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Freshwater sediments may play a bigger role in slowing methane emissions than previously thought

Methane is one of the most powerful greenhouse gases, and lakes and wetlands are among its largest natural sources. In many lakes, methane can be seen bubbling up from the bottom and escaping directly into the atmosphere.

Freshwater sediments may play a bigger role in slowing methane emissions than previously thought
Image: Phys.org
Methane is one of the most powerful greenhouse gases, and lakes and wetlands are among its largest natural sources. In many lakes, methane can be seen bubbling up from the bottom and escaping directly into the atmosphere.

Originally published at Phys.org

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