Methane forms when organic matter breaks down without access to oxygen. This happens in landfills, rice paddies, the stomachs of cows, and deep underground in shale gas formations, among other places.

Authored by experts at the Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development, the Methane Primer offers an essential starting point for policymakers. It explains the scientific imperative for methane action while offering a comprehensive set of case studies and solutions.