New EDF Data Shows Landfill Methane Almost Double Official Reports

The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is releasing a new analysis the group says shows that landfills’ methane emissions are nearly double what has been officially reported to EPA, with the group arguing the data underscores the need for the agency to fulfill its pledge to strengthen air standards for the sector. In 2021, landfills reported emissions of roughly 3.7 metric tons of methane, under EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). But EDF says satellite measurements suggest the sector’s actual emissions...