methane

Denmark to introduce world's first livestock carbon tax

From 2030, methane emissions caused by flatulence from cattle and pigs will be taxed at a rate of 300 kroner ($43) per tonne of CO2 equivalent.

Methane: A powerful gas heating the planet

Methane -- which is potent but relatively short-lived -- is a key target for countries wanting to slash emissions quickly and slow climate change.

Mars methane mission set for lift-off

Europe and Russia are about to launch a joint mission to the Red Planet.

Cassini probe to sweep over Saturn's moon Enceladus

The Cassini probe is all set to make a daring close flyby of Enceladus, an ice-rich moon of Saturn.

Young 'alien Jupiter' planet discovered

A planet 100 light-years away resembles an infant version of Jupiter, astronomers say.

July 10, 2024
July 10, 2024

Denmark to introduce world's first livestock carbon tax

From 2030, methane emissions caused by flatulence from cattle and pigs will be taxed at a rate of 300 kroner ($43) per tonne of CO2 equivalent.

March 18, 2024
March 18, 2024

Methane: A powerful gas heating the planet

Methane -- which is potent but relatively short-lived -- is a key target for countries wanting to slash emissions quickly and slow climate change.

March 14, 2016
March 14, 2016

Mars methane mission set for lift-off

Europe and Russia are about to launch a joint mission to the Red Planet.

October 28, 2015
October 28, 2015

Cassini probe to sweep over Saturn's moon Enceladus

The Cassini probe is all set to make a daring close flyby of Enceladus, an ice-rich moon of Saturn.

August 14, 2015
August 14, 2015

Young 'alien Jupiter' planet discovered

A planet 100 light-years away resembles an infant version of Jupiter, astronomers say.