Rotting food, rising heat: How Michigan’s landfills help drive methane pollution
1y 2d ago by slrpnk.net/u/wolfyvegan in climate_action_individual@slrpnk.net from planetdetroit.org
cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/22442359
- In Michigan, food waste is fueling climate change as methane emissions from landfills soar. Ranking 8th nationwide for food waste landfilled, the state sees 58% of fugitive landfill methane emissions stemming from discarded food.
- Volunteers and organizations are stepping up, distributing food to those in need, tackling pre-consumer waste, and advocating for composting and rescue efforts.
- Yet, Michigan's policy landscape remains sparse, with limited and uneven implementation hindering progress.
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