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VOC Hydrocarbons: Methane
Hailey Bowman
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Waste Management Agricultural Sources Energy Sources
Three sources of it: Waste Management Agricultural Sources Energy Sources
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Indoor or outdoor pollutant:
Because one of the main sources of methane into the environment is from the natural decomposition of plant and animal matter in airless conditions.
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Primary or Secondary Pollutant:
Because it is a natural source and man made source that is directly released into the atmosphere.
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Two human health effects:
eye and skin irritation Headaches
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One environmental effect:
Methane’s warming effect is 21 times greater than that of carbon dioxide
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Prevent or reduce Methane:
eat less red meat: if the consumption of red meat is limited, there will be fewer cows contributing to methane emissions Interior department: expected to propose standards this spring that would reduce methane leaks from oil and gas wells
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