Wetland emissions in North America driving rise in atmospheric methane levels.
The GES DISC analyzed methane data from satellites and models to understand changes in atmospheric methane levels. They used data from AIRS and CMS to compare methane growth with regional emissions in North America. The comparison suggested that wetland emissions may impact methane trends in North America. By extending the CMS data record, both datasets can be used together to better understand methane trends. GES DISC's new anomaly tool can further help quantify trends in greenhouse gases.