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Alberta's methane leak sets an unprecedented record
In Alberta, a neglected gas well is leaking methane at the highest rate ever recorded in North America, posing significant environmental concerns.
Andrew Nikiforuk reports for The Tyee.
In short:
- An abandoned gas well in Alberta is releasing methane, a potent greenhouse gas, at record levels.
- The leak, enough to heat a Canadian home for 34 years, highlights a broader issue of unregulated emissions.
- Researchers estimate that Canada's inactive wells emit methane equivalent to 1.5 million cars annually.
Key quote:
It's important to "fix these well integrity issues. Plugging a well doesn’t do that."
— Mary Kang, Civil Engineer, McGill University
Why this matters:
This discovery underscores the urgent need to address methane emissions, a critical factor in accelerating climate change. It challenges the effectiveness of current regulatory measures and highlights the environmental risks posed by the oil and gas industry. How can we balance energy needs with environmental protection?
Oil and gas methane emissions in US are at least 15% higher than we thought.
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