Eutrophication, which is the increase in nutrients in lakes and impoundments, will lead to more methane emissions in the future. This methane is a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. By simulating future scenarios of nutrient loading, researchers found that as aquatic productivity increases, methane emissions from these water bodies will also rise significantly. This increase in methane emissions will have a big impact on the atmosphere, equivalent to a substantial portion of CO2 emissions from burning fossil fuels. It's crucial to control eutrophication not only to protect water quality but also to prevent worsening climate change.