Guess who's back? It's methane, the under-the-radar greenhouse gas that's making a serious comeback—and not in a good way! 🌱🚀
According to a recent study published in Environmental Research Letters by the Global Carbon Project, methane levels in our atmosphere are skyrocketing at an accelerating pace. In fact, methane is now rising faster than any other major greenhouse gas and has reached a whopping 2.6 times higher concentration than pre-industrial times! 😱
Methane might not get as much attention as carbon dioxide, but it's a heavyweight in the climate game. Produced from sources like agriculture (think cow burps 🐄💨), energy production, and decomposing waste in landfills, methane packs a punch that's about 80 times more potent than CO2 over a 20-year period. Talk about a gas with sass! 💥
The silver lining? Methane doesn't stick around as long as CO2, which means cutting emissions now could make a big difference in the near term. It's like hitting the climate's \"refresh\" button! 🔄
But here's the kicker—the researchers found that despite efforts to cut methane emissions, its atmospheric concentrations are still climbing. Time to roll up our sleeves and get serious about tackling methane if we want to keep climate change in check. 🌍❤️
So, next time you're discussing climate action, don't forget to mention methane—the sneaky gas that's demanding our attention. Let's work together to turn down the heat! 🔥✌️
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Study finds methane rising faster than other greenhouse gases
cgtn.com
