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Report: Improvements Needed in EPA Efforts to Address Methane Emissions From Natural Gas Distribution Pipelines

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
14-P-0324
Report Type
Other
Description

Report #14-P-0324, July 25, 2014

What We Found

Methane emissions impact climate change through leaks in natural gas distribution pipelines, and also have economic impacts. We estimate that more than $192 million in natural gas was lost in 2011 due to such leaks, a cost that is borne by consumers.

Report Materials

Podcast: Report Overview with Erica Hauck MP3: Report Overview with Erica Hauck (mp3)
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