Get the latest Science News and Discoveries

Wetland bacteria could make more methane in a warming world


Warming temperatures can ramp up the activity of methane-producing bacteria in wetland soils, adding to methane emissions.

None

Get the Android app

Or read this on Science News

Read more on:

Photo of Wetland bacteria

Wetland bacteria

Photo of Methane

Methane

Photo of Warming World

Warming World

Related news:

News photo

Methane-eating bacteria are ready to capture landfill emissions

News photo

China's natural terrestrial ecosystems: a significant source and sink of methane and nitrous oxide - EurekAlert!

News photo

From pollution to polymer: Methane-munching microbe brews biodegradable plastic at high speed - EurekAlert