Phys.org August 12, 2024
Methane and nitrous oxide (N2O) are greenhouse gases that rank second and third behind carbon dioxide as primary contributors to global warming and climate change. Outside of fossil sources, these gases are emitted by microorganisms as they interact with their environment. Researchers in Canada many strategies have targeted reduction of methane emissions. However, the microbial communities that live in these settings can respond to mitigation efforts by producing more N2O, which reduces or even negates the positive climate impact. Mitigation approaches often have not accounted for these trade-offs, and doing so requires additional monitoring to make sure any specific strategy achieves a net climate benefit… read more. TECHNICAL ARTICLEÂ