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Greenhouse effect reduction from landfill gas (GHERL)

Start date: Dec 1, 2005, End date: May 30, 2008,

Background Solid waste disposal on land accounts for some 2.4% of total EU greenhouse gas emissions. The two main gases emitted are carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) as a result of the biodegradation of carbon compounds by anaerobic methanogenic bacteria. The rate of CO2 and CH4 emission increases with the amount of biodegradable waste going to landf ...
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GIS-based planning tool for greenhouse gases emission reduction through biomass exploitation (Biosit)

Start date: Oct 1, 2001, End date: Oct 1, 2003,

Background The scientific community has come to the conclusion that greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere due to anthropogenic activities, will increase the average planetary temperature with serious consequences for the stability and balance of the climate. A key priority of the 6th Environment Action Programme of the European Community will be ...
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