As a result of human activities such as the production and transportation of natural gas, livestock farming, and landfills, methane concentrations in the atmosphere have been increasing steadily since pre-industrial times. This increase has contributed to the overall increase in global average temperatures and the associated climate change impacts, including rising sea levels, more extreme weather events, and changes in plant and animal species distributions.
To mitigate the effects of methane on global warming, it is important to reduce methane emissions from human activities. This can be done by improving the management of natural gas systems, reducing livestock emissions, and promoting the use of renewable energy sources.
