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Scrutinizing Swamp Gas: Model Helps Predict Global Wetland Greenhouse Emissions
Description: Scientists have a decent understanding of the extent of anthropogenic methane emissions from sources such as landfills, livestock and fossil-fuel production, which altogether account for 60 percent of the gas's production. It has been tricky, however, to track its release from its major natural source-wetlands. [Source: Scientific American]
URL: http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=methane-emissions-wetlands-tropics
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Source: Scientific American
Publish Date: 1/22/2010
Reading Level: Basic
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