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Two of the main gases released in landfills are methane and carbon dioxide. As bacteria break down garbage, methane gas is released. Carbon dioxide is given off more when there is oxygen reaching the decaying garbage. Of course, those are not the only gases around. People often throw away aerosol cans, and their propellants leak out of the cans and into the environment. They would be filled with combustible chemicals such as butane, or they may contain fluorocarbons.

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Name the gas released from landfills gas has 21 times more global warming potential than a molecule of CO2?

Methane is the gas released from landfills with 21 times more global warming potential than a molecule of CO2.


What fuel is produce in some landfills?

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What kind of pollution do landfills give off?

Yes, landfills do cause pollution


What kind of landfills can be used for parks?

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What type of gas which can be collected from landfills and burned for energy?

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What gas produced as matter decomposes in landfills and when rice is grown?

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What useable fuel is produced by landfills?

Landfills produce methane gas as a byproduct of decomposition, which can be captured and used as a source of energy. This methane gas can be used for heating, electricity generation, or as a vehicle fuel.


How much toxic pollution is released from landfills?

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Do landfills lead to landfill gas?

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


What potent greenhouse gas found in natural deposits and landfills?

Methane. It's also called natural gas.


What are the 5 pros of landfill?

Landfills provide a cost-effective way to dispose of waste. Landfills can generate electricity through methane gas capture. Landfills can be used to reclaim land for recreational or conservation purposes. Landfills can create jobs in waste management and recycling industries. Landfills can be designed to minimize environmental impact through modern engineering technologies.