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Satellite observations put stratospheric methane loss higher than models predicted
- February 9, 2026 at 8:07 PM
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Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas with strong heat-trapping capabilities. Although there is less methane in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide, the foremost greenhouse gas, researchers attribute 30% of modern global warming to methane. Observations show that methane levels have increased over time, but the factors driving changes in the rate of accumulation remain unclear.
Originally published at Phys.org