Because thousands of small leaks add up to a major climate threat. In the vast web of natural gas pipes beneath Americaâs streets, leaks are a persistent challenge, with significant implications for our climate. Major leaks are typically fixed promptly. But when sufficient resources arenât provided for repairs, other leaks can go on for months, even years. In addition to wasting a source of energy, leaked natural gasâmostly methaneâis a powerful greenhouse gas. It is a significant contributor to climate change.
Hampstead, North Carolina. Hampstead is an unincorporated community in Pender County, North Carolina, United States. It is located between Wilmington and Jacksonville on U.S. Route 17. Hampstead is part of the Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The formal boundaries for the Hampstead Census Designated Place (see map below) encompass a land area of 20.24 sq. miles and a water area of 0.14 sq. miles. Pender County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5). The elevation is 36 feet. The Hampstead Census Designated Place (GNIS ID: 2628632) has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name.