Cutting methane pollution to slow climate change

The problem: Methane is dangerously powerful. This potent greenhouse gas is responsible for about 30% of the warming our planet is experiencing today. Reducing methane pollution from the oil and gas industry and agriculture is the fastest way to slow down the rate of climate change, but current efforts fall far short of what’s needed.

What we’re doing about it: EDF’s research and advocacy have driven global action on methane for over a decade, putting methane at the center of the global climate agenda. We’ve developed game-changing technology to speed up reductions — and we’re pushing the energy and farming industries to slash methane pollution by using better policies, financing and company practices.