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Global emissions of heat-trapping methane hit record high

Published Jul 20 2020 at 7:39 AM GMT
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  • While a lot of our efforts to combat global warming center on limiting the buildup of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, methane also has a significant role to play.
  • New analysis has revealed that emissions of this particularly potent greenhouse gas have now hit record highs, with the surge being driven in large part by the burning of fossil fuels and increased agricultural activity.
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  • Published Jul 20, 2020 7:39 AM GMT