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 ...