Petroleum exploration increases methane emissions from northern peatlands
oleh: Maria Strack, Shari Hayne, Julie Lovitt, Gregory J. McDermid, Mir Mustafizur Rahman, Saraswati Saraswati, Bin Xu
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Nature Portfolio 2019-06-01 |
Deskripsi
Human disturbance of peatland environments due to geological exploration activities can significantly alter peatland greenhouse gas exchange. Here, the authors study peatland disturbance in Alberta, Canada, and estimate that induced methane emissions are approximately 4.4–5.1 kt higher per year than in undisturbed conditions.