Austria Becomes Member of Methane Reduction Coalition

PeopleOther ♦ Published: September 22, 2022; 21:59 ♦ (Vindobona)

Austria joins the international initiative to reduce methane emissions founded a year ago. The goal of the now more than 100 countries is to reduce methane emissions by 30 percent by 2030 compared to 2020.

"If Austria wants to be at the forefront of climate protection, then we have to make our contribution everywhere. It was time for Austria to join the international coalition to reduce methane emissions," Gewessler said. / Picture: © BMK / Cajetan Perwein

Climate Protection Minister Leonore Gewessler announced the entry after a meeting with U.S. Climate Change Envoy John Kerry, according to ORF. The meeting took place at the Global Clean Energy Action Forum in Pittsburgh, the ministry said, according to ORF.

The Methane Reduction Coalition was launched by the U.S.…