methane

Methane levels in the atmosphere

198419871990199319961999200220052008201120142017202020232024CH4 in parts per million since 19831650172518001875

causes

  • Gasoline for cars and coal for heating buildings.
  • Organic waste from livestock and garbage landfills release great amounts of methane during decomposition.

effects

  • Air pollution which contributes to premature deaths.
  • Damage to crops such as soy, wheat, rice and maize.

what you can do

  • Reduce food waste so less methane will be produced in landfills.
  • Invest in technologies for efficient management of cooling/heating in buildings.
  • Use greener transportation like biking, walking, carpooling.