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Mexico City to host methane reduction talks

Earlier this month, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson confirmed she would use the Methane to Markets event to encourage global action to reduce methane emissions.

"With methane and other harmful pollutants hurting our world's atmosphere, addressing climate change and improving air quality are domestic and international priorities that require every country's help and ideas," said Ms Jackson.

"The Methane to Markets partnership has made tremendous strides in this effort. I'm looking forward to our meeting in October and our continued work together to cut methane emissions worldwide."