Methane from landfills is another climate emergency. Here’s how to fix it.

The Hill ^ | 11/10/2023 | THEHILL.COM

[ChicagoConservative27]

This year is shaping up to be the hottest on record. And while carbon dioxide dominates the climate conversation, another powerful pollutant, methane, requires our urgent attention. In fact, reducing methane emissions is the single most efficient way to limit warming in our lifetimes.

This means that as we curb methane emissions from the oil and gas sector, we can not forget to swiftly tackle methane emissions from landfills. At the end of the month, when world leaders meet at the COP28 climate conference, the United States can set an example by putting stronger landfill controls on the agenda to slash methane, advance our climate goals and promote healthier, safer communities.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

That is what the landfill in my area does.

Except I think they turn it into LP.

[Vaduz]

Same here in California landfills recover the methane and alter it’s use in all the trash trucks.

Many have no idea how many tons of methane the ocean releases.