We already have the solutions that can get Australia’s coal and gas mining to Methane Zero
To accurately measure and monitor methane, we can use new satellites to pinpoint methane pollution from space. Understanding the source, size and scale of methane pollution is the first step to effectively reducing pollution.
Companies can limit and reduce pollution and stop methane leaks. Existing coal mines can build oxidising units that break down their methane and make a plan to reduce their production and pollution. Gas mines can stop leaks and stop expansion.
We can get Australia’s mining pollution to Methane Zero by stopping new coal and gas, cutting back mining pollution, and closing super-polluting mines. The biggest polluters can support a planned transition and closure of mines and rehabilitate mines that continue to leak methane for decades after mining.
Experts tell us that reaching Methane Zero is the single biggest and fastest way to reduce global warming to safe levels. Cutting methane means we can protect places we love. It also keeps our communities safe from worsening floods, fires, and heatwaves.
Though methane is a huge threat, it's an equally huge opportunity for climate hope if we use technology and techniques available right now.