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Atmospheric Methane: Sources, Sinks, and Role in Global Change

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Abstract

This chapter identifies and describes major industrial sources of methane (CH4) emissions. For each source type examined, CH4 release points are identified and a detailed discussion of the factors affecting emissions is provided. A summary and discussion of available global and country-specific CH4 emissions estimates are also presented.

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  1. Air and Energy Engineering Research Laboratory, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, 27711, USA

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Beck, L.L., Piccot, S.D., Kirchgessner, D.A. (1993). Industrial Sources. In: Khalil, M.A.K. (eds) Atmospheric Methane: Sources, Sinks, and Role in Global Change. NATO ASI Series, vol 13. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-84605-2_17

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