Earth Systems Science
Methane is a colorless, odorless gas that is the primary component of natural gas and a potent greenhouse gas with a global warming potential significantly higher than that of carbon dioxide over a short time frame. It is produced both naturally and through human activities, such as agriculture, fossil fuel extraction, and waste management. Methane plays a critical role in the greenhouse effect, contributing to climate change and influencing atmospheric chemistry and the carbon cycle.
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