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Satellite data has revealed major methane leaks from landfills in Turkey ahead of the country’s hosting of COP31. Seventy emission plumes were detected at the 10 largest sites between January 2025 and May 2026, with the Seymen landfill west of Istanbul averaging 7.4 tonnes per hour. Turkey ranks fifth globally for methane emissions from solid waste. Emissions from the sector rose by about 25% in the decade ending in 2024, compared with 6.5% worldwide. Although landfill gas is collected and used to generate electricity, the operating company says leakage is typically around 25%. The Environment Ministry questioned whether satellite measurements can be considered continuous monitoring, while experts recommend diverting organic waste from landfills, improving collection systems, and repairing landfill covers and gas wells.
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