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methane

[meth-eyn, mee-theyn] / ˈmɛθ eɪn, ˈmi θeɪn /
NOUN
marsh gas
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Tools such as CalEnviroScreen or PSE’s methane risk map can help people locate pollution sources, toxic facilities and other threats in their area.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

The Saturn sized world, known as TOI-199b, contains methane in its atmosphere, according to a new study.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Unburned gas consists primarily of methane, a potent greenhouse pollutant.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Thirty-five space satellites helped to detect that it generates some 100,000 metric tons of methane annually.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Then of course the black phone rang, and Dad heard there was a fall, men were hurt, maybe trapped, methane was surely seeping in.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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