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One small plus for coal is that it doesn't leak. With better satellite observation now, we're finding out how underreported the emissions of methane from natura
by sahmeepee 2y ago
One small plus for coal is that it doesn't leak. With better satellite observation now, we're finding out how underreported the emissions of methane from natural gas extraction were.
- defrost 2y agoOf course coal "leaks" .. it's a major issue worldwide. https://www.osmre.gov/programs/mine-fires https://www.osmre.gov/programs/mine-fires Due to thermal insulation and the avoidance of rain/snow extinguishment by the crust, underground coal-seam fires are the most persistent fires on Earth and can burn for thousands of years, like Burning Mountain in Australia. ~ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coal-seam_fire https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coal-seam_fire
- ZeroGravitas 2y agoCoal mines also leak methane.