Landfill Gas Energy
Can we turn garbage into gold? An enormous amount of garbage ends up in
landfills, where it decomposes, producing harmful gas. Landfill gas is about
50% methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to global climate change.
Currently, landfills are the largest human-generated source of methane
emissions in the United States.
Ironically, methane gas is also a reliable and renewable fuel source.
Roughly 70%–90% of methane emitted from landfills can be captured and burned to
produce electricity, preventing the release of this greenhouse gas. The
Landfill Methane Outreach Program encourages the use of technologies to harness
landfill gas for energy. Since the program began in 1994, methane reductions
from landfills have been equivalent to the emissions of 15 million vehicles
each year. Around 540 landfills turn their gas into energy—an estimated 600
more could do the same. Did you know that garbage can be a valuable source of energy?
Artist: Joi Leo-Wagenberg, "Mighty Methane”
P.S. This is really an incredible concept. Who wouldn't support this? -Liam
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