Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Johns | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 06.03.2013
A gas pump keeps methane from pooling in one area for too long at the Miramar Landfill, San Diego, June 3. When methane gas collects it can become a hazard, so these lines help disperse the highly flammable gas and deter mishaps....
Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Johns | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 06.03.2013
A high voltage sign warns passersby to keep clear of this area at the Miramar Landfill, San Diego, June 3. The landfill is used to collect methane gas, which is converted into renewable energy for the air station....
Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Johns | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 06.03.2013
A pump system pushes methane gas into fans from underground lines scattered throughout the Miramar Landfill, San Diego, June 3. These pumps push methane gas to power generators, which send eco-friendly energy to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar....
Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Johns | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 06.03.2013
A generator turns methane-powered fan-blade rotations into energy at the Miramar Landfill, San Diego Calif., June 3. The landfill is used to collect methane gas, which is converted into renewable energy for the air station....
Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Johns | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 06.03.2013
Trucks dump refuse at the Miramar Landfill, San Diego, June 3. Fans suck the methane gases leaking from decomposing waste into pipes to be made into renewable energy for the air station....
