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Briefing: A complicated future for a methane-cleansing molecule
Strategic angle: Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas that is second only to carbon dioxide in driving up global temperatures.
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Updated 18 days ago
Methane ranks as the second most impactful greenhouse gas, following carbon dioxide in its contribution to global warming.
Despite its potency, methane does not remain in the atmosphere for extended periods due to the action of hydroxyl radicals.
These molecules are essential for the atmospheric cleansing process, significantly influencing methane's lifespan and overall impact on climate change.