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. 2003 Feb;50(1):15-9.

Sinking methane

David S Reay  1
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  • PMID: 12586952

Sinking methane

David S Reay. Biologist (London). 2003 Feb.

Abstract

Concentrations of the powerful greenhouse gas, methane, in our atmosphere have doubled since the beginning of the industrial age. Reducing these levels is a vital part of global efforts to combat global warming. Could we make use of the Earth's own methane sinks?

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