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EPA'S GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE PROGRAM -- GLOBAL LANDFILL METHANE
Citation:
Thorneloe, S. AND R. Peer. EPA'S GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE PROGRAM -- GLOBAL LANDFILL METHANE. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., EPA/600/D-91/153 (NTIS PB91223230), 1991.
Description:
The paper discusses AEERL's research efforts on global landfill methane (CH4). H4 is of particular concern because its radiative forcing potential is thought to be much greater than that of carbon dioxide. lthough the major sources of CH4 are known qualitatively, considerable uncertainty exists about the quantitative emissions from each source. ne goal of AEERL' s global climate research program is to develop a more accurate inventory of CH4 emissions from landfills. or major sources of greenhouse gases, AEERL has a program to develop and demonstrate mitigation/control opportunities for sources that are amenable to cost-effective control. he paper describes how global landfill CH4 is being estimated and what work has been initiated relating to the mitigation of global landfill CH4.
