Authors : R.O. Yusuf and M.O. Oyewunmi
Abstract: This research covered the estimation of methane emitted from solid wastes using Ilorin, Central Nigeria, as a case study from 1991-2020. The 1991 Nigerian National population figure was used as baseline. The estimation was carried out by the application of the model equations of default methodology established by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The estimated amount of methane emitted in 1991 was found to be approximately 2.61 Gg CH4 and is expected to be 5.85 Gg CH4 by 2020. The estimated amount of methane was found to be increasing yearly. It was concluded that methane could be generated from solid waste disposal sites.
R.O. Yusuf and M.O. Oyewunmi , 2008. Qualitative Assessment of Methane Generation Potential from Municipal Solid Wastes: A Case Study. Environmental Research Journal, 2: 138-144.