A new environmental report reveals that methane emissions from U.S. landfills are soaring beyond federal limits, raising urgent concerns about their role in climate change. According to nonprofit Industrious Labs, nearly two dozen landfills frequently exceeded regulations — with some emissions even higher than what operators reported to authorities.
Methane, a greenhouse gas 80x more potent than CO2 in the short term, accounted for over 14% of U.S. emissions in 2022. Landfills are now the third-largest source, trailing only oil/gas and livestock sectors. Scientists warn fast action is critical to curb rising temperatures.
\"It's time for the EPA to update its rules,\" says Katherine Blauvelt of Industrious Labs. Key recommendations include using advanced monitoring tech, regulating smaller landfills, and accelerating gas-capture systems. The EPA must reassess its policies by August under Biden’s methane crackdown — which already targets oil/gas industries and global partnerships.
Food waste is a major culprit, driving 58% of landfill methane leaks. The EPA suggests diverting organic waste to slash emissions. With climate impacts escalating, will stronger regulations come before the next heatwave?
According to nonprofit Industrious Labs, nearly two dozen landfills frequently exceeded regulations — with some emissions even higher than what operators reported to authorities. 
Landfills are now the third-largest source, trailing only oil/gas and livestock sectors. Scientists warn fast action is critical to curb rising temperatures.
\"It's time for the EPA to update its rules,\" says Katherine Blauvelt of Industrious Labs. Key recommendations include using advanced monitoring tech, regulating smaller landfills, and accelerating gas-capture systems. The EPA must reassess its policies by August under Biden’s methane crackdown — which already targets oil/gas industries and global partnerships.
Food waste is a major culprit, driving 58% of landfill methane leaks. The EPA suggests diverting organic waste to slash emissions. With climate impacts escalating, will stronger regulations come before the next heatwave? 
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