'Gateway to Hell' Leaks So Much Methane Scientists Want It Plugged

An enormous fiery pit in Turkmenistan has drawn increasing scrutiny from environmentalists and the country's government for its contribution to climate change. The Darvaza gas crater, dubbed Turkmenistan's "Gateway to Hell," has been spewing methane into the atmosphere for roughly 50 years. "As…

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