Though it is not the most abundant greenhouse gas, methane is certainly the most potent when it comes to trapping heat within the atmosphere. So while it be far lower in concentration than CO2, there is considerable interest in eating away at its presence. Scientists in Europe have made an exciting breakthrough in this area, isolating a previously unknown bacterium that appears to have a ravenous appetite for the atmospheric trace gas.
.. Continue Reading Newly identified bacteria feeds on methane in the atmosphereCategory: Environment
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from New Atlas (Gizmag) http://bit.ly/2uVAwJU
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