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US Landfills Major Source Of Methane Emissions

Workers use heavy machinery to move trash and waste at the Frank R. Bowerman landfill in California

A recent study conducted through aerial surveys has shed light on the significant contribution of US landfills to methane emissions. Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is known to have a much higher global warming potential than carbon dioxide.

The findings of the study indicate that landfills across the United States are emitting substantial amounts of methane into the atmosphere. This is a cause for concern as methane is a major contributor to climate change.

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