"Surprising Levels of Methane Emissions Detected from US Landfills, Study Reveals"
A new study reveals that US landfills are emitting significantly more methane than previously reported, with average emissions 1.4 times higher than official estimates. Landfills, which account for around 20% of global human-caused methane emissions, are a major but often overlooked source of methane pollution. Advanced monitoring systems using remote sensing from aircraft, drones, and satellites provide a more accurate and comprehensive picture of methane emissions, highlighting the need for improved reporting and regulation. Scientists emphasize the importance of addressing methane emissions from landfills as a crucial step in slowing climate change, alongside efforts targeting the oil and gas industry.
- A potent planet-warming gas is seeping out of US landfills at rates higher than previously thought, scientists say CNN
- Methane From Landfills Is a Big Driver of Climate Change, Study Says The New York Times
- Aerial Surveys Show US Landfills Are Major Source of Methane Emissions U.S. News & World Report
- US landfills emit far more methane than previously known Grist
- Methane From US Landfills 40% Greater Than Reported, Study Finds Bloomberg
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