Methane Gas
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Methane Gas from Cow Manure, Claims Five Lives in VAScott Showalter, 34, had cleared the clogged pipe in his dairy farm's manure pit a hundred times. This time when he climbed in to unplug the clog, the deadly methane gas that filled the pit claimed his life, along with the lives of four others that struggled to aid him. -
Increasing Concern Over Potential Methane Gas Explosion and Tsunami at BP Oil Spill SiteThe damage to wildlife, ecosystems, and loss of human life caused by the massive BP oil spill are already bad enough. Now scientists are worried about other catastrophes, including a potential massive methane gas explosion.
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Curry Spices Could Help Cut Down on the Impact of Methane GasCoriander and turmeric are two spices commonly used in curry have a sort of antibiotic effect on the stomachs of cows and sheep killing the methane producing bacteria from within. -
Easy Methods for Methane Gas DetectionKnowing about methane gas detection is important because this gas is not only an explosive but also acts as an asphyxiant. There are now a number of methods and devices you can use for methane gas detection.
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Generating Electricity from Landfill Methane Gas in Miami, FloridaMiami-Dade County, Florida is using methane gas sequestered from a landfill to cogenerate electricity at a nearby wastewater treatment plant. In addition to its environmental benefits, the project is saving money and creating jobs.
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Methane Gas Explosion in the Gulf Could Kill MillionsBP found more than they bargained for in the Gulf - a mega pocket of highly pressurized methane gas. Now, millions of lives may be at risk from a deadly methane eruption. -
Methane Production Can Make Local Landfills ProfitableMethane gas is one of the major local sources of alternative energy. Landfills are principal sources of this gas for many local uses such as power for vehicles and buildings along with carbon credits.
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Eight Things You Didn't Know About MethaneMethane is making the news a lot lately, in both a good and a bad way: it's a dangerous greenhouse gas, but also a source of energy. -
Gas Smell Nauseates DeKalb, Illinois, ResidentsA strong odor of gas seems to be coming from the Waste Management landfill near DeKalb, Illinois.
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Landfill Gas to EnergyConverting landfill gas to energy creates an eco-friendly energy alternative. There are a number of environmental benefits associated with the use of green energy. -
Expert Gives Opinion on How Gas Caused Deep Horizon Rig Explosion in Gulf of MexicoMichael Lynch, an energy and industrial expert, provides his analysis at Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG), a consulting firm that connects industries with experts in many fields.
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NASA: Greenhouse Gas Methane RisingA report from NASA on Wednesday shows that greenhouse gas methane is on the on the rise again. Despite of all global awareness and initiatives, we have still not been able to stand-up together to lessen Greenhouse gas emission into Earth's atmosphere.
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Global Warming, Carbon Dioxide, and MethaneGlobal warming--amidst all the hype, here are some actual facts to digest. Carbon dioxide is not the real issue here.
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Protests Against Coal Seam Gas Mining Set to Continue in NSWAN overview of issues surrounding CSG mining in NSW in the wake of ongoing protests.
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Iowa Governor Terry Branstad to Spend Earth Day 2011 Touring Waste Management's Landfill Gas-to-Energy Facility and Perfect Circle's Greenhouse in Lake MillsThis Earth Day 2011, Iowa Governor Terry Branstad will join state and local leaders on a tour of the Waste Management Landfill Gas-To-Energy facility and the Perfect Circle organic greenhouse in Lake Mills, IA. -
Buying Natural Gas Stocks in 2009?It's the right time to invest in natural gas stocks. Let the experts guide you to the right stocks.
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Gas ColicThe reason behind gas colic in horses and simple ways to avoid it
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Gas Drilling: Majic Bullet or a Poison One?Without risk there is no gain! Speak out for what is right! Say "No to Gas Drilling" They'll offer you the world and all the riches and then pollute your land and water and leave you high and dry!
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How to Get Free GasA little humor in the midst of the insanity of $5 a gal gas.
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How is Landfill Methane Used?Landfill methane can be turned into a power source
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Gas and Oil Producers Buy Mineral Rights in Santa Fe, New MexicoLocals of diverse political backgrounds get together when gas and oil producers become interested in drilling in Santa Fe, New Mexico. -
Gas Emissions - Priority OneGreenhouse gas emissions are on the minds of almost everyone at some point in the day, environmentalists and politicians in particular. Gas emissions were once merely a hot political debate.
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Top Ten Ways to Reduce Methane Greenhouse Gasses Caused by HumansMethane gas creates more of a greenhouse effect than carbon dioxide, yet humans continue to pass gas. Here's what we should do. -
Oil, Gas Companies Recognized for Reducing EmissionsOil and natural gas companies have been recognized by the EPA for their work reducing methane emissions. The Natural Gas Star Program is a voluntary program and began in 1993.
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An Interview with an Expert on Greenhouse Gas ResearchSarah Afshar interviews the maker of global standards for greenhouse gas research about global warming.
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Gas Furnace PricesGas furnaces which use methane and other gases in petroleum fields are becoming more popular than their petroleum or electrical counterparts.
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Is Methane on Mars Evidence of Life?Scientists have discovered a small amount of methane on Mars. The debate whether the source is geological or biological is still on-going. This is my view as to why I feel it is more likely to be biological.
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Ocean Methane Release: Another Deadly Effect of Global WarmingAlthough the Earth's waters are a wondrous sight, underneath that beauty are millions upon millions of tons of methane that is waiting for the slightest bit of temperature change to release itself into our atmosphere and contribute to global warming.
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Why Does My Gas Smell so Bad?Pheeuw, do you have really bad smelling gas? It's been said that really foul smelling gas means that the offender is very healthy. Of course, this is just a crazy myth.
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Coal Bed Methane: Pros and Cons of This Energy FormNatural gas is a valuable source of energy and can be produced through a couple of methods. The most recently developed method for the recovery of natural gas is through coal bed methane production.
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Facts About Farts: Passing Gas Facts RevealedWe all do it, but do you know what farting is all about? This article answers some common questions about passing gas.
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Gas Types and ProductionThe ancient Chinese were the first people to use gas for lighting. They piped natural gas from the ground through bamboo tubes. But it was many centuries before the use of gas became widespread.
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Colorado to Host Natural Gas Development ForumNatural gas is seen by many industry leaders and environmental scientists as the next step in tapping energy supplies to get us away from oil and coal while also diminishing our release of "greenhouse gases".
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Intestinal Gas, Flatulence and "The Vapors"Unless you are a teenage boy, intestinal gas is not considered a socially acceptable topic, but it is a fact of life. -
Governor Terry Branstad to Tour Lake Mills Unique Greenhouse and Landfill Gas-to-Energy FacilityIowa Governor Terry E. Branstad will spend Tuesday July 19th getting a look at two Lake Mills facilities that show Iowa's commitment to be more sustainable and green, while creating jobs. -
Dead Fish and Birds Poisoned by Formaldehyde Gas EmissionsEven in low levels formaldehyde causes immune reactions, hypothermia, asphyxiation, and ultimately acidosis, which literally eats you from the inside out. -
Methane: The Little-Used Fuel Product of Sewage Treatment PlantsWhile some people burn animal droppings for cooking and heat, it's a lesser-known fact that human poop may do just as well or even better. -
Methane Bubble Took Down BP Oil RigTexas Governor Rick Perry, a few days ago, referred to the explosion that took down the British Petroleum drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico as "an act of God." For this Perry was hooted at by many of his political opponents. -
Scientists Have Discovered a New Method to Transform Natural Gas into Useful MaterialsScientists in Valencia have developed a new method of using methane to build up larger, more complex molecules. This is unusual because under normal conditions, methane is (chemically) very unreactive.
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European Commission Joins Bush's Methane to Markets PartnershipThe EPA announced that the European Commission has joined the US's Methane to Markets Partnership. The initiative promotes the reduction of methane, which is more potent a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide.
