How can cow farts and moose burps acutally contibute to global warming?

Monday, March 16th, 2009

Sir Nigel asked: There was a report on our news stations that cow farts and moose belches are a contributor to global warming. No kidding. They said that large amounts of methane are in it and it is a contributor to global warming. Is it really true? Finally and most importantly, ...

What are the potential feedback implications of global warming with respect to these methane sources?

Friday, February 27th, 2009

Hank M asked: Methane is a potent greenhouse gas (GHG) thought to be abundant in the deep ocean and in permafrost. Compare the global warming potential of methane to other GHG’s. What are the potential feedback implications of global warming with respect to these methane sources?D'Anne