Explainer: EU proposals to tackle Coal Mine Methane
Channel: Ember
Date: 2022-02-03

Europe's coal mines are leaking methane, a fast-acting greenhouse gas. Last year the EU joined the Global Methane Pledge. What will it do now to tackle this climate crisis multiplier? 

In this video, Ember's methane analyst Conal Campbell explains the action proposed by the European Commission. He explains how methane is both a pollutant and a potential fuel, so capturing and utilizing it makes financial and climate science sense. Moreover, with these new regulations, the EU can show real leadership and create a framework for global action on Coal Mine Methane.