After 2000-era plateau, global methane levels hitting new highs

Following a plateau in the early 2000s, global concentrations of the powerful greenhouse gas methane have hit new highs in recent years. Chemical fingerprint tests seem to rule out a major role for fossil fuels.  With more than half a dozen possible natural and human sources, how will  scientists figure out where it’s coming from? 

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