Landfills Leak More Methane Than Previously Known
Landfills are thought to be the third-largest source of methane emissions in the US.
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Landfills are thought to be the third-largest source of methane emissions in the US.
"Addressing these high methane sources and mitigating persistent landfill emissions offers a strong potential for climate benefit," one of the authors of a
"Over half of U.S. landfills observed by aerial surveys are super-emitting sources of methane, according to a new study in the journal Science published on Thursday. The study is the largest assessment to date of methane from landfills, the third-largest source of U.S. methane emissions, and suggests an opportunity to tackle climate change by targeting a prevalent and potent
At large emitting landfills, 60 percent had methane leaks that persisted over months or years
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