Methane leaks from dormant oil and gas wells in Canada are seven times worse than thought, study suggests

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Jun 6, 2025, 12:30 pm185 ptsTrendingTop
Methane emissions from Canada's non-producing oil and gas wells appear to be seven times higher than government estimates, according to a new study led by researchers at McGill University. The findings spotlight a major gap in the country's official greenhouse gas inventory and raise urgent questions about how…

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