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S05E04 Down to Earth: Aerosols
FromDown To Earth: A podcast for Geoscientists by Geoscientist
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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Oct 30, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Methane is a dangerous gas has more than 80 times the warming power of carbon dioxide over a 20-year period. Methane is a major contributor to global warming. But the good news is, unlike CO2, methane has a very short atmospheric lifespan – around 10 years to be exact. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Ritesh Gautam who is an expert in atmospheric sciences, explores the impact of methane as a potent greenhouse gas and shares news of a new satellite mission that will help us cut methane emissions in half by 2030!
Released:
Oct 30, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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