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[–] SenorBolsa@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The methane just breaks down into an equivalent amount of CO2 when vented anyways and until then is a much more potent greenhouse gas. That's why it's usually flared off apart from safety.