Tracking methane leaks to curb climate change: EU methane regulation weakened by France's reversal

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France's reversal weakens EU methane regulation, undermining climate action and enabling prolonged emissions. | The decision to delay EU methane regulation undermines climate action (SDG 13) and responsible consumption (SDG 12) by prioritizing short-term energy security over long-term environmental protection. This reversal violates the right to a healthy environment (UDHR Article 25) and risks exacerbating planetary boundaries, particularly climate change and biodiversity loss. The magnitude is