In the universe of global warming, carbon dioxide emissions tend to overshadow methane.
Although methane is shorter-lived in the atmosphere, it is a much more potent source of greenhouse gases that cause global warming.
“Methane stays in place for 10 years instead of 100 years, but it has 100 times the impact of carbon emissions,” state Rep.
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