A 30-year-old Borewell Leaking Methane Discovered At North Sea

Greenpeace activists documented a large methane leak.
The methane leak is located in the British exclusive economic zone in the North Sea.
The leak was caused by a major blow-out during an oil-drilling operation 30 years ago.
The source is still emitting methane; a gas 28 times more powerful than carbon dioxide.
Total of 8,000–30,000 tonnes of methane per year escape from gas leaks.
The Greenpeace ships Esperanza and Rainbow Warrior are on month-long documentation.
The tour documents the...