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Methane Leaks from North American Natural Gas Systems

Adam R. Brandt, Garvin Heath, E. A. Kort, Francis O’Sullivan, Gabrielle Pétron, Sarah M. Jordaan, Pieter P. Tans, Jennifer Wilcox, A. M. Gopstein, D. J. Arent,

Science · 2014 · 946 citations · 28 references

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Methane emissions from U.S. and Canadian natural gas systems appear larger than official estimates.

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