New study has identified the world’s top 10 sources of methane emissions

Methane is an extremely potent greenhouse gas that plays a significant role in global warming. Despite their impact, their emissions often go unnoticed. As the world moves toward a more sustainable and climate-responsible future, understanding the sources of methane emissions is crucial to assessing the ability of the Earth’s atmosphere to trap heat from the sun. A recent study has identified the top 10 regions globally where methane is persistently released, either from natural causes, such as wetlands, or from human activities, such as oil extraction and coal burning.

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