methane?
- Methane (CH₄) is a highly potent greenhouse gas.
- Over a 20-year period, methane is more than 80 times more powerful than carbon dioxide in trapping heat.
- However, methane remains in the atmosphere for a shorter duration compared to carbon dioxide.
- Rapid methane reduction is considered one of the fastest ways to slow global warming.
What is Methane Alert and ....
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