Australia’s Chief Scientist to Head New Methane Emissions Monitor

A new expert panel, headed by Australia’s Chief Scientist Cathy Foley, has been established to monitor the country’s methane levels as part of efforts to reduce emissions. The Climate Change Authority recommended its creation in reviewing the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme. The report, released in late 2023, made 25 recommendations for the scheme, which is the national framework for reporting greenhouse gas emissions. The federal government agreed to 24 of them. “The emissions and energy data needs of both the government and the public are growing,” the report said. “Enhancing the accessibility and transparency of the data would provide many benefits.”...