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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Oksana Pyzik

Bacteria that ‘eat’ methane could slow global heating, study finds

Cattle on a farm in Argentina. Beef and rice production are significant sources of methane emissions.
Cattle on a farm in Argentina. Beef and rice production are significant sources of methane emissions. Photograph: Diego Giudice/Bloomberg/Getty Images

Bacteria that consume the greenhouse gas methane could slow the rate of global heating, according to a study out this week.

Methane is a potent greenhouse gas emitted from energy (natural gas and petroleum systems), industry, agriculture, land use and waste management activities.

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