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Methane and Climate Change: An Underappreciated Crisis and An Unprecedented Opportunity

Despite its importance, methane's impact is often underappreciated, especially when compared to carbon dioxide (CO2).

This whitepaper explores the nuances of methane emissions, highlights the disparity in attention given to anthropogenic versus natural sources, and discusses the implications of recent findings on atmospheric methane growth from biological sources. We also delve into the critical issue of natural methane emissions and the net balance of methane production and consumption, emphasizing the role of soil methanotrophic microorganisms (mems) and the impact of intensive agriculture. Finally, we propose potential intervention strategies to restore soil methane sinks, offering a pathway to mitigate climate change effectively.This whitepaper explores the nuances of methane emissions, highlights the disparity in attention given to anthropogenic versus natural sources, and discusses the implications of recent findings on atmospheric methane growth from biological sources. We also delve into the critical issue of natural methane emissions and the net balance of methane production and consumption, emphasizing the role of soil methanotrophic microorganisms (mems) and the impact of intensive agriculture. Finally, we propose potential intervention strategies to restore soil methane sinks, offering a pathway to mitigate climate change effectively.

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