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More than 100 countries have committed to reducing methane emissions

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More than 100 countries have pledged in 2030 30 percent reduce methane emissions compared to 2020 On Tuesday, November 2, reported by Green Deal.

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“Today, the United States of America, ir officially announced the Global Methane Pledge, an initiative to reduce global methane emissions to limit warming to 1,5 degrees Celsius. In total, more have already signed this pledge 100 countries that represent 70% of the world economy and almost half of human methane emissions,” he said following negotiations at the COP26 summit in Glasgow.

According to President Joe Biden, the United States could further reduce methane emissions.

“We are ready until 2030. 30 percent reduce methane emissions. I think we can probably do more,” Mr. Biden said at COP26.

The US leader added that Washington is setting “two new rules” to achieve this goal. First, federal environmental agencies will be concerned with reducing methane leaks from pipelines. Second, the Department of Transportation will also determine how pipeline leaks can be prevented.

One hundred countries are working to stop deforestation. Until 2030 more than 100 countries will end deforestation in their territories. The parties to the agreement are Brazil, , Canada, Indonesia and Congo.

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