Trees are biggest methane ‘vents’ in wetland areas – even when they’re dry
Research reveals that tree root systems are a significant source of methane emissions in wetland areas, including the Amazon basin. The study suggests that existing models may be underestimating methane emissions by neglecting the role of trees.
SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalPhilosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London (A )·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 5, 2021