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Remembering the Mather Mine explosion

Observer-Reporter 18 May 2025
At 4.07 p.m., May 19, 1928, the whistle blew at Mather Mine, alerting people of an emergency ... An interruption of airflow in the northwest section of the mine, about two miles from the main shaft, led to a buildup of methane gas.
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Abandoned wells emerge as major source of global methane emissions: IEA

Anadolu Agency 16 May 2025
According to the report, methane emissions from abandoned coal mines amounted to approximately 5 million tons last year, while emissions from oil and natural gas wells reached 3 million tons.
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Warwickshire power plant bosses concerned as subsidy cuts loom

BBC News 13 May 2025
Paul Cleary, who owns the plant near Rugby, explained that he and his team mine for pockets of methane emitting from the waste. Methane is generated by a number of things, including garden waste, kitchen scraps and nappies.
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8 Afghan workers killed in Tajikistan Mine Explosion

Khaama Press 11 May 2025
Eight Afghan workers were killed in a methane gas explosion at a mine in Tajikistan, highlighting the dangers faced by migrant laborers ... workers in a methane gas explosion at a mine in Tajikistan.
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World energy methane emissions near record high in 2024 - IEA

The Jordan Times 08 May 2025
China has the largest energy methane emissions globally, mainly from its coal sector ... Abandoned oil and gas wells, and coal mines are also significant sources of methane leaking into the atmosphere, the IEA said in new analysis for this year's report.
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World energy methane emissions near record high in 2024: IEA

Dawn 08 May 2025
China has the largest energy methane emissions globally, mainly from its coal sector ... Abandoned oil and gas wells, and coal mines are also significant sources of methane leaking into the atmosphere, the IEA said in new analysis for this year’s report.
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The growing methane threat

The Manila Times 08 May 2025
The world's coal, gas and oil plants discharge over 120 million tons (MT) of methane annually ... The agency also estimated that abandoned coal mines "emitted nearly 5 MT of methane in 2024, and abandoned oil and gas wells released just over 3 MT.
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IEA: Upstream operations account for 85% of methane emissions

SAFETY4SEA 07 May 2025
... established a new air pollution standard for coalbed methane, requiring coal mine operators to capture gas that has a methane concentration of 8% or higher and a flow rate of 10 m³/min or more.
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Suddenly silent gas well-turned-crypto mine in northwestern Pa. leaves behind uncertainty

York Daily Record 07 May 2025
... concerns about cleanup costs and methane leaks.This incident fuels broader concerns about the environmental impact of cryptocurrency mining and the long-term liabilities of aging well infrastructure.
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Doomsday clock hit 89 seconds to midnight but Bitcoin could turn back time?

Cryptoslate 02 May 2025
Mining’s ability ... According to research published in the Journal of Cleaner Production, landfill-based mining paired with methane capture may prevent up to 0.15°C of warming if deployed globally.
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In West Virginia, Trump’s cuts complicate hopes for a coal revival

Usatoday 30 Apr 2025
He was 300 feet underground at the Upper Big Branch mine in West Virginia in 2010 when an explosion caused by excess methane gas and flammable coal dust killed 29 of Stewart’s co-workers.
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Bitcoin Mining Achieves Historic Sustainable Energy Milestone

Bitcoin World 29 Apr 2025
A recent report indicates that Bitcoin mining has achieved a notable milestone, with over half of its energy consumption now coming from sustainable sources ... A New Benchmark for Sustainable Bitcoin Mining ... Capturing Methane Gas.
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Vapor Recovery Units Market Worldwide Industry Analysis, Future Demand, And Forecast Till 2030 | Top ...

GetNews 29 Apr 2025
It is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.9% during the forecast period ... The company sells its products to numerous end-users, including oil & natural gas, energy storage and distribution, renewables and biogas, coal mine methane, and other industries.
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