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Do landfills lead to landfill gas?

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Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 8/19/2019

Yes.

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Methane (CH4) from anaerobic decomposition is the major Greenhouse gas of concern from landfills although some carbon dioxide (CO2) is also produced.

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