Istanbul landfill emits methane at global scale, COP31 focus on methane

Satellite data reveals a landfill near Istanbul is releasing massive amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, drawing attention at COP31 in Antalya. The scale of emissions from this single site underscores the challenge of mitigating methane from waste, a key topic at the summit. The finding highlights a concrete, measurable source of emissions that could inform policy and mitigation efforts.

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