Aquatic Ecosystems Source of Half of Global Methane Emissions

Aquatic Ecosystems Source of Half of Global Methane Emissions
April 9, 2021

A fascinating study from YIBS G.E. Hutchinson Environmental Postdoctoral Associate, Judith Rosentreter examines how direct human alterations to natural aquatic ecosystems can increase methane emissions. To learn more, please click here for an article published by Yale News

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