Landfills: The hidden Methane menace fuelling climate change – F.D. Flam
In a startling revelation, scientists unveil the hidden truth behind America's landfills: they're not just dumping grounds, but potent sources of methane emissions, with 1,200 sites emitting far more than previously recognized. This methane, with 80 times the heat-trapping power of carbon dioxide, exacerbates climate change. With landfills ranking third in methane pollution, urgent action is imperative. As researchers advocate for waste reduction and innovative solutions like waste-to-energy plants, the call to rethink our approach to waste management grows louder.
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By F.D. Flam
Every year, Americans dump over 250 million metric tons of garbage into landfills, where it seems to magically disappear from our lives. In reality, our trash either gets fossilized or digested by vast populations of methane-emitting bacteria.Â
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