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visualization of a methanogen of the hydraproteota
Researchers have discovered a novel M reductase gene variant that could explain the formation of biological methane. They said the variant is different from the one found in the common version of M reductase. The researchers believe the variant could help in the discovery of new pathways for the synthesis of biological methane.
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Upland tree surfaces are rich in atmospheric methane
Methane flux measurements were done from mature trees stems at five stem heights during the dry season in Barro Colorado Island, Bahamas. During the transition to the dry season when the water tables in both the plots were more than 10 m below, Methane flux measurements were done from the mature trees stems at five…
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There are nearly one million aerial site measurements of oil and gas system emissions
Methane emissions from US natural gas production sites are estimated to be about six million tons a year, valued at over $1 billion, according to a study by the Environmental Defense Fund. MethaneSAT was launched by the Environmental Defense Fund which will round the Earth 25 times a day looking for methane from the oil…
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A trash mountain in India is on fire again and Kochi residents are breathing toxic fumes
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has said that if India pledges to reduce its methane output it could threaten the livelihood of farmers and affect its trade and economic prospects. In a 2019 report, the Indian government recommended ways to improve the country’s solid waste management, including formalising the Recycling sector and…
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Even as the U.S. pushes for more oil drilling, Biden tightens methane emissions rules
US President Joe Biden’s administration is ramping up efforts to reduce methane emissions, targeting the oil and gas industry for its role in global warming. According to ex-US Vice President Al Gore, a two to 3% methane leak is equivalent to the climate advantage of methane gas. However, Biden has pressed energy producers for more…
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A new candy has a solution for food waste.
US has become the first country in the world to make food composting mandatory for households and businesses. Currently, most residents or businesses are required to compost their waste, which releases less methane than food dumped in landfills. California recently passed a law requiring Businesses to give away food they would otherwise throw out.
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Research shows oil field flaring emits methane five times greater than expected.
US oil and gas companies emit at least 1.3 billion tonnes of methane per year, according to a report by Environmental Defense Fund. Methane, a greenhouse gas, contributes to global warming and packs a bigger short- term punch than even carbon dioxide. Former US Vice President Al Gore said the country’s oil and gas industry…