At the Glasgow summit, world leaders agree to cut methane emissions by 30% by 2030
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At the COP26 environmental summit on Tuesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and US President Joe Biden presented a joint initiative to reduce methane emissions, Interfax reported.
The global commitment aims to limit methane emissions by 30% by 2030. More than 100 countries have joined the initiative, BBC News reports.
The head of the European Commission called methane one of the types of greenhouse gases, emissions of which can be reduced to prevent global warming. Ursula von der Leyen called methane «the fruit hanging from the bottom branch,» thus comparing it to an available target.
The main focus for curbing global warming is to reduce the emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) from human activities, but individual methane molecules have a more powerful warming effect on the atmosphere than CO2 molecules.
Earlier, more than 100 world leaders promised to end the process of deforestation by 2030. This was the first major agreement at the Glasgow climate summit. Among the countries that supported this decision are Brazil, Russia, Canada, Colombia, the United States, Great Britain and Indonesia. It is noted that in general, these countries account for about 85% of the world's forest.
The 26th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP26) started in Glasgow on October 31 and will run until November 12. Representatives from nearly 200 countries are expected to attend.
The COP26 conference brings together world leaders and prominent statesmen from many countries in a dialogue about the future of the planet, joint and national actions to reduce the rate of global warming.
The Turkmen delegation at this summit is headed by Vice-Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
Turkmenistan stands for a consolidated approach to solving environmental problems, taking concrete steps on its part to protect the environment and striving to contribute to the development of international cooperation in such a vital direction for all mankind.
Environmentally friendly and high-tech project at «Galkynysh» will be successfully implemented, - representative of «CNPC»
When carrying out construction work at the Galkynysh field, modern scientific and technical justifications and methods will be used, and wells will be drilled at the highest quality level. This was stated by Chen Huailong, Director General of the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) branch in Turkmenistan, speaking at a ceremony marking the start of construction of those new wells in the giant Galkynysh gas field.
TCOR produced more than 41.6 thousand tons of polypropylene in seven months
Turkmenbashi complex of oil refineries systematically increases the production of polypropylene, which is in great demand both in the domestic and foreign markets.
Turkmenistan is one of the three leaders in the supply of automobile fuel to Georgia
For the first half of the year, Georgia imported 669.2 million liters of gasoline and diesel fuel. The largest volume of fuel during this period was imported from Romania – 23.77%, Turkmenistan – 23.75% and Russia – 21.1%.
Structural units of the oil and gas complex took an active part in the nationwide tree planting campaign
Last Saturday, a nationwide tree planting campaign started across the country. The spring campaign, which has become a tradition, is designed to ensure environmental well-being throughout the country. In this regard, in all velayats, as well as in the cities of Ashgabat and Arkadag, the planting campaign was held at a high organizational level.
The President of Turkmenistan congratulated Vladimir Putin on his re-election as President of the Russian Federation
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, on behalf of the people and government of Turkmenistan, as well as on his own behalf, sent heartfelt congratulations to Vladimir Putin on the occasion of his victory in the elections and re-election as President of the Russian Federation.