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UN warns that food waste is a major methane source
33%
Methane is responsible for nearly one third of global warming.
The UN Environment Programme says rotting food in landfills produces methane and contributes substantially to climate change. The article describes efforts involving waste pickers and black soldier flies to reduce emissions.
- United Nations Environment Programme
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Climate and Clean Air Coalition
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Rotting food waste emits five times more greenhouse gases than planes.
“Rotting food waste emits 5 times more greenhouse gases than planes”
- 33%
Methane is responsible for nearly one third of global warming.
“Greenhouse gas, which is currently responsible for nearly one third of global warming”
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Methane traps 86 times more heat than carbon dioxide over a 20-year period.
“It traps 86 times more heat than carbon dioxide over a 20-year period”