Observational data suggest models are likely underestimating the amount of methane lost through atmospheric chemistry ...

The complexities of urban environments—like variable winds off tall buildings or surfaces—significantly impair the ability to detect natural gas leaks from underground pipelines, a new study shows.

Methane emissions from wetlands are rising faster than those from industrial sources, prompting concerns about a climate feedback loop.

Methane levels in Earth’s atmosphere surged faster than ever in the early 2020s, and scientists say the reason was a surprising mix of chemistry and climate. A temporary slowdown in the atmosphere’s ...

As the world shut down due to COVID, causing less traffic like trains, planes and automobiles, scientists expected the planet ...

Methane comes in different isotopic signatures. Methane from fossil fuels like natural gas leaks or coal mines is heavier, containing a higher fraction of the stable isotope carbon-13. Conversely, ...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the atmosphere temporarily lost its ability to break down methane, leading to a huge spike in ...

Eurasia, led by Russia and Turkmenistan, is a significant contributor to global methane emissions, with Turkmenistan's emissions often detectable by satellite. The Global Methane Tracker 2025 reveals ...

Washington — Oil and natural gas companies for the first time will have to pay a federal fee if they emit dangerous methane above certain levels under a rule being made final by the Biden ...

Methane is one of the most powerful greenhouse gases, warming the planet far faster than carbon dioxide over the short term.

Jessica Rimsza, a materials engineer at Sandia National Laboratories, sees untapped potential in what most people see as waste. Food scraps, manure and sewage are natural byproducts of the U.S.