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Study Finds Natural Gas Leaks in Midwest City Buildings
Recent research reveals that approximately two percent of natural gas supplied to a major Midwest city escapes into the atmosphere. Contrary to popular belief, most of these leaks originate from residential and commercial buildings rather than large exterior distribution pipelines. Penn State researchers analyzed nearly a decade of comprehensive data to pinpoint the sources of urban methane emissions. The findings highlight the importance of improving indoor gas infrastructure to reduce environmental impacts.