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methane

[meth-eyn, mee-theyn] / ˈmɛθ eɪn, ˈmi θeɪn /
NOUN
marsh gas
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The discovery could also provide inspiration for researchers and companies investigating ways to accelerate methane destruction deliberately.

From Science Daily Sep. 15, 2026

One emerging area of climate research focuses on atmospheric methane removal.

From Science Daily Sep. 15, 2026

Cutting methane emissions today could begin producing a noticeable climate benefit within about a decade.

From Science Daily Sep. 15, 2026

Reducing methane, however, is not a substitute for reducing carbon dioxide.

From Science Daily Sep. 15, 2026

Given a moist planet with methane, formaldehyde, ammonia, and some usable minerals, all of which abound, exposed to lightning or ultraviolet irradiation at the right temperature, life might start off almost anywhere.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas




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