Methane, federalism, and Earth’s fragile moment

Methane emissions are a real, but often overlooked, part of climate change, but anyone waiting for the Trump administration to act will be waiting a long time, write Vivian E. Thomson and Michael E. Mann. That's why state and local governments need to step up.

By: Vivian E. Thomson, Michael E. Mann

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: May 15, 2026

Words: 838

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Given the absence of national climate leadership in our current political environment, states and localities are more critical than ever in advancing climate action. In New York and in Maryland, state and local politicians are poised to be climate leaders or laggards when it comes to controlling methane, a potent, short-lived greenhouse gas.

Second only to reducing carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel burning, the reduction of methane emissions is one of the most important …

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