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The 'dash-to-gas' may have appeared a logical solution to decarbonise. Its low cost makes it intrinsically attractive but failing to address methane emissions throughout the supply chain undermines EU climate objectives (Photo: jiva)

Methane emissions will be test of EU's Green Deal

The recently-published European Green Deal showed political honesty by focusing on high-impact, actionable priorities where the EU has leverage to curtail climate-damaging emissions.

The ambition is notable. Turning that ambition into action is now the next critical step.

Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is one area where the EU has a major opportunity to apply its market power to drive down global emissions, both through ...

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The 'dash-to-gas' may have appeared a logical solution to decarbonise. Its low cost makes it intrinsically attractive but failing to address methane emissions throughout the supply chain undermines EU climate objectives (Photo: jiva)

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Poppy Kalesi is global director for energy at the Environmental Defense Fund

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