Antarctic Methane and Climate Change Fears
New methane leaks discovered in the Ross Sea, on the edge of Antarctica, are alarming scientists due to their rapid occurrence.
A recent study published in Nature Communications and cited by CNN reveals that the phenomenon is intensifying as the region warms, raising concerns about the underestimation of current global warming predictions.
Methane, a highly polluting gas, traps about 80 times more heat than carbon dioxide in the first two decades of its existence in the atmosphere.
Methane leaks in Antarctica seem to indicate a major shift in the climate balance.
Authors note: Methane leaks accelerate climate change.