Wetlands Made Salty by Rising Seas Produce More Heat-Trapping Methane
Wetlands with a small amount of salinity can produce more methane gas than those filled with freshwater or lots of seawater, new research suggests
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Wetlands with a small amount of salinity can produce more methane gas than those filled with freshwater or lots of seawater, new research suggests
As global warming leads to rising sea levels, ecosystems undergo changes.
Experts have found that rising sea levels are leading to higher-than-anticipated methane emissions from certain wetland areas.
A Bay Area wetlands ecosystem that was expected to serve as a carbon sink is emitting surprisingly high levels of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
<p>A Bay Area wetlands ecosystem that was expected to serve as a carbon sink is emitting surprisingly high levels of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. The study suggests factors governing carbon cycles in these habitats are even more complex than we thought.</p>