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Limiting the Magnitude of Future Climate Change
TABLE 3.1 Summary of Emission Reduction Options for Non-CO2 GHGs
Gas
Source
Key Opportunities
Estimated Emissions Reduction Potential (Mt CO2-eq for 2030)
CH4
Landfills
Methane recovery and combustion (i.e., power generation, industrial uses, flaring)
92
Coal mines
Methane recovery and combustion, flaring, ventilation air use
39.2
Oil/gas systems
Use of low-bleed equipment, better management practices
47.5
Livestock waste
Methane collection from anaerobic digestors and combustion (power, flaring)
9
Ruminant livestock
Improved production efficiency through better nutrition and management
Noncombustion vehicle alternatives (i.e., electric cars, fuel cell vehicles), reduced existing vehicle use (public transportation, fuel efficiency)
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and methane). We note also the example that measures taken under the Montreal Protocol to control emissions of compounds that deplete stratospheric ozone have been estimated to create a climate change benefit (at zero incremental cost) that is five to six times what would have occurred if the Kyoto Protocol had been fully implemented (Velders et al., 2007).
