Methane

Methane (CH₄) is a potent greenhouse gas found in the atmosphere, produced naturally by wetlands and methanogenic microbes, and released by human activities such as fossil fuel extraction, livestock farming, and waste management. It traps heat in the atmosphere, contributing to rising temperatures and driving climate change. Methane also affects air quality and interacts with other atmospheric chemicals, influencing the broader climate system.

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Methane emissions from agriculture and fossil fuels drove post-2006 global surgeClimate

Methane emissions from agriculture and fossil fuels drove post-2006 global surge

Methane sources and the 1980–2017 global budget Why global methane emissions increased after 2006 Conclusions Methane emissions from agriculture and fossil fuels were the main…
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What drove the atmospheric methane spike in the pandemic years?Climate

What drove the atmospheric methane spike in the pandemic years?

Climate-driven emissions from wetlands, inland waters, and paddy rice – combined with weakened atmospheric removal – drove the surge, a new Science study shows Summary:…
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Climate Science Digest: February 8, 2026Science

Climate Science Digest: February 8, 2026

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press roundup (February 8, 2026), featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief:…
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Climate Science Digest: February 6, 2026Science

Climate Science Digest: February 6, 2026

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press roundup (February 6, 2026), featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief:…
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Climate Science Digest: November 4, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: November 4, 2025

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Climate Science Digest: October 30, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: October 30, 2025

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Climate Science Digest: October 15, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: October 15, 2025

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Climate Science Digest: September 11, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: September 11, 2025

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Deforestation drives sharp rainfall loss and heat rise in the AmazonClimate

Deforestation drives sharp rainfall loss and heat rise in the Amazon

For the first time, research led by scientists at the University of São Paulo quantifies the impact of forest loss and global climate change on…
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Climate Science Digest: September 6, 2025

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Climate Science Digest: August 17, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: August 17, 2025

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Climate Science Digest: July 29, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: July 29, 2025

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World energy methane emissions near record high in 2024: IEANews

World energy methane emissions near record high in 2024: IEA

Paris, France | AFP Record fossil fuel production kept planet-heating methane emissions near historic highs last year, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday, warning of…
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Methane’s complex role in future ozone recoveryClimate

Methane’s complex role in future ozone recovery

New study highlights dual role of methane in future ozone layer recovery Summary: A new study published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences explores the intricate…
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Arctic glaciers leaking methane through ‘glacial fracking’Climate

Arctic glaciers leaking methane through ‘glacial fracking’

Summary ‘Glacial fracking’: A hidden source of Arctic greenhouse gas emissions Summary: Arctic glaciers are releasing significant amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, through…
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Climate Science Digest: February 05, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: February 05, 2025

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Climate Science Digest: January 23, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: January 23, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. Stronger stress response in…
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Methane leaks from Nord Stream pipeline blasts revised upNews

Methane leaks from Nord Stream pipeline blasts revised up

Paris, France | AFP A series of underwater explosions that ruptured the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022 caused the largest known methane leak on…
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Ancient wildfire surges linked to abrupt climate shifts during Ice AgeScience

Ancient wildfire surges linked to abrupt climate shifts during Ice Age

Global wildfire activity surged during periods of abrupt climate change throughout the last Ice Age, according to a recent study analyzing ancient methane trapped in…
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Glacial rivers and lakes may naturally mitigate methane emissionsClimate

Glacial rivers and lakes may naturally mitigate methane emissions

Recent research has revealed a promising natural process in glacial rivers and lakes that could help reduce methane emissions, a major contributor to global warming.…
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Climate Science Digest: December 11, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 11, 2024

Climate change plans include unrealistic land demands: an area larger than the US Lund University - For the first time, an international team of scientists…
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Mapping the past with AI to locate undocumented orphaned oil and gas wellsScience

Mapping the past with AI to locate undocumented orphaned oil and gas wells

Researchers are harnessing artificial intelligence to uncover these hidden hazards by analyzing historical maps and pairing them with modern field techniques. This approach is helping…
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Climate Science Digest: December 4, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 4, 2024

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Climate Science Digest: November 26, 2024

Global heatwave hotspots defy climate models The increasing severity and frequency of heatwaves worldwide have become a significant concern, with a recent study mapping global…
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