Published in Science · View the paper (DOI)
A new survey reveals that US landfills are emitting substantial amounts of methane, a key contributor to global warming. The study found that point-source emissions account for a significant proportion of total emissions, with some landfills experiencing persistent activity for months or even years.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- U.S. landfills emit significant amounts of methane American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Mar 28, 2024 · first to report
- Study finds landfill point source emissions have an outsized impact and opportunity to tackle U.S. waste methane Carbon Mapper · Mar 28, 2024