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US landfill emissions are 40% higher than what’s being reported to regulators, study finds

Published 21:17 on March 29, 2024  /  Last updated at 21:55 on March 29, 2024  /  Americas, US, Voluntary

Methane emissions from US landfills are on average 40% higher than what has been reported to the EPA, according to a study released Thursday.
Methane emissions from US landfills are on average 40% higher than what has been reported to the EPA, according to a study released Thursday.


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