South Africa's coal mines are leaking methane, and no one knows how much

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Oct 28, 2025, 12:29 pm113 pts
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas. It is released from natural sources (like wetlands) and human activities (coal mining, and oil and gas production). It is also emitted by agriculture (especially livestock and rice paddies), and decomposing waste in garbage dumps.

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