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The Need for Methane Emission Regulation to Combat Climate Change

Sarhan Basem by Sarhan Basem
24 May 2023
in Europe News
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Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The European Parliament is taking an important step towards regulating methane emissions by adopting a new, ambitious legislation. In this context, the EU is discussing the importance of regulating methane emissions and the need to extend the scope of regulation to imports.

MEP Pascal Canfin

MEP Pascal Canfin, the ENVI chair and rapporteur on this file, stated, “We need to regulate our methane emissions in the same way as we do with our CO2 emissions if we are to be consistent in the fight against climate change.”

This statement highlights the importance of regulating methane emissions to combat climate change. Methane has a warming effect that is 28 times greater than that of CO2, making it a potent greenhouse gas. Therefore, regulating methane emissions is crucial in reducing global warming and achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.

The Role of Fossil Fuel Imports

The majority of methane emissions are linked to fossil fuel imports. Therefore, extending the scope of regulation to imports will be essential in reducing global methane emissions. Canfin welcomed the extension of the scope of regulation to imports, indicating the significance of regulating methane emissions in the fight against climate change.

The European Union (EU) has pledged to sharply reduce methane emissions at the COP26 in Glasgow, and an ambitious Methane Regulation demonstrates the EU’s commitment to achieving this goal.

MEP Martin Hojsík

Regulation preventing methane emissions and capturing waste gases are crucial tools in achieving climate neutrality.

MEP Martin Hojsík stated, “Preventing methane emissions and capturing gas that would have previously been wasted, is one of the key tools towards climate neutrality. It is a solution that brings several benefits – slows down climate change and brings back valuable economic and energy sources.”

Methane emission regulation can have multiple benefits, including slowing down climate change, providing valuable economic and energy sources, and reducing air pollution.

Infographic of global greenhouse gas emissions by agriculture, forestry, and other land use sector. Methane. Ecological environment pollution. Global warming, climate change vector infographic. Credit: Shutterstock

In conclusion, regulating methane emissions is essential in combating climate change. The adoption of an ambitious position by the European Parliament is a step towards achieving this goal. The extension of the scope of regulation to imports is necessary to reduce global methane emissions.

Methane emission regulation can have multiple benefits, including slowing down climate change, providing valuable economic and energy sources, and reducing air pollution.

The EU’s commitment to achieving its international obligations and reducing methane emissions can be a significant step towards achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement and promoting a sustainable future for all.

Related News:

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  • Reducing Methane Emissions – A quick win on tackling climate crisis
  • Methane emissions down 36% in 2020 yet EU climate goals still at risk, EEA says
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