Trash to TreasureUsing Landfill Gas for Biofuel
By Alice Austin
2010.02

Municipal solid waste landfills are the second largest source of human-generated methane emissions in the US, accounting for approximately 23 percent of these emissions in 2007. Methane is a greenhouse gas which contributes to smog and health hazards. In recent years, technology has enabled us to harness these emissions and turn them into a source of renewable clean energy.  In this article, Alice Austin defines the gas, process, and benefits of harnessing this technology.


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