Nitrogen fertilizer releases greenhouse gases throughout its life cycle
From the factory to the field, fertilizer is a significant source of heat-trapping gases. Can the industry lessen its footprint?
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From mangroves to fjords, coastal ecosystems can take up or emit greenhouse gases. But globally, they’re a vital sink
Coasts in Europe and Russia are net emitters, while coasts in Southeast Asia and North America have a large uptake ...
Federal regulations fail to contain methane emissions from landfills, a new report concludes
A leading source of U.S. climate pollution could be curbed with more gas-collection systems and better emissions monitoring, a new ...
A simple way to prevent heaps of methane pollution: composting
A new study says composting could slash landfill emissions by as much as 84%.
Here’s how Florida can turn polluting methane into biogas energy
Utilities can use the biogas for onsite power, or upgrade the biogas to renewable natural gas.
How we plan to use cow manure to create renewable natural gas
A new facility at Full Circle Dairy will use the manure from cows to create renewable natural gas that can ...
Feeding Florida in a changing climate
Farmers, food researchers are planning for more severe storms, higher temperatures.
More methane coming from Gulf oil drilling than previously known, Florida has 8th highest electric bills
The amount of climate-changing methane is twice as much as estimated by U.S. agencies, a new study found.
An unexpected source of methane? Your local sewage plant.
This story was originally published by Grist. You can subscribe to its weekly newsletter here. By Siri Chilukuri, Grist Wastewater ...
We need to reduce the methane rising out of our Florida landfills
By Marcos Vilar, Alianza for Progress For most people, where garbage goes is an “out of sight, out of mind” issue. ...