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title: "Blended satellite data reveal what drove methane's 2019–2024 rise worldwide"
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published_at: "2026-04-15T17:20:05+00:00"
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# Blended satellite data reveal what drove methane's 2019–2024 rise worldwide

Because methane has around 80 times the warming potential of CO2 over a 20-year period, it has been a major focus for climate action groups. The Global Methane Pledge, launched at COP26 in November 2021, aims to cut human-caused methane emissions by 30% by 2030.