NOAA Finds Methane Rose at a Record Rate in 2021
NOAA’s Global Monitoring Laboratory found that atmospheric methane rose by 17 parts per billion in 2021, the largest annual increase in its monitoring record dating to 1983. The measurements show…
NASA and NOAA Data Show Earth’s Heat Imbalance Nearly Doubled
A NASA and NOAA analysis found that Earth’s energy imbalance nearly doubled between 2005 and 2019, meaning the planet was retaining heat at a faster rate. The researchers compared satellite…
Glacial Retreat in Svalbard Uncovers Significant Methane Seeps from Ancient Reservoirs
Researchers in Svalbard have identified a new source of methane emissions originating from groundwater springs exposed by retreating glaciers. These springs tap into ancient geological reservoirs, releasing the potent greenhouse…
Global Methane Emissions Surge at Record Rates Despite International Mitigation Pledges
A comprehensive study by the Global Carbon Project reveals that global methane emissions are rising at an unprecedented rate, driven by fossil fuel use and warming wetlands. The report highlights…
Global Study Reveals Tree Bark as Significant Methane Sink
A global study led by the University of Birmingham has discovered that tree bark plays a crucial role in removing methane from the atmosphere. This previously overlooked mechanism, driven by…
NOAA Analysis Links Record Methane Surge to Biological Feedback Loops
NOAA researchers have determined that the recent record-breaking rise in atmospheric methane is primarily driven by biological sources rather than fossil fuel leaks. Isotopic analysis reveals that warming-induced feedback loops…