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Landfill gas was first recognized in the 19th century, with significant research conducted by scientists such as Michael Faraday, who studied the gases emitted from decomposing organic materials. However, the systematic study and identification of landfill gas as a significant environmental concern gained traction in the 1970s, particularly with increasing awareness of methane's role as a greenhouse gas. The understanding and management of landfill gas have since evolved into a critical aspect of waste management and environmental science.
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What does a landfill produce?
The gas is called Methane
What is a landfill biocover?
Landfill biocover is cover that consists of compost materials or mixture of sand and compost to oxidize methane gas that releases through top surface landfill by bacteria.
What chemicals flow out of landfill sites?
Natural gas or methane
Why is landfill gas not open for widespread use?
Because it smells bad
What is keeping landfill gas from widespread use?
Because it smells bad
Draw a chart to illustrate what happens eventually to household refuse after it has been thrown into the refuse bin or the chute?
I've ignored recycling. Answer will vary depending on where you are in the world. Generally in the U.S.: organic material in refuse -> garbage hauler -> landfill -> anaerobically decompose into landfill gas (organic material) -> landfill gas goes out into environment, or is destroyed in flare or is used in renewable energy project inorganic material in refuse -> garbage hauler -> landfill -> stays in landfill
What has the author Lara Denise Gibson written?
Lara Denise Gibson has written: 'Landfill gas production on three closed landfill sites in Northern Ireland'
Which gas was the first to be discovered?
The first gas to be discovered was hydrogen. It was discovered by chemist Henry Cavendish in 1766.
Why is an engineered landfill an environmental friendly method when compared to an open landfill?
An engineered landfill is designed to capture and treat any emissions that may come from the decomposition from the garbage. The emissions may be in the form of liquid runoff or vapor emissions like natural gas.
What gas is generated from decomposition from waste material in a landfill?
methane gas is produced it very bad for the environment that why u recycle and reuse stuff
What gas a generated from the decomposition of wast material in a landfill?
methane gas is produced it very bad for the environment that why u recycle and reuse stuff
What type of gas does a landfill collect and change into usable energy?
Methane (the principal component of "natural gas"), produced by the decay of organic waste.
