Donors Pledge Millions to Curb Methane Emissions

Philanthropists have decided to fund democratic efforts aimed at halting and reducing global methane emissions, and with some $220 million, it is the largest private donation ever dedicated to this potent agent of climate change.

A coalition of 20 donors, including former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg, will financially support measures – such as technical support and expertise – meant to lower methane emissions and reduce warming by at least 0.2^oC by 2050.

Under the leadership of the United States and the European Union, an agreement was made to cut emissions of methane by 30% in time for the end of the decade. Twenty-four new countries have joined the agreement, for a total of 33.