"Sharp Cut In Methane Now Could Help Avoid Worst Of Climate Crisis"

"Focussing on carbon dioxide alone will not keep world within 1.5C limit of global heating, warn scientists"

"Cutting methane sharply now is crucial, as focusing on carbon dioxide alone will not be enough to keep rising temperatures within livable limits, scientists have warned.

CO2 is the greenhouse gas most responsible for heating the planet, with most of it coming from the burning of fossil fuels. As a result, it has been the major focus of international efforts to prevent climate breakdown.

However, other greenhouse gases also have a sizeable warming effect, and if we ignore them we will fail to keep temperatures within globally accepted limits, according to research published on Monday.

The study found that cuts to CO2 alone could not achieve the reductions needed to stay within 1.5C of pre-industrial temperatures."

Fiona Harvey reports for the Guardian May 23, 2022.

SEE ALSO:

"New Study Says World Must Cut Short-Lived Climate Pollutants as Well as Carbon Dioxide to Meet Paris Agreement Goals" (Inside Climate News)

"Climate Action on CO2 Emissions Alone Won’t Prevent Extreme Warming - Study" (Reuters)