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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New research indicates that fossil fuels contribute more methane, one of the most powerful greenhouse gases, to the atmosphere than previously thought.

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