More than 100 countries pledge to slash methane emissions by 2030

Global Methane Pledge is backed by the likes of the US, UK and European Union, but Russia, China, India and Australia are noticeably absent

Leading the pledge: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaking at the COP26 Climate Conference in Glasgow
Leading the pledge: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaking at the COP26 Climate Conference in GlasgowPhoto: AFP/SCANPIX
Published 3 November 2021, 04:10Updated 3 November 2021, 14:40