Methane Leak Alerts Largely Ignored by Major Emitters

Despite satellite data revealing over 1,200 methane leaks, only a fraction have been addressed by governments and companies.

The UN's Methane Alert and Response System (MARS) has detected over 1,200 significant methane plumes, but only about 1% have prompted action.
Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, contributes significantly to global warming, yet efforts to curb emissions remain insufficient.
Despite pledges to cut methane emissions, many oil and gas companies and governments have failed to take substantive corrective measures.
The United States has introduced a new federal fine for methane emissions to incentivize reductions, but future regulatory changes are uncertain.
The lack of accountability is partly due to difficulties in identifying the specific sources and owners of methane leaks detected by satellites.