Methane emissions from fossil fuels very high in 2025: Report

NEW DELHI: (May 4) Methane emission from fossil fuels recorded very high levels in 2025, with no indication of their reduction globally, according to a new report.

This is a concern, as methane is one of the main drivers of climate change — second only to carbon dioxide — responsible for 30 per cent of global warming since pre-industrial times.

The report, ‘Global Methane Tracker 2026’, released by the International Energy Agency (IEA) on Monday, tabulated the latest estimates of methane emissions from the energy sector based on satellite data and measurements.