Agriculture
Which animal produces the most methane per kilogram of meat?
Cows
What is a landfill?
A landfill is a place where waste products are buried
How much methane is prevented by VAM?
3.8 Billion cubic meters every year
What is methane?
An odorless gas that can be used for heating, generating electricity and cooking
What is methane's Chemical structure?
CH4.
What animals produce methane?
Goat, sheep and cows
What breaks down trash and produces methane as a byproduct?
Bacteria
What causes tap water to be lit on fire?
Methane reaching underground water sources
Name one way to reduce methane emissions from cows.
Feeding them seaweed
When was methane discovered?
1776-1778.
How many tons of beef has China consumed in 2018?
8.5 Metric tons
How long will trash continue to produce methane after decomposition?
Up to 60 years
What does VAM stand for?
Ventilation air mining
How can an individual help reduce methane emissions?
Limit the amount of meat they eat, and support organic farms.
What is methane's boiling point?
-258.7°F (-161.5°C)
How many cows are on the earth?
Over 1.5 billion.
How much methane do Municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills produce?
14.1%
How many VAMs are there worldwide?
At least 220
What is the melting point of methane?
-296.4°F (-182.5°C)
Who consumed the most beef and how much in 2018?
America with 12.5 metric tons.