Methane released into the Arctic could raise global temperatures...
Millions of tons of methane stored beneath the Arctic seabed is bubbling up to the surface and being released into the atmosphere as the region warms up and the ice retreats, scientists have said.The gas is said to be 20 times more powerful than carbon dioxide and scientists have warned that it could accelerate global warming.It is usually locked in a deep freeze below the sea, but as the ice melts on the surface, small holes, or “chimneys”, appear and the gas escapes. (Jessica Salter, Daily Telegraph) More...here...
So the cooling predicted for the next 30 years could be offset by the warming produced by the released methane...perfect! All praise the earth mother ! Gaia in action!
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