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US landfills emit far more methane than previously known

Grist

Amid the commotion, an invisible gas often escapes unnoticed, warming the planet and harming our health: methane. The researchers found these super-emitting points can persist for months or even years, and account for almost 90 percent of all measured methane from the landfills. times, and sometimes as much as 2.7

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Wastewater sector emits nearly twice as much methane as previously thought

Envirotec Magazine

Municipal wastewater treatment plants emit nearly double the amount of methane into the atmosphere than scientists previously believed, according to new research from Princeton University. If the results from those 63 plants are representative, actual methane emissions from wastewater treatment facilities across the U.S.

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Travel emissions drop added to lockdown methane surge, says new research

Envirotec Magazine

Reduced transport emissions led to lower levels of hydroxyl radicals – which could be said to act like a detergent to remove methane from the atmosphere, researchers say. Until now, the causes of the 2020 surge in methane – second only to carbon dioxide as a driver of climate change – had been unclear. ppb in 2019. ppb increase.

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UK substantially underestimates its methane emissions from oil and gas production – and many other countries probably do too

Envirotec Magazine

A newer, more accurate method for calculating methane emissions from offshore oil and gas production suggests that the United Kingdom severely underestimates its greenhouse gas emissions. Researchers conclude that as much as five times more methane is being leaked from oil and gas production than reported.

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Google joins a mission to map global methane emissions from space

The Verge: Energy

A rendering of MethaneSat | Image courtesy of Google Google announced a partnership with the nonprofit Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) today to map methane pollution and oil and gas infrastructure from space. Landfills and livestock are also big sources of methane pollution. The timing really matters.

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Chart: Methane emissions are a problem. Where do they come from?

Canary Media

Combating climate change is so often synonymous with reducing carbon dioxide emissions that you might forget all about the other gas that’s baking the planet: methane, a short-lived but extremely potent… Canary Media’s chart of the week translates crucial data about the clean energy transition into a visual format.

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Carbon Offsetting: Exploring Opportunities and Challenges for Businesses

The Environmental Blog

In the wake of increasing environmental concerns and the urgent need for climate action, carbon offsetting has emerged as a crucial strategy for businesses to mitigate their carbon footprint. These projects can include renewable energy initiatives, reforestation efforts, methane capture, and more.

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