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  2. Methane emissions - Wikipedia

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    Globally averaged atmospheric concentration and its annual growth rate. [17] In April 2022, NOAA reported an annual increase in global atmospheric methane of 17 parts per billion (ppb) in 2021—averaging 1,895.7 ppb in that year—the largest annual increase recorded since systematic measurements began in 1983; the increase during 2020 was 15.3 ppb, itself a record increase.

  3. Atmospheric methane - Wikipedia

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    Atmospheric methane is the methane present in Earth's atmosphere. [2] The concentration of atmospheric methane is increasing due to methane emissions, and is causing climate change. [3] [4] Methane is one of the most potent greenhouse gases.

  4. Greenhouse gas emissions from wetlands - Wikipedia

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    Wetlands are the largest natural source of atmospheric methane in the world, and are therefore a major area of concern with respect to climate change. [1] [2] [3] Wetlands account for approximately 20–30% of atmospheric methane through emissions from soils and plants, and contribute an approximate average of 161 Tg of methane to the ...

  5. Methane in atmosphere hits new high, rising at fastest rate ...

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    The amount of methane in the atmosphere has spiked to historic highs and is increasing at its fastest recorded rate. Methane in atmosphere hits new high, rising at fastest rate recorded, NOAA says ...

  6. Atmospheric carbon cycle - Wikipedia

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    Methane (CH 4) is one of the more potent greenhouse gases and is mainly produced by the digestion or decay of biological organisms. It is considered the second most important greenhouse gas, [10] yet the methane cycle in the atmosphere is currently only poorly understood. [11] The amount of methane produced and absorbed yearly varies widely. [10]

  7. Greenhouse gas - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 27 February 2025. Gas in an atmosphere with certain absorption characteristics This article is about the physical properties of greenhouse gases. For how human activities are adding to greenhouse gases, see Greenhouse gas emissions. Greenhouse gases trap some of the heat that results when sunlight heats ...

  8. Delaware-sized methane cloud hovers over New Mexico - AOL

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    The Delaware-sized methane cloud over New Mexico has become an increasing cause for concern and a point of contention.

  9. Gas venting - Wikipedia

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    Matthew Johnson, from the Energy and Emissions Research Lab (EER) at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, said in a December 2023 interview that—contrary to common beliefs—venting, particularly from heavy oil facilities designed for normal operations, is the primary source of methane emissions in the oil and gas industry. Johnson ...