The use of landills as an energy source have appeared before in my studies. The concpet behind it involves utilizing the methane gas produced from landfills as a source of engergy. Essentially, this is an ideal situation becuase methane gas is a greenhouse gas and therefore a contributor to gloabl warming. Chemically, methane is considered to be worse for the enviornment than CO2, there is just less present in the atmosphere. Utilizing it as an alternative energy source is then, in a sense, a "perfect storm" for the environemnt because waste is used in a green manner. This concpet has become increasingly popular because it is easily attainable and productive. Unlike offshore wind power, this technolgy is being utilized. Here is an example of this being utilized and its effectiveness:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYR1XtfFqQM
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