Wetlands Made Salty by Rising Seas Produce More Heat-Trapping Methane
February 1, 20242 min readWetlands with a small amount of salinity can produce more methane gas than those filled with freshwater or lots of seawater, new research suggestsBy Miranda Willson & E&E NewsAerial view above tidal wetlands and mud flats South San Francisco Bay. CLIMATEWIRE | Sea-level rise could cause some coastal wetlands to release huge quantities of methane gas, according to a new study that challenges how scientists view the relationship between salinity levels and climate-warming emissions.Wetlands…