Nearly 90 countries join pact to slash planet-warming methane emissions

13 Sept 15:41 Key points summarised by AI

Nearly 90 nations have committed to a U.S.- and EU-led Global Methane Pledge, aiming to reduce methane emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by 2030.
Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, offers a rapid opportunity to curb global warming due to its high heat-trapping potential and faster atmospheric breakdown compared to CO2.
The pledge, a significant outcome of COP26, includes major emitters like Brazil and is crucial for achieving the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 C.
Key sectors targeted for cuts include leaky oil and gas infrastructure, old coal mines, agriculture, and landfills, with the energy sector expected to see the most immediate impact through new regulations.

Uthenthawai students and alumni declare truce with Pathumwan rivals

Yesterday 20:34 Key points summarised by AI

Uthenthawai students and alumni have pledged to cease violent clashes with Pathumwan Institute rivals, coinciding with their campus's reopening after a 90-day closure.
The Minister of Higher Education is mediating the long-running conflict, while the campus closure has significantly disrupted in-person classes and laboratory work for over 1,000 students.
Uthenthawai resists relocation from its current site, citing a historical land grant from King Rama VI, despite Chulalongkorn University's plans to reclaim the land for an educational hub.
Concerns are mounting over the legality of the campus closure, its detrimental impact on uninvolved students, and the potential commercial development of the land, which critics argue contradicts the late King Rama VI's intentions.