Little-known firms lead America's list of top methane polluters
Inhabitat - Innovation
JUNE 3, 2021
Among the top 10 emitters of methane, five are smaller firms. Their environmental footprint is now larger than their production.
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Inhabitat - Innovation
JUNE 3, 2021
Among the top 10 emitters of methane, five are smaller firms. Their environmental footprint is now larger than their production.
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