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methane

[meth-ayn, mee-thayn] / ˈmɛθ eɪn, ˈmi θeɪn /
NOUN
marsh gas
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Rosenthal favors stricter controls in the oil patch, including curbs on methane flaring and venting.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

Scientists and policymakers say reducing methane leaks—from oil-and-gas wells, where the gas is the main component of natural gas—is crucial to combating climate change.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

The United States is the world's leading emitter of methane from its oil and gas sector, followed by Russia, according to the International Energy Agency.

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026

Elon Musk's company will use 41 methane gas turbines to help power the site, which activists say could "significantly increase" local air pollution, external.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

Mixed with air in proper proportions, methane becomes the dreaded “fire damp” of coal mines.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson


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