Record methane emissions from tropical wetlands threaten global climate targets.

Tropical wetlands, especially in the Congo, Southeast Asia, and the Amazon, are emitting record levels of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Rising temperatures and heavy rains are accelerating biological processes in these wetlands, causing methane emissions to soar faster than ever before. This trend threatens global climate goals set by the Paris climate accord, potentially requiring stronger government action to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

November 17, 2024
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