Half of global methane emissions come from highly variable aquatic ecosystem sourcesJust a week ago some thirty countries, including the U.S., committed to reducing methane emissions by half between now and 2030. The commitment is based on limited data regarding “sources” of methane. The usual suspects, like methane being flared off natural gas wells, are primary targets. But the actual, largest single source of methane, isn’t being factored in. It is aquatic ecosystems, fresh water systems throughout the planet, including the freshwater lakes we hold so dear for our drinking water and recreation.
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What will it take to reverse the pandemic downward spiral of eutrophication that otherwise results in HABs and methane?
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