Siberian Methane Emissions Rising Rapidly, Threatening Climate Goals

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Published: 2026-08-10
Category: science
Source: Chinese Academy of Sciences
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New research from the Chinese Academy of Sciences indicates Siberian methane emissions are doubling each decade, driven by warming-induced fires and increased methanogenesis. This surge, stemming from thawing permafrost and more frequent wildfires, could offset 20% of global methane reduction targets by 2050, exacerbating climate change.

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