What is causing the methane surge?

Science 2026

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Authors: E. G. Nisbet, Martin R. Manning
DOI: 10.1126/science.aee6226
Cited by: 7
References: 12

Abstract

Atmospheric methane's recent growth has been driven by biogenic sources and COVID-19 impacts.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Atmospheric and Environmental Gas Dynamics COVID-19 impact on air quality Oil Gas and Environmental Issues

Publication details

Journal / source
Science
Publisher
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Volume
391
Issue
6785
Pages
556–557
Publication date
5 February 2026
Language
EN