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The focus on greenhouse gasses is typically on CO2, but we shouldn’t forget about methane. From the NOAA article Increase in atmospheric methane set another record in 2021 – Carbon dioxide levels also record a big jump (4/7/2022):  For the second year in a row, NOAA scientists observed a record annual increase in atmospheric levels of methane, a powerful, heat-trapping greenhouse gas that’s the second biggest contributor to human-caused global warming after carbon dioxide.  NOAA’s preliminary analysis showed the annual increase in atmospheric methane during 2021 was 17 parts per billion (ppb), the largest annual increase recorded since systematic measurements began in 1983. The increase during 2020 was 15.3 ppb. Atmospheric methane levels averaged 1,895.7 ppb during 2021, or around 162% greater than pre-industrial levels. From NOAA’s observations, scientists estimate global methane emissions in 2021 are 15% higher than the 1984-2006 period.  Methane data links are at the bottom of this Global Monitoring Laboratory page. There is also a methane project on the Calculus Projects page.

IT services major Infosys on Tuesday said it has partnered with UK-based charity, Ellen MacArthur Foundation charity and they will work together to accelerate the global transition to a circular economy. A circular economy designs out waste and pollution, keeps products and materials in use, and regenerates natural systems, creating benefits for society, environment, and economy. The Foundation works with its network of Strategic Partners, Partners, and Members, a statement said adding that Infosys NSE 0.71 % has joined the network as a Partner.