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We reduced uncertainty in top-down estimates by using repeated mass balance measurements, as well as ethane as a fingerprint for source attribution. Similarly, our bottom-up estimate incorporates a more complete count of facilities than past inventories, which omitted a si …
We reduced uncertainty in top-down estimates by using repeated mass balance measurements, as well as ethane as a fingerprint for sour …