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Methane levels in the atmosphere have surged to over 2.5 times pre-industrial levels, primarily due to human activities such as fossil fuel production, agriculture, and waste management. Despite commitments from 155 countries under the Global Methane Pledge to cut methane emissions by 30% by 2030, emissions have been rising at an alarming rate, with a 20% increase observed in the last two decades. The U.S. has been noted as a significant contributor to this rise, with new research indicating oil and gas sites leaking methane at four times the federally reported rates. Meanwhile, India's expansion of its coal sector threatens to double its methane emissions by 2029, putting its climate goals at risk. The urgency to mitigate methane emissions is underscored by predictions that continued trends could lead to global temperature increases of 3 to 5 degrees Celsius by 2100. As nations approach the COP29 conference, it is critical to prioritize addressing methane and other super pollutants to combat climate change effectively.
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