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Fugitive gas emissions

Fugitive gas emissions are gases that escape from pipes or containers without anyone knowing where they went. It's like when you blow up a balloon but then accidentally let it go and it flies around the room - that's a fugitive balloon!

Now imagine that instead of a balloon, we're talking about gases like methane or carbon dioxide, which can be harmful to the environment. If those gases escape from pipes or containers, they can cause problems like air pollution and contribute to climate change.

So it's very important to keep track of where these gases are going and make sure they don't escape into the air without us knowing. That way, we can keep the air we breathe clean and protect the planet from the effects of pollution.
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