This document provides a summary of a study by NOAA researchers and National Institute for Space Research in the Netherlands. According to the study, one of the atmosphere's most potent greenhouse gases, methane, may now have leveled off. Scientists aren't sure yet if this "leveling off" is just a temporary pause in two centuries of increase or a new state of equilibrium.
| Date Of Record Release | 2010-07-13 16:20:38 |
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| Description | This document provides a summary of a study by NOAA researchers and National Institute for Space Research in the Netherlands. According to the study, one of the atmosphere's most potent greenhouse gases, methane, may now have leveled off. Scientists aren't sure yet if this "leveling off" is just a temporary pause in two centuries of increase or a new state of equilibrium. |
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| Source | University of North Texas |
| Keyword | Climate Variability and Change, Atmospheric Composition, Human Contributions and Responses, Methane |
| Selector | Selection Committee |
| Date Of Record Creation | 2010-07-13 16:15:23 |
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| Date Last Modified | 2010-07-13 16:20:38 |
| Creator | NOAA News Online |
| Language | English |
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