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‘Breakthrough’ as Turkmenistan starts fixing ‘mindboggling’ methane mega-leaks

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‘Breakthrough’ as Turkmenistan starts fixing ‘mindboggling’ methane mega-leaks
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Secretive state begins repairs on ageing facilities after being revealed as worst country for leaks of potent greenhouse gasTurkmenistan has started plugging the mega-leaks of methane that spew from its ageing oil and gas facilities, the latest UN data shows, in a move hailed as a breakthrough.Methane, also called natural or fossil gas, is a potent greenhouse gas. It traps 80 times more heat than carbon dioxide and causes 25% of global heating today. Stopping leaks can be quick and cheap and, be

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