larger role
in global warming then was previously believed.
Methane is released into the atmosphere when organic
material decomposes. Some of the things that produce
methane but not limited to, are landfills, coalmines,
livestock, and wetlands such as rice paddies. Methane
traps and reflects 20 to 25% more heat then carbon
dioxide. Researchers have discovered that the amount
of methane in the atmosphere has doubled in the
twentieth century, twice as fast as carbon dioxide and
is still increasing at a rate of 1% every year. But
with that said still many scientists think that the
increased concentration of methane is
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