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    Natural gas to burn

    Natural gas to burn

    BASRA, IRAQ

    10.14.2009

    Photo by Pfc. J.P. Lawrence 

    34th Red Bull Infantry Division

    An oil refinery in Basrah burns off natural gas. This practice, called "flaring," is a significant source of greenhouse gases. The World Bank estimates that every year refiners waste 100 billion cubic meters of natural gas, an amount worth approximately $30.6 billion.

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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 10.14.2009
    Date Posted: 12.18.2009 03:24
    Photo ID: 232919
    VIRIN: 091014-A-4276L-001
    Resolution: 3357x1888
    Size: 2.06 MB
    Location: BASRA, IQ

    Web Views: 171
    Downloads: 27

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