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The world is getting smarter about clean energy and how it can contribute to climate change solutions. With the help of the Bush Administration and the US Environmental Protection Agency, countries around the world are joining efforts with companies and other organisations to use methane as a cleaner source of energy. It's good for the environment, and it's good for business - not just here, but around the world. The Methane to Markets Partnership is bringing together the market expertise, financing and technology necessary for developing cost-effective methane recovery and use projects at landfills, coal mines, oil and gas systems and agricultural operations. Partner countries are working in collaboration with the private sector, multilateral development banks, and other governmental and non-governmental organisations to make environmental and economic progress with respect to these projects. More than 550 public and private sector partners and 20 countries have joined Methane to Markets, since the programme's launch in November 2004.