methane

But in 1997, his team created a stable material that could absorb and release methane, nitrogen and oxygen.

Large methane leaks not only unleash massive amounts of the greenhouse gas, but are also carry a toxic mix of air pollutants.

He said on occasion when he’s outside there’s an odor that smells like methane that comes from the refinery.

The organic waste separates into a flammable gas — made of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, methane and hydrogen — and a small amount of solid waste.

Even though growing rice produces methane, which is a potent greenhouse gas, initial results from the trials so far suggest the rice crop is not producing more emissions than it helps lock away.