Global Investigative Journalism Network: “Journalism about methane sources is increasingly urgent. Reducing methane emissions is the single fastest way to fight climate change, according to climate scientists. Emissions of methane, the second most abundant greenhouse gas (behind carbon dioxide), are rising rapidly and reaching new highs. The full guide to investigating methane emissions can be found in our Resource Center. GIJN will host a webinar on investigating methane later this month – check gijn.org for details in the coming weeks. This summary of GIJN’s full guide to covering methane is designed to help investigative reporters identify specific sources of methane emissions and hold companies and countries accountable. We describe:

• The background on why methane emissions matter and the state of the current data sources.
• Why methane measurement systems are flawed and how to investigate them.
• How to find methane emitters on the ground and from the sky.
• How to question disclosures and commitments by companies.
• How to hold countries accountable for their emissions and pledges.

Here’s a condensed version of our tips and tools…”