Methane gas leaks from Michigan landfills are a significant environmental threat, with methane being 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide. A study by Industrious Labs revealed that EPA inspections found more methane leaks than those reported by landfill operators, highlighting outdated federal reporting rules. Technologies like those from Carbon Mapper, which uses airborne and satellite observations, could help reduce emissions if adopted. The EPA acknowledges the issue and has plans to focus on landfill emissions through inspections and enforcement actions.