Researchers warn methane emissions ‘rising faster than ever’

A projection on the facade of the headquarters of Swiss food giant Nestle during a protest by climate activists over the results of the company's methane pledges, in Vevey, Switzerland, April 19, 2023 [Fabrice Coffrini/AFP]

Concentrations of methane are rising at an unprecedented pace, jeopardising global climate goals, according to researchers.

The potent greenhouse gas, the second-largest contributor to climate change after carbon dioxide, has increased by 20 percent over the past two decades despite global efforts to curb it, according to a study published by the Global Carbon Project.