Engineering and the Environment
Methane is a colorless, odorless gas that is the primary component of natural gas, consisting of one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms (CH₄). It is a potent greenhouse gas with a global warming potential many times greater than carbon dioxide over a short time frame. Methane is produced through both natural processes, like the decomposition of organic matter in wetlands, and human activities, such as agriculture and fossil fuel extraction, linking it directly to air pollution, climate change, and waste management issues.
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