COP-26 Agriculture Oil & Gas Sustainability November 2, 2021Methane gets second billing in climate-change discussions, but it’s a huge problem, accounting for 30 percent of the planet’s rise in temperature. CO2 stays in the atmosphere for centuries; CH4 hangs around for just a decade, but traps many times more heat. Oil wells, cattle, landfills, cattle, coal mines—and did we mention cattle?—account for much of the problem. We strive to provide individuals with disabilities equal access to our website. If you would like information about this content we will be happy to work with you. Please email us at: McKinsey_Website_Accessibility@mckinsey.com To read the report, see “Curbing methane emissions: How five industries can counter a major climate threat,” September 23, 2021.