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According to US Environmental Agency, Methane (CH4) is a greenhouse gas that remains in the atmosphere for approximately 9-15 years. Methane is over 20 times more effective in trapping heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide (CO2) over a 100-year period and is emitted from a variety of natural and human-influenced sources. Human-influenced sources include landfills, natural gas and petroleum systems, agricultural activities, coal mining, stationary and mobile combustion, waste water treatment, and certain industrial process.
Methane is also a primary constituent of natural gas and an important energy source. As a result, efforts to prevent or utilize methane emissions can provide significant energy, economic and environmental benefits. In the United States, many companies are working with EPA in voluntary efforts to reduce emissions by implementing cost-effective management methods and technologies.
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What type of gas is Methane?
Methane gas is a greenhouse gas used in most industries. It is an alkane (compound with CO2 and hydrogen particles).
Is methane a natural gas?
Methane is another word for natural gas
What is natural gas methane?
natural gas is another name for methane
Is methane gas combustible?
Yes. Methane gas is highly flammable, which is why we burn it as fuel.
What is the chemical formule for methane gas?
Methane is CH4
What is the negative impact of methane gas?
Methane gas is a significant green house gas that contributes to global warming.
What is known as the second green house gas?
Methane.
Does methane pollute?
Of course it pollutes air. It is a major green house gas
How is methane deadly to the environment?
It is a green house gas, which cause global warming.
What are 3 examples of green house gas?
Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Methane gas, and Water Vapor believe it or not.
What green house gas has increased due to the success of cow farm industry?
Methane and CO2
What does methane do to the environment?
methane is a greenhouse gas .. it locks the sun's energy in the atmosphere
What are negative effect of meat packing companies on society?
Rampant use of antibiotics. Production of methane gas ("green house" gas) Water pollution
What gives Neptune its blue color?
Dust in outer space
What are two green house gasses?
Methane and carbondioxide.
Why does Uranus look bluish?
The blueish color of Uranus is from the presence of Methane in its upper atmosphere. Also, it is blue - green from the methane in the core of Uranus.
What makes Venus green-blue in color?
methane gas
