Most Americans are unaware that reducing methane emissions is the single most impactful action we can take right now to slow global warming. This super-pollutant's ability to trap heat and warm the planet is about 80 times greater than carbon dioxide.
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) set the standard for regulating methane emissions from landfills. California ranks second in the nation for methane emissions from municipal solid waste landfills, with estimated emissions equivalent to the carbon dioxide emitted from 5 million cars driven for a year.
The latest research reveals that landfills are sending methane into the air at a rate that's 40% higher than previously estimated, with concentrated plumes persisting for months or even years in landfills across California.
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