Episode 4: Methane

Let's Talk Global Warming

English - January 28, 2020 19:00 - 13 minutes - 9.21 MB
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When you think greenhouse gases, do you only think of Carbon Dioxide? If that's the case, then you are in for a surprise when you learn that Carbon Dioxide is far from being the only threat to climate. This episode is about the second most common greenhouse gas, Methane, and its sources, characteristics, and some ways to stop emissions.

Links for Sources:

Methane:

https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gases

https://www.esrl.noaa.gov/gmd/education/info_activities/pdfs/CTA_the_methane_cycle.pdf

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/methane/

Permafrost:

https://www.climate.nasa.gov/news/2785/unexpected-future-boost-of-methane-possible-from-arctic-permafrost/

Livestock Emissions:

https://www.academic.oup.com/af/article/9/1/69/5173494

https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2018/07/03/623645396/surf-and-turf-to-reduce-gas-emissions-from-cows-scientists-look-to-the-ocean

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/heres-how-much-giving-up-beef-helps--or-doesnt-help--the-planet/2017/07/20/03bb5ba2-6d60-11e7-b9e2-2056e768a7e5_story.html

Oil/Natural Gas/Coal:

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/21/climate/methane-leaks.html