Methane is another of the gases that are found in the atmosphere naturally. However, like CO2, Methane is being released into the atmosphere far faster then the norm – and with potentially very sever impact!
Methane similar to CO2 can capture heat/energy as it is reflected from the earth back into space. The problem with Methane is that its ability to soak up heat/energy is 30X (Thirty times) that of CO2. This means that a large amount of Methane released into the atmosphere – when the catalyst of that event is man made and in a very condensed time frame could cause the type of rapid and uncontrollable change in global climate that many have been concerned about.
The following is an excellent article from NRDC Arctic Methane Emissions Sound Potential Climate Alarm
A very worthwhile read.
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