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California is funding biogas projects in North Carolina that capture methane from hog waste, criticized as a form of greenwashing and linked to environmental justice issues. The process is said to exacerbate water quality problems, raising nitrate contamination risks.

California's initiative allows biogas credits from farms across multiple states, despite these fuels not reaching California. Additionally, North Carolina mandates sourcing renewable energy from animal waste, a requirement California does not have. Critics highlight the ongoing issues with CAFOs and the ineffectiveness of the biogas technology in achieving meaningful environmental benefits.