Methane in the global atmosphere
Journal Article
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· Environment; (United States)
OSTI ID:5714848
Long familiar as marsh gas or natural gas, methane has come to be recognized as an important constituent of the stratosphere since it acts as a sink for chlorine atoms and absorbs infrared radiation, contributing to the greenhouse effect. Man is now increasing the amount of atmospheric methane. This increase in methane could cause an increase in the earth's surface temperature of between 0.3/sup 0/ and 0.5/sup 0/. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the methane problem. 20 references, 6 figures, 3 tables.
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of Cologne, West Germany
- OSTI ID:
- 5714848
- Journal Information:
- Environment; (United States), Vol. 27:10
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
SURFACE AIR
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
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GLACIERS
SINKS
STRATOSPHERE
AIR
ALKANES
CHEMISTRY
EARTH ATMOSPHERE
FLUIDS
GASES
HYDROCARBONS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
500200* - Environment
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