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A high-tech system that identifies major methane leaks has delivered 1,200 notifications to governments and companies over the last two years, yet…

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New technology is helping drive methane emissions cuts, but more action is needed, say experts 

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 A new United Nations Global Nitrous Oxide Assessment is warning that nitrous oxide (N₂O), a potent greenhouse gas, is rapidly accelerating…

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The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), UN-Habitat, and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched the first-ever Pan African…

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Nairobi, 7 September 2024 – The world marked the fifth annual International Day of Clean Air for blue skies today with calls for investment in…

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Air pollution costs US$8.1 trillion a year. UNEP explains why and highlights how investment can reap benefits for public health, the environment…