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Methane Emissions From Fossil Fuel Industry Dramatically Higher Than Previously Thought

October 14, 2016

Methane emissions from the fossil fuel industry are “dramatically higher” than previously thought, according to a new study published in the journal Nature.

The new study — utilizing the largest database of worldwide methane emissions compiled to date — has revealed that worldwide methane emissions from oil, gas, and coal “production” (extraction, more accurately) are 20–60% higher than current estimates.

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