UPSC Editorial Analysis: Methane Emissions from Indian Landfills

General Studies-3; Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.   Introduction The “Super Pollutant”: Methane (CH4) is a potent greenhouse gas. While Carbon Dioxide (CO2) often dominates climate discussions, methane is 84 times more potent at trapping heat over a 20-year period. Source in Waste: Methane is generated naturally in landfills through the …