Why Controlling Landfill Methane Is Key to Slowing Climate Change | The US EPA plans to propose a rule in 2025 that will tackle methane emissions from landfills

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As always, this is one of many necessary near-term measures, and it contingent on Harris actually winning the Presidency. So help out if you're an American.

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