New research indicates that fossil fuels contribute more methane, one of the most powerful greenhouse gases, to the atmosphere than previously thought.
Fossil Fuel Emissions Contribute More Methane Than Previously Estimated
Figuring out where methane comes from is tricky. But a new analysis suggests that human-linked methane emissions are higher than we thought.
By Leslie Nemo
Feb 19, 2020 8:21 PMFeb 20, 2020 2:09 PM
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