Environment Alert: We’re vastly undercounting methane emissions from fossil fuels, scientists say – and that means a chance to stop climate change faster

New research suggests scientists may have to bump up their estimates for present day leakage from oil and gas drilling by 25 to 40 percent. That's actually not terrible news. If oil and gas field are leaking more than we thought, that means stopping it could slow global warming and buy time right when the Earth needs it most.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     Environment Alert Feb 19, 11:48 AM     We're vastly undercounting methane emissions from fossil fuels, scientists say – and that means a chance to stop climate change faster New research suggests scientists may have to bump up their estimates for present day leakage from oil and gas drilling by 25 to 40 percent. That's actually not terrible news. If oil and gas field are leaking more than we thought, that means stopping it could slow global warming and buy time right when the Earth needs it most. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2020 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071