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methane

[meth-eyn, mee-theyn] / ˈmɛθ eɪn, ˈmi θeɪn /
NOUN
marsh gas
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While its emissions are lower, drilling and extracting it causes the leakage of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas and the main component of natural gas.

From Barron's Jul. 25, 2026

In a separate statement, the Sikkim government said the accident was caused by "methane gas combustion".

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

The rules require companies to report on methane emissions for oil, natural gas and coal they import, with fines reaching up to 20% of a company’s annual revenue.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

In that time the methane that got into the atmosphere was as much as the emissions of a half-million cars.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

These are great worlds, composed largely of hydrogen and helium, with smaller amounts of hydrogen-rich gases such as methane, ammonia and water.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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