Indian Waste Facilities Rank Among World's Top Methane Emitters
Two waste sites in India among top methane emitters globally, says report
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A report by the University of California (UCLA) identifies two waste facilities in India—one in Secunderabad, Telangana, and another in Mumbai, Maharashtra—as among the top 25 methane emitters globally. Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, significantly contributes to climate change, with the Secunderabad facility emitting 5.9 tonnes per hour and the Mumbai facility emitting 4.9 tonnes per hour.
- 01Two Indian waste facilities rank among the top 25 methane emitters worldwide.
- 02The Secunderabad facility emits 5.9 tonnes of methane per hour, ranking fourth globally.
- 03The Mumbai facility emits 4.9 tonnes of methane per hour, ranking twelfth.
- 04Methane is responsible for 30% of global warming since preindustrial times.
- 05The report highlights public health risks due to methane emissions from landfills.
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According to a recent report from the University of California (UCLA), two waste facilities in India are among the world's top methane emitters. The facility in Secunderabad, Telangana, emits 5.9 tonnes of methane per hour, ranking it fourth globally, while the Mumbai, Maharashtra facility emits 4.9 tonnes per hour, placing it twelfth. Methane is a significant greenhouse gas, contributing to 30% of global warming since preindustrial times, second only to carbon dioxide. The report, titled 'Spotlight on the Top 25 Methane Plumes in 2025: Landfills', utilized data from Planet Labs' Tanager-1 satellite and NASA's EMIT instrument. Cara Horowitz, executive director of the UCLA Emmett Institute, emphasized the dangers of methane emissions, particularly as many of these facilities are located near urban areas, posing serious public health risks.
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The high levels of methane emissions from these waste facilities could lead to increased air pollution and health risks for nearby communities in Telangana and Maharashtra.
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