Gas Utilities Reduce Leaks Of Methane, Study Finds

JOHN SCHWARTZ, NY Times: Science
Tue, 03/31/2015 - 4:41pm

Researchers suggested that the reduction was largely a result of equipment upgrades, including replacement of leaky old cast-iron or unprotected steel pipe.

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