Methane Webinar Series: Reducing Methane Emissions from Abandoned Coal Mines
November 1st, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. (Pacific Time)
November 2nd, 2023 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. (China Standard Time)
As both the United States (U.S.) and China are transitioning from coal, a large number of coal mines are being left abandoned. These abandoned mines are a significant source of methane - a potent greenhouse gas. Although reducing methane emissions from abandoned coal mines presents difficulties, the benefits of addressing this issue are significant: slowing near-term climate change, diversifying energy sources, revitalizing the local economy, as well as alleviating health and environmental hazards.
As two large economies, the U.S. and China are now taking action to reduce methane emissions from abandoned coal mines. Since both have different policies and technological approaches, each can share lessons learned with one another. Join us to hear from issue experts on these topics, including on a new California-China Climate Institute report focusing on lessons learned from the U.S.
Registration is free, but required. Register here.
Agenda
4:45 p.m. Speaking Participants Join Zoom link
5:00 - 5:05 p.m. Discussion is Opened by the Moderator, Nina Zheng Khanna, Policy Researcher, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
5:05 - 5:10 p.m. Opening Remarks
- Jiang Lin, Nat Simons Presidential Chair in China Energy Policy at the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
5:10 - 5:30 p.m. Introduction of Abandoned Coal Mine Methane Report
- Rixin Zhu, Methane Policy Fellow, California-China Climate Institute
5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Commentary and Reactions
- Jeffery Coronado, California Air Resources Board
- Pamela M. Franklin, Chief, NonCO2 Programs Branch, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Xiaonan Zhang, Methane Manager, Environmental Defense Fund
6:00 - 6:10 p.m. Open Discussion and Audience Q & A
6:10 - 6:15 p.m. Closing Remarks
- Xiaopu Sun, Senior China Counsel, Institute for Governance & Sustainable Development