Tree bark plays vital role in removing methane from atmosphere, study finds
by Ellen McNally from Science | The Guardian on (#6PF2R)
Researchers uncover remarkable new way in which trees provide a vital climate service' by reducing emissions
Microbes in the bark of trees play a vital role in removing methane from the atmosphere, scientists have discovered.
The greenhouse gas is a product of agriculture and the burning of fossil fuels and is 28 times more potent than carbon dioxide. However, it remains in the atmosphere for a shorter time.
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