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University of Queensland: Small Hole in Paddock Responsible for 10,000 Cars Worth of Emissions
September 03, 2025
BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news:

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Small hole in paddock responsible for 10,000 cars worth of emissions

Key points

* A single abandoned coal borehole in Queensland was found to emit as much methane annually as 10,000 cars.

* Researchers from The University of Queensland used advanced gas detection technology to determine 235 tonnes of methane were released per year . . .

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