A groundbreaking study has unveiled that methane emissions from landfills are significantly underreported, by as much as 40%. Given methane's potent impact on global warming—surpassing that of carbon dioxide by over 80 times in the initial two decades post-emission—these findings pose serious implications for climate change mitigation efforts. This revelation underscores the urgent need for enhanced monitoring and reporting mechanisms to accurately assess the contribution of landfill emissions to the overall greenhouse gas footprint and devise effective strategies to curb these emissions.