Landfill Cover Soil Methane Oxidation Underestimated

A recent article published in the Journal of Environmental Quality examines the effectiveness of utilizing cover soil as a way to reduce methane emissions from landfills. The study suggests that the fraction of methane oxidized by the soil, a process which allows soil bacteria to consume the greenhouse gas, is greater than previous default value used by researchers.

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