The New York Times discusses the significant methane emissions produced by landfills and the potential impact this is having on climate change.
Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is released as organic waste decomposes in landfills. There is an urgent need to address this issue as methane emissions from landfills are expected to increase from population growth and urbanization.
Strategies such as capturing methane for energy production and reducing food waste are proposed as potential solutions to mitigate these emissions and combat climate change. Read more about this here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/28/climate/landfills-methane-emissions.html