Australia’s Chief Scientist to Head New Methane Monitoring Body

The role which aims to improve the accuracy of emissions monitoring, with the Climate Council fearing under-reporting could be as high as 60 percent.

Safety flares are shown at the Woodside operated North West Shelf Gas Venture in Western Australia, on June 17, 2008. Greg Wood/AFP via Getty Images

A new expert panel, headed by Australia’s Chief Scientist Cathy Foley, has been established to monitor the country’s methane levels as part of efforts to reduce emissions.

The Climate Change Authority recommended its creation in reviewing the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme.